Cool Hand Luke

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Kylo S Mar 31, 2019 âCool Hand Lukeâ? released in 1967 follows a man who is sentences to prison but chooses not to follow the rules. The film made me think a lot about those who are in the prison system. In the beginning of the film, it was indicated that Luke, who was only serving two years would be working alongside people who had done treacherous things and were serving 20 plus years. To me, the film separates itself from those in its genre as Luke proves to be a good guy overall. There isnâ(TM)t anything that I wish they did differently. In terms of the writing, I loved the scene when Luke does the egg eating contest. Itâ(TM)s comical at how intrigued everyone is by it. It just goes to show how the guys in prison come to appreciate the little things in life as a result of their isolation. One of my favorite shots in the film is when the floor walker gives the prison rules to the men, the shot of him is with the camera down below him, looking up at him. This shot gives the character power and authority by having him tower over the other characters. A scene that I enjoyed regarding the editing was when Luke is sawing a hole in the floor of the bunk that they stay in. the shots cut between him sawing, people are around him dancing and having a great time, and then it cuts to the floor walker ringing the bell, almost catching him. Instead, Luke is able to hide the hole just in time. This series is a great example of adding tension. Paul Newman is tremendous as Luke, and he showcases such an incredible range in the film. Heâ(TM)s charming and endearing, he sings and plays an instrument, he has moments of joy and despair. It is easy to see why heâ(TM)s had such a successful career and so many people love him as an actor. Regarding the cinematography, I felt that the shot when the prisoners wake up to start work was so beautiful. The sky is bright, almost white, and thereâ(TM)s an orange/pink glow coming from the lights in the cabins. It gives a beauty to a terrible circumstance for the men. A scene that I appreciated for the sound design was when Luke gets beaten up. The punching noises sound so painful and certainly warrant the reactions from the guys watching the fight. See more

Hagrid P Mar 16, 2019 Led by the charming Paul Newman and a strong supporting cast, "Cool Hand Luke" is a perfectly well-written story about a petty criminal who tries to escape a chain gang, but the film suffers from poor direction. See more

Abraham R Mar 10, 2019 Greatest film ever made. Period.

Luke G Feb 22, 2019 Paul Newman was nominated for an Oscar and George Kennedy received one for his work in this allegorical prison drama. Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to a stretch on a southern chain gang after he's arrested for drunkenly decapitating parking meters. While the avowed ambition of the captain (Strother Martin) is for each prisoner to "get their mind right," it soon becomes obvious that Luke is not about to kowtow to anybody. When challenged to a fistfight by fellow inmate Dragline (George Kennedy), Luke simply refuses to give up, even though he's brutally beaten. Luke knows how to win at poker, even with bad cards, by using his smarts and playing it cool. Luke also figures out a way for the men to get their work done in half the usual time, giving them the afternoon off. Finally, when Luke finds out his mother has died, he plots his escape; when he's caught, he simply escapes again. Soon, Luke becomes a symbol of hope and resilience to the other men in the prison camp -- and a symbol of rebelliousness that must be stamped out to the guards and the captain. Along with stellar performances by Newman, Kennedy, and Martin, Cool Hand Luke features a superb supporting cast, including Ralph Waite, Harry Dean Stanton, Dennis Hopper, Wayne Rogers, and Joe Don Baker as members of the chain gang. See more

Abraham S Feb 17, 2019 Clearly this is one of the best films ever made.

Jan 27, 2019 Paul Newman the legend

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