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NO, The Shawshank Redemption is not the best movie ever made

posted a year ago by ByTheVineyard (544)
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It is the best rated movie on IMDb since IMDb went online. For me it is a solid 7.5 to 7.6. There are lots of movies that are better than it

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[–] BillHicksFan (10559) a year ago

It's a good movie, but it's not even a Top 10 prison movie

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[–] ByTheVineyard (544) a year ago

I'm interested in Top 10 prison movies, post away

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[–] rcrxjlb (130) a year ago

Penitentiary (1979)
Brubaker (1980)
Stir Crazy (1980)
Shot Caller (2017)

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[–] ByTheVineyard (544) a year ago

Haven't watched any of them, they look neat

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[–] Bennymuso (1232) a year ago

Blood in blood out.

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[–] ByTheVineyard (544) a year ago

that's a great movie

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[–] Bennymuso (1232) a year ago

Top five of all time on my list.

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[–] BillHicksFan (10559) a year ago

Le Trou
Birdman of Alcatraz
A Man Escaped
Papillon
Lonely Are the Brave
Midnight Express
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Want To Live!
Cool Hand Luke
Brubaker
Escape From Alcatraz
The Hill

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[–] ByTheVineyard (544) a year ago

Thanks!

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[–] BillHicksFan (10559) a year ago

You're welcome! Enjoy. Please post if you see/like any of them :)

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[–] ByTheVineyard (544) a year ago

I have seen the Midnight Express and it was a heavy movie, well acted and memorable, I will let you know when I will watch other of your list

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[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) a year ago

It’s good, but not in my top 300.

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