Cool Hand Luke

Filipe F. Coutinho

Despite a masterfully written screenplay that thrives on themes primal to human nature, it is Paul Newman's minimalistic performance and never-ending talent that makes Cool Hand Luke into a tale for the ages. Powered by Conrad Hall's breathtaking photography, Rosenberg's film showcases the power of simplicity in what very well may be considered a kind of southern-gothic new wave.

Wee Hunk

The thing that I admired about Paul Newman was that he wasn't afraid to play an asshole as a leading man. Sometimes when you'd stare into those eyes, you just got lost. "Jesus he was a handsome man and what i want to know is how do you like your blueeyed boy Mister Death" And of course he did play Buffalo Bill, so that's appropriate.

smndvdcl

The boxing match and the egg scene are a delight. The Newman persona shines bright in this prison drama.

El Biffo

Must see. Paul Newman's greatest film,and that is saying a lot! With George Kennedy, Strother Martin, and Harry Dean Stanton.

Daniel S.

Tells the stations of the cross of Luke who gains an undeniable Christian stature at the end of the road. You may have some fun by counting the blatant and the less obvious allusions to the Life of Jesus left by the screenwriters here. Academy award (well deserved) earned by George Kennedy in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category. Masterpiece.

Susanna-Cole King

I can relate to Luke: a nonconforming, non-planner who's known to do it the hard way even if it hurts him, furthermore, Paul Newman is one hell of a handsome fellow & it didn't hurt to look at him for 2 hours. This film is full of fine performances & I'm a sucker for southern landscapes, the only component I felt iffy about is how well most the inmates got on. This is prison. Realistically, would they all be buddies?

Christopher R. Smith

One of those film classics I should have seen years ago, but just got around to watching now - unfortunately, this one did not quite live up to its reputation. Excellent performances and great moments, but the story is slow and repetitive and just too long. Excellent cinematography by Conrad Hall, and a great score by Lalo Schifrin.

Drunken Father Figure of Old

The moral of the story: Prison is pretty fun and carefree until you start trying to escape from it!