The Shawshank Redemption (Single Disc Edition) |  | Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bill Bolender, Larry Brandenburg, Brian Brophy
Studio: Castle Rock
Category: DVD
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Rating:  971 reviews
Sales Rank: 313
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Running Time: 142 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WARDC2734D
UPC: 053939273427
EAN: 0053939273427
ASIN: B000P0J0EW
Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 1994
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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When this popular prison drama was released in 1994, some critics complained that the movie was too long (142 minutes) to sustain its story. Those complaints miss the point, because the passage of time is crucial to this story about patience, the squeaky wheels of justice, and the growth of a life-long friendship. Only when the film reaches its final, emotionally satisfying scene do you fully understand why writer-director Frank Darabont (adapting a novella by Stephen King) allows the story to unfold at its necessary pace, and the effect is dramatically rewarding. Tim Robbins plays a banker named Andy who's sent to Shawshank Prison on a murder charge, but as he gets to know a life-term prisoner named Red (Morgan Freeman), we realize there's reason to believe the banker's crime was justifiable. We also realize that Andy's calm, quiet exterior hides a great reserve of patience and fortitude, and Red comes to admire this mild-mannered man who first struck him as weak and unfit for prison life. So it is that IThe Shawshank Redemption/I builds considerable impact as a prison drama that defies the conventions of the genre (violence, brutality, riots) to illustrate its theme of faith, friendship, and survival. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor, and Screenplay, it's a remarkable film that signaled the arrival of a promising new filmmaker--a film that many movie lovers count among their all-time favorites. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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When this popular prison drama was released in 1994, somecritics complained that the movie was too long (142 minutes) to sustain its story. Those complaints miss the point, because the passage of time is crucial to this story about patience, the squeaky wheels of justice, and the growth of a life-long friendship. Only when the film reaches its final, emotionally satisfying scene do you fully understand why writer-director Frank Darabont (adapting a novella by Stephen King) allows the story to unfold at its necessary pace, and the effect is dramatically rewarding. Tim Robbins plays a banker named Andy who's sent to Shawshank Prison on a murder charge, where he gets to know a life-term prisoner named Red (Morgan Freeman). Andy's calm, quiet exterior hides a great reserve of patience and fortitude, and Red comes to admire this mild-mannered man who first struck him as weak and unfit for prison life. So it is that IThe Shawshank Redemption/I builds considerable impact as a prison drama that defies the conventions of the genre (violence, brutality, riots) to illustrate its theme of faith, friendship, and survival. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor, and Screenplay, it's a remarkable film that signaled the arrival of a promising new filmmaker--a film that many movie lovers count among their all-time favorites. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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Awsome movie July 26, 2010
Kevin W. Edwards (canada)
This is an incredible movie, you must get this one, tim robbins is accused of murdering his wife and is sent to shawshank prison for life, trouble is hes innocent, as red (morgan freeman) points out hey were all innocent in here. What andy dufresne (tim robbins)has to go through to survive prison life is incredible, the movie gradually builds up to a gripping climax and one hell of a supprise ending ----no iam not telling you what happens at the end but what a supprise. YES get this movie its well acted both stars play there parts really good,to the point you may think is this based on a real event?.
Prison sucks! July 23, 2010
Glenn R. Smith (CITRUS COUNTY, FL)
Robbins and Freeman are terrific in this film!
br /A great story and twist at the end!
My favorite movie of all time July 10, 2010
Richard C. Myers (Indiana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I cannot imagine how someone could give this movie a bad review. Sure, everyone has different tastes, but this is truly a masterpiece.
 Pleased Purchaser June 27, 2010
Lorraine M. Hecht
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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br /I ordered this DVD as a gift and was hoping it would arrive on time - which it did. The entire transation was smooth without any problems. I am most satisfied.
At Last! Shawshank Arrives on Blu-Ray June 5, 2010
Joshua C. Steffey (North Augusta, SC, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RDCCZ4OU3YC1K"Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDCCZ4OU3YC1K/a Forgive me if I was repeating some stuff in the video. Again, there isn't a thing wrong with the video quality. It is, like is said, better (plus in widescreen edition) with color and sharpness enhancement.
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