The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Hummingbird (released as Redemption in the United States) is a 2013 British action drama film written and directed by Steven Knight, in his feature film directorial debut. Little by little, as Smith struggles to rebuild his shattered life in a stolen identity as an unstoppable Chinese Mafia enforcer, the brutal death of a dear friend will, inevitably, force him to avenge her murder, dragging him deeper and deeper into a dark world of pain, guilt, and suffering. While fleeing thugs, he breaks into an apartment and discovers the owner is traveling for months. It portrays the story of a successful banker who evidences the cruelties and abuses held in prisons. Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker which requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working. In its Sony Pictures Classics debut in the United States on 23–25 March 2012, The Raid: Redemption grossed $220,937 from 24 theaters for a location average of $15,781. Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, finds herself pursued by the Triads, the Russian mob, and corrupt NYC cops. It also examines the struggle of addiction, and the bleak reality of poverty and despair. It stars Jason Statham as an alcoholic veteran haunted by his war crimes; he befriends a Catholic nun, becomes involved in organised crime, and takes revenge on a man who beats and kills prostitutes. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery. movie - most of the main actors were never in any other movie. It simply left me with that good, warm, fuzzy feeling in my stomach, even though I normally dislike cheesy movies. Steve Withem . 170 of 197 people found this review helpful. Many people have cited this movie as having changed their lives for the better when they were going through difficult times in their personal or professional lives. Tormented by his denial of Christ, Peter spent his life attempting to atone for his failures. Little by little, as Smith struggles to rebuild his shattered life in a stolen identity as an unstoppable Chinese Mafia enforcer, the brutal death of a dear friend will, inevitably, force him to avenge her murder, dragging him deeper and deeper into a dark world of pain, guilt, and suffering. It tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Some of the most beloved movies of all time feature the theme of redemption. Nothing can prepare a man for the horrors of war--and as Joey Smith, a damaged Special Forces deserter and now a homeless drug addict, wanders London's bustling streets in complete anonymity--an unexpected discovery will soon help him get back on his feet. If solely judged on Tookie Williams during his prison years, Redemption is a cracker-jack piece of film. Become a member. Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by the gangsters on Mei's trail. Was this review helpful to you? Was this review helpful to you? I guess its innocence and the plain way of telling the story, without trying to make it seem than it is, gave it the quality that makes seeing it definitely a worthwhile experience. A list of 80 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Black Sunday (1960), Lisa and the Devil (1973), 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1971), Salon Kitty (1976) and Killer Nun (1979). (2000). Redemption, also known as Resgate, is a 2019 Mozambican crime film.The story revolves around a life of crime as the lead character decides to change his life and be a better father after spending four years but ends up returning to a life of crime. A once devoted family man, who has fallen into the depths of alcoholism and homelessness after a tragic accident took the life of a daughter, longs for the day that he may somehow reunite ... 0 of 0 people found this review helpful.