I love this movie because it shows the spirit and inner strength of a man in an extremely tragic and unenviable situation. Their is no hope for Andy, yet he is able to overcome everything thrown at him and be comfortable in his situation by being as normal as he can, by having hope. I like the relationship between Andy and Red, which is full of contrast but you see them grow to have a special trust together as the movies goes on, and see the change in Red’s attitude toward things. You just don’t see movies like this anymore that are as deep, moving and inspirational as this one. After seeing this movie, Morgan Freeman became one of my favorite actors, along with Tim Robbins. You felt every nuance, hung on every word, and the ending, best of all time. This is what happens when you combine good acting, directing and a great storyline. This doesn’t happen often enough.