One of my all time favorites. Very good story. Superb acting.

This movie is really good. At the begin it seems a little boring but the ending is stunning.

The most amazing movie I have ever watched. I feel very special that I get to watch this movie.

This movie reminds me why i have chosen to dedicate my life to the art of film.

I have watched it more than I can count. Find it hard to step away from throughout. Freeman and Robbins are a good match. A cast that were meant to be together. Great all around movie to see I believe. Long, however it is not a boring story and is written very well to keep you wanting more. A good watch.

I can't remember the last time I saw this all the way through. It's the perfect movie to watch while on tv. Anyway it's very good. It may get some shit but it's one of the best. The story, performances and cinematography are all great. A beautiful movie about friendship.

"Get busy living, or get busy dying."

Just Finished This Great Movie Last Night.. I'm Speechless What a great Cast... Great Pace Loved every single minute of this masterpiece.. Great Theme Great Message A Perfect Ten For a Flawless Film

Classic! A must watch for any moviegoer.

The last 40 minutes are perfect.

Was a great movie with a important message about the friendship

After ten years, I watched this movie again. I wanted to see whether my thoughts will change or not, because ten years ago I did not understand why this movie is at the top. Still, I think it should not be even in top 50 movies, because nothing is special. Years are passing just like a moment, I could not feel his pain or hope. In one scene, he wants something than bum it is happening. Again, for one scene his situation is so bad, than guess what happens? After just 30 seconds, he is good. So you never go top or down during this movie. My suggestion is it is better to watch this movie without the number 1 expectations.

The best coutes:
“I have to remind myself that some birds aren’t meant to be caged.” — Red
“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” — Andy Dufresne
“Get busy living or get busy dying.” — Andy Dufresne​

I don't want to like this as much as I do. I don't want it to be the Top Ranked movie on IMDB. It's too mainstream, too Forrest Gump-y for that. But deep down, I know I love it. It's not my favorite movie but it's so enjoyable and so positively warm and fuzzy that by the end, I have to rate it really high. It also has some twists that I enjoyed the first time and like looking for whenever I happen to see it.

This may be the most flawless movie I have ever seen. The acting, the pacing, the script, all perfect.