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This film version of a Stephen King prison story went nowhere when released theatrically in 1994 but over the years word of mouth has made it the most rented (and some say most broadcast) film in recent memory. The story is linear but episodic and rewards multiple viewings. The cast is expertly chosen and the acting and direction are first rate. James Whitmore's small role is particularly moving. Better, IMHO, than "The Green Mile" by far.
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This film has the stuff to become a " classic " Even if no way a very good film, I love it.
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Glad you posted this as I was just thinking about "Shawshank" the other day (and once again wound up watching most of it on cable last nite).... I don't own it but never seem to get tired of it... it's a bit over the top and manipulative in places but the story is solid and the acting is simply terrific (on par with "MIssissippi Burning", another favorite of mine simply for the acting).Morgan Freeman's voiceover narration in Shawshank is a treat; I could listen to him recite that dialog all day and never tire of that voice.
Much better than the Green Mile. This is one of those few films that I can watch over and over. One of those few films that if I am flipping channels and it is on TBS or AMC, I'll stop to watch. A lengthy film that keeps you.
And other than Morgan Freeman, the cast mooned.
On the DUI scale of 1-10: 3.
Apparently, your professional career as an antangonist and contrarian has spilled over to your personal life. Once again, are we to rely upon those numerous movie goers and professional critics who feel this to be a very good to great film, or DUILAWYER? The jury has spoken. Although you, like Geragos, will undoutedly tell us that the jury was wrong. And another thing, King did not write the screenplay, upon which the book was based. Your analysis, of which there is precious little, would therefore seem to indicate that a movie based upon a Sharespeare play would necessarily be great because he wrote the play.
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anything and some editor is simply slapping his name on the product knowing it will sell, all written by some committee so of course it's rubbish
There's a formula; but not enough of a common literary style,if you view "his" novels in a certain light
Betcha that's what's the deal with Stephen-King-the-Industry
As the TV exec. says in the movie Quiz Show: "It's all entertainment...."Grins
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