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The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Tim Robbins
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (161 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown
  • Directors: Andrew Abbott, Frank Darabont
  • Writers: Frank Darabont
  • Producers: David V. Lester, Liz Glotzer, Niki Marvin
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Castle Rock
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Oct 2004
  • Run Time: 142 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002J4ZWS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59,925 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994, some critics complained that this popular prison drama was too long (142 minutes) to sustain its plot. 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.

Tim Robbins plays a banker named Andy who is sent to Shawshank Prison on a murder charge, but as he gets to know a life-term prisoner named Red (Morgan Freeman), we soon realise his claims of innocence are credible. We also realise 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 (which many movie lovers count among their all-time favourites) that signalled the arrival of a promising new filmmaker. --Jeff Shannon

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58 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars profound and powerful. one of the best movies of all times..., 26 Jul 2006
By H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD] (DVD)
Among my ten most favorite movies of all times. I must have seen it about five or six times, and got more and more enjoyment with each viewing. Undoubtedly, "Shawshank Redemption" is a nonpareil piece of cinema on all counts: impeccable cinematography, wonderful story-telling, brilliant casting and flawless directing.

The movie is about life, hope, freedom and friendship. Blending the masterful acting skills of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Frank Darabont blends empathy with brutal physical and emotional violence to the best possible effects. The chemistry and bond between Robbins and Freeman is unforgettable.

I recommend everyone who has not seen this to grab it ASAP. This 3-disc edition is really amazing with superb picture and sound quality with lavish extras which are particularly well made and thoughtful, and considerably enrich the viewing experience.
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars impressive and powerful, one of the best movies of all times..., 1 Jun 2007
By H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995] (DVD)
Among my ten most favorite movies. I must have seen it about five or six times, and I've got more and more enjoyment with each viewing. Undoubtedly, "Shawshank Redemption" is a nonpareil piece of cinema on all counts: impeccable cinematography, brilliant casting, wonderful story-telling and flawless directing.

The movie is about life, hope, freedom and friendship. Combining the masterful acting skills of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Frank Darabont blends empathy with brutal physical and emotional violence to the best possible effects. The chemistry and bond between Robbins and Freeman is unforgettable.

I recommend everyone who has not seen this to grab it ASAP. Contrary to the movie, this edition is such a "bare to bones" disc, with nearly no special features. I must say that 3-disc edition is really amazing with superb picture and sound quality with hours of extras which are particularly well made and thoughtful, and considerably enrich the viewing experience.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of the Best Films Of All Time., 23 Jun 2006
By E. Ayre "Seth Gecko" (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD] (DVD)
'The Shawshank Redemption' is by far one of the most brilliant pieces of film in history. That may seem pretty ludicrous but it's pretty near truth! The screenplay is cinematic but real, and Frank Darabont's directing dares to take time telling the story, thus developing the characters onscreen, and providing an emotional bond to be established from viewer to characters. It is a truly satisfying movie that you will not regret buying. If you have already seen it (at the cinema) and are thinking of buying it on DVD, it is well worth it. The special features are excellent (don't watch them all at once though)and provide that extra bit more that an avid film fan wants. Overall, tremendous performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman et al. A must see piece of movie history that will NOT leave you unsatisfied.
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