No other film can make you feel both imprisoned and liberated like The Shawshank Redemption. In my opinion, it’s the greatest film of all time, bar none.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it, yet I could watch it over and over without ever getting bored.
The story is first-class, the acting flawless, and the casting pitch-perfect — not just Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, but every supporting character, too. It’s absolute cinematic perfection.But even masterpieces aren’t immune to human error….
A friend recently suggested I rewatch The Shawshank Redemption, and at first, I wasn’t so sure. It had been nearly 15 years since I last saw it, and I wondered if it would still hold up. But wow, let me tell you — it absolutely does. From the very first scene, I was completely hooked, and it hit me all over again: this really is one of the greatest movies ever made.But despite its iconic status, The Shawshank Redemption isn’t without its quirks, bloopers, and even a glaring plot hole that might leave you scratching your head.
Let’s dig into some little-known mistakes and behind-the-scenes flubs that somehow snuck past the final cut of this impeccable movie.