Format:Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc Languages:English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled) Rating:R (Restricted) Number Of Items:1 Running Time:142 Aspect Ratio:1.85:1 DVD Layers:2 DVD Sides:1 Picture Format:Anamorphic Widescreen Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6
Theatrical Release Date:September 23, 1994 Release Date:December 21, 1999 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition:!!!PLEASE READ!!! DISC IN VERY GOOD CONDITION! SOME HAVE MARKS, WEAR AND TEAR IN BOXES AND CASE! SHIPS WITHIN 24 HRS (M-F) FREE 1ST CLASS SHIPPING UPGRADE ON SINGLE/DBL DISC. MEDIA MAIL ON BOXSETS ASSURED QUALITY SERVICE!!! CHECK AMAZON.COM FOR DELIVERY ESTIMATES!
Amazon.com essential video 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 The Shawshank Redemption 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. --Jeff Shannon
Description A prominent banker unjustly convicted of murder spends many years in the Shawshank prison. He is befriended by a convict who knows the ropes and helps him to cope with the frightning realities of prison life.
Like a fart in the wind!December 31, 2008 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
A great movie to sit on a roof in the spring time with a cold beer. Definately a movie worth biting into and prying your jaws open with a crow bar.
The Shawshank RedemptionDecember 30, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
what can I say . . . great movie, and absolutely fantastic service from Amazon.com. I would not hesitate to order other items from you in the future.
Fave of ALL-TIMEDecember 29, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You already heard all the praise over and over, so here is a simple review...best movie of ALL-TIME!!!
The best way to watch an incredible movie.December 20, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm not going to comment on the movie itself because everyone already knows how great that is. My review is on the quality of the Blu-ray release. The picture quality is virtually flawless. They took a 14-year-old movie and made it look brand new. It's actually good enough to use if you're showing off your new flat-screen TV. I can't really comment on the sound quality because I don't have a big fancy sound system (yet), but the sound from my TV is pretty good as far as TVs go, and this one sounds pretty good. If you have Blu-ray and like this movie at all, this disc is a must-own.
The Shawshank RedemptionDecember 13, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great movie, one of my all-time favorites. Deep and moving portrayals by the actors. Plus it has a great ending. I hate movies with lousy endings.
