Shawshank Film Critque - 1485 Words

The Shawshank Redemption Film Critique The Shawshank Redemption is a brilliant story set in the brutal life of Shawshank Penitentiary. The movie has a very well structured plot; there is a clear beginning, middle, and end—Act I, Act II, and Act III – which all come together as a whole to make a great film. In the movie, a young banker, Andy, is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and is sentenced to Shawshank Penitentiary. In prison, Andy meets and forms a strong bond with another convicted killer, Red; the narrator of the story. Red plays an important role in the prison; he can deliver contraband of almost any type into the prison. This makes him a vital man within the prisons social structure and it is also the reason that he†¦show more content†¦The warden of Shawshank, Norton, also realizes that a man of Andys skills is useful. Norton is doing some sort of scam and asks Andy for his help there as well. One day, Andy hears from another prisoner, Tommy, whose former cellmate had bragged about killing a rich golfer and a lawyers wife, and framing the lawyer for the crime. Upon hearing Tommys tale, Andy realizes that if this evidence could be brought before a court, he could be given a new trial and a chance at freedom. Norton mocks at the story, however, and as soon as possible he makes sure Tommy pays for his actions. Andy is too constructive and helpful to the warden to be allowed to go free; furthermore, he knows every element about Nortons corrupt dealings. After losing his temper with the warden over the issue, and spending a couple of months in solitary as a result, Andy convince himself that he will never be set free legally. After many years in prison, Andy shares information with Red about a mystery secret hidden behind a rock wall, describing exactly how to find the place and how one day a false identity—Peter Stevens— will own a small seaside resort hotel in Mexico. Andy also tells Red that he could use a man who knows how to get things. Red , confused about why Andy has confided this information in him, reflects on Andys continued ability to surprise. So much of the details are important in the