Review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) by Raji K — 26 Mar 2016
Paul Newman is Luke in the film Cool Hand Luke. After cutting of the heads of some parking meters, Luke is sent to prison to work on a chain gang for two years. Under that time he works harshly thrashing, cleaning and tarring road.
His cool manner gains him respect among the gang and he becomes the favorite particular with Dragline (George Kennedy). The two form a friendship that has them doing all sorts of things, including betting the whole gang he can't eat 50 eggs.
Once Luke's mother dies though, Luke focuses on escaping and the film takes quite a turn. His main nemesis becomes the guard known as the man with no eyes, who constantly wears sun glasses, never speaks and has a cold demeanor.
Cool Hand Luke is an incredible film filled with heart and character, and Newman and Kennedy give two of the finest performances I have ever seen. I could have watched them together for another 2 hours and not got tired of it.
Cool Hand Luke is one of the best films made and how it was not nominated for Best Picture is beyond me.
This review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) was written by Raji K on 26 Mar 2016.
Cool Hand Luke has generally received very positive reviews.
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