get busy livin' or get busy dyin'

''FEAR can hold you prisoner,HOPE can set you free.'' i am talking about 1994 film ''The Shawshank Redemption''. First i have to say i was too impressed by this quotation because it means a lot from social point of view. The film was adopted from a short story of the same name by Stephen King. Directed by Frank Darabont it was nominated for 7 oscars and another 13 wins.The genre is drama and Tim Robbins(Andy Dufresne in film), Morgan Freeman(Red Ellis) form an excellent conformity.Andy is a young and successful banker. He is convicted of and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover.He stubbornly proclaim innocence, but after the murder he is sent Shawshank Prison.At first he is introvert but later form an unlikely friendship with prison fixer Red and his gang.Ugly realities of prison are introduced. A corrupt warden (Bob Gunton), sadistic guards led by Capt. Byron Hadley(Clancy Brown)...He become popular with prison guards. Prison warden take advantage of his banking skills by exchanging priveleges for bookkeeping.Over twenty years he maintain dignity by mental force.Director recreate drudgery and hopelessness of prison life.Hardened criminals with little hope for the future... But HOPE is the ultimate way of survival.People can not touch or get to hope.For this film i can say it has slowly captivating scenes that build atmoshere without sacrificing thematic integrity.For a new perspective of life i think you should watch it if you haven't done so. Also, you will be thrilled by the performance of Morgan Freemen.