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Read from 58 comments (44 from Metacritic, 14 from TMDB reviews) β 12 of them described how it moves.
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βOne of the most unforgettable parts of the movie is Brooksβ storyline. Watching him leave the world he knew, only to find himself unable to adapt to a society that had progressed beyond his comprehension, is heartbreaking every time.β
RalphRahal Β· TMDB reviews β
βA great look inside a prison with a wonderful ending.β
MrPajamas Β· Metacritic β
βa phenomenal finale that will satisfy even the most austere watcherβ
Dimstyl Β· Metacritic β
βthe emotional payoff still hits even if you know whatβs comingβ
ahmetcanerkara Β· Metacritic β
βthe lackluster escape scene could have been shot like the posterβ
Goosegamer34556 Β· Metacritic β
βthe reunion of red and andy disappointed me, it was a boring scene which had so much potential due to its setup and environment yet barely utilised bothβ
Goosegamer34556 Β· Metacritic β
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βA thumpingly good ode to friendship, hope, wit, wiles and wisdom, brimming with crackling characters and topped with the most twisteroo of twists since "The Crying Game."β
Ian Nathan, Empire Β· 100
βIn the lead roles, both Robbins and Freeman are outstanding, layering their performances with snippets of individuality: Their small, daily sustenances and minor triumphs are wonderfully inspiring.β
Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter Β· 100
βThis is simply marvelous entertainment that breathes life into a genre that I thought had been dead for a decade-the prison picture.β
Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune Β· 100
βAs the uptight banker, Robbins does some of his subtlest acting to date. As his hardened but resilient friend, Freeman is simply miraculous, giving the role so much depth, dignity, and good humor that you feel that you've known this man forever. [27 Sept 1994]β
David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor Β· 91
βIt's the no-bull performances that hold back the flood of banalities. Robbins and Freeman connect with the bruised souls of Andy and Red to create something undeniably powerful and moving.β
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Β· 90
Scores from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, read 23 Aug 2026. Quotes belong to their publications and link to the full reviews.
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βA great look inside a prison with a wonderful ending.β
MrPajamasabout 75β100% inread it β
βa phenomenal finale that will satisfy even the most austere watcherβ
Dimstylabout 75β100% inread it β
βthe emotional payoff still hits even if you know whatβs comingβ
ahmetcanerkaraabout 75β100% inread it β
βthe lackluster escape scene could have been shot like the posterβ
Goosegamer34556about 80β90% inread it β
βOne of the most unforgettable parts of the movie is Brooksβ storyline. Watching him leave the world he knew, only to find himself unable to adapt to a society that had progressed beyond his comprehension, is heartbreaking every time.β
RalphRahalabout 33β66% inread it β
βThere is a reason why this movie is at the top of any popular list your will find. Very strong performances from lead actors and a story line from the literary brilliance of Stephen King (and no, its not a horror). Sufficient drama and depth to keep you interested and occupied without stupefying your brain. It is the movie that has something for everyone.β
thommo_nzread it β
βIt's still puzzling to me why this movie exactly continues to appear in every single best-movies-of-all-time chart. There's a great story, perfect cast, and acting. It really moves me in times when I'm finding myself figuring out things with my annual tax routine reading <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/davidsmithjd/what-is-form-w-2-and-how-does-it-work-3n31d">this article</a>, and accidentally catching myself wondering what my life should be if circumstances had changed so drastically. This moβ
Andrew Gentryread it β
βFirst time seeing this in probably close to 20 years, maybe longer. Forgot how excellent of a movie this was, amazing all around from the performances, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins especially, with a roller coaster of emotions. The writing (from Stephen King's novel) direction from Frank Darabont was precise and just all around fantastic. This is the very rare 5 star movies I've given but it is easily one of the best movies, right up there in my book with The Godfather. **5.0/5**β
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