The Masterpiece Dazzles in 4K.

The Masterpiece Dazzles in 4K.
The Shawshank Redemption remains one of the all-time great films.
Everyone knows this.
Really, there’s not much more that can be said about Frank Darabont’s astonishing 1994 masterpiece that hasn’t been said already.
Everything about the flick, namely the thoughtful screenplay (adapted from Stephen King’s short story), wonderful performances, solid direction, and beautiful Thomas Newman score, combine to deliver a monumental cinematic achievement that has yet to reveal any signs of wear and tear.
I’ve owned Shawshank in a variety of formats dating back to the VHS copy that released following the film’s middling theatrical run, followed by the bland single-disc DVD release that contained (from recollection) the film and a theatrical trailer, and the 2004 two-disc special edition that featured a commentary by Darabont, a couple of documentaries, some interviews, trailers and a curious spoof titled “The Sharktank Redemption” starring Morgan Freeman’s son.