Shawshank is def in my top ten films. I honestly can't say exactly why. (I'm not much for meta) But every single time it's on, and I"m flipping through the channels I always end up watching it again.

I think part of it might be the pacing? Its not rushed. It explores the relationships and the story and the growth of Andy in a way that many stories would't have?

I also read the book first, so that also might have had something to do with it, but hubby never read the book and he loves the movie too. (and we are both 40+ age wise).

I re-watched Green Mile a few months ago and blubbered like a fucking baby through the whole damn thing!!! I love it too, but prefer Shawshank.