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The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995]
	Director: Frank Darabont Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown Studio: ITV DVD Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy Used: £0.98 as of 23/11/2009 09:24 GMT details You Save: £12.01 (92%) New (33) Used (26) Collectible (2) from £0.98 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 170 reviews Sales Rank: 385 Format: Limited Edition, PAL, Special Edition Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 136 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5037115055231 ASIN: B0000C88L7 Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 1994 Release Date: September 1, 2003 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review pWhen IThe Shawshank Redemption/I was released in 1994, some critics complained that this popular prison drama was too long 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. p 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 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 (which movie lovers count among their all-time favourites) that signalled the arrival of a promising new filmmaker. p BOn the DVD:/B IThe Shawshank Redemption/I limited-edition release contains the complete 48-minute documentary "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature", including interviews with all the principal cast and crew; plus more interview material and the theatrical trailer. --IJeff Shannon/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 170 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...34 Next » profound and powerful. one of the best movies of all times... July 26, 2006 H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) 62 out of 67 found this review helpful 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. br / br /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. br / br /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. *** A MUST OWN TIMELESS CLASSIC *** October 16, 2002 Mr. N. Carnegie (Kirkcaldy, Scotland, UK.) 45 out of 51 found this review helpful What can you say about The Shawshank Redemption that hasn't already been said? It must be one of the best loved and indeed greatest films ever made. I do not know anybody that has seen this film that doesn't LOVE it. It really is that superb.brAdapted from Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, it tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), an outwardly timid man convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and jailed for life. Arriving at Shawshank prison in 1947, Andy becomes the victim of prison brutality in the early part of his stay but he also befriends another lifer, the prison "fixer" named Red (beautifully played by Morgan Freeman) and his buddies. Through his knowledge of taxation and financial transactions he also becomes popular with the prison warden and the guard that runs his brutal regime but Andy also soon realises that in prison life means life and that's what they try to take from him.pThis is the most beautiful and ultimately uplifting film you could ever hope to see, whilst recognising the traditional conventions of prison drama (such as brutality and rape), it is really a film that demonstrates that the human spirit can overcome brutality with faith, friendship (and a rock hammer). This is as close to the perfect film as you will ever get. It is perfectly cast from the leads Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, who give wonderfully understated performances to the supporting cast of Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Bob Gunton and Gil Bellows. It is subtly directed by Frank Darabont who carefully manages to avoid overstatement and oversugaring the cake with sentiment and pathos. pThe most amazing thing about this film is that although it was nominated for seven academy awards in 1994 it didn't win any (they were dominated by another great movie, Forrest Gump) and it is described in Leonard Matlin's film guide as "terribly overlong", "hollow and predictable". How wrong could you be? The Shawshank Redemption is a timeless all-time classic that will cast its spell over many people for a long long time to come. pFive stars are often too easily awarded by movie reviewers but this deserves six. One Of the Best Films Of All Time. June 23, 2006 E. Ayre (London) 16 out of 18 found this review helpful '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. impressive and powerful, one of the best movies of all times... June 1, 2007 H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) 40 out of 47 found this review helpful 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. br / br /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. br / br /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. Get busy watching... August 18, 2008 BD (UK) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful The Shawshank Redemption is a warming tale of the human spirit, friendship and justice. Like so many great films this has been adapted from a Stephen king novel. br / br /The official category is of a prison drama but in my opinion this sells the film short. The prison only provides the backdrop for the heart warming story of humanity that unfolds. The story could be set anywhere. The escape from prison could be a metaphor for any situation which requires courage and strength to escape from, and the friendship and positivity between the two lead characters could build under other circumstances. br / br /Like so many other reviewers I find this film hard to criticise. The narration by Morgan Freeman nudges the story along beautifully, the casting is perfect and the film is paced perfectly and devoid of the usual Hollywood clichés. This film shows just what can be achieved with great acting and a fine script instead of over the top CGI stunts and predictable plot lines. A typical example of this is the final scene in the film. The camera pulls way without cheesy dialogue or over acting, the images say it all. br / br /I have yet to meet anybody who genuinely dislikes it and with good reason, it's a classic. br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 170 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...34 Next »

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