Cool Hand Luke [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Cool Hand Luke [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: newman's legacy
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember this film vividly because when I first saw it, it was at a cinema in Paris--and this was my first time in the City of Light!! Also I was on my 3 day leave from the Air Force and when I saw that famous scene when warden Strother Martin beat Luke (Newman) after he says, "Boss, why are you so nice to me?" to which Martin utters the famous lines, "What we have here is a failure--to communicate", it rang in my ears as an ironic twist to my days in Basic training. The late Paul Newman, who died just this last Friday, the 26 of September, lived and died like his character, Luke, in defiance but always smiling. His defiance was in what people had pegged him for--the handsome movie star with beautiful blue eyes with a classical face. Instead he channeled this defiance into helping other less fortunate people than he was---the terminally ill children (the Hole in the Wall), relief funds for the people in the Gulf, various charities, etc. Also he lived away from Hollywood, in Connecticut where he and his family were just folks. But another reason I've seen this movie countless times is because it was shot near my hometown of Stockton, California---those crossroads in the film sure remind of the Valley. This film could stand as perhaps the best or if not one of the best, a great film in the Newman catalog--it pre-dated other rebel films like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Dog Day Afternoon" by almost a decade. If one could chose one film that is indicative of Paul Newman--this is it!!Movie Review: Cool Hand Luke
Summary: 5 Stars
To call `Cool Hand Luke' a classic is a vast understatement. I saw this a few days ago on TV and was hooked within the first fifteen minutes and as I was unable to finish watching it I bought it straight away and I know already that this will be one film I will watch again and again. This has an amazing performance from Paul Newman as Luke, a loner who refuses to bow to the might of authority, whether it be in society or in the prison he is sent to. He manages to inspire his fellow inmates with his humour and quiet dignity in the face of the warders cruelty and you can't help but connect with his character. This has many memorable scenes and the egg eating scene is wonderfully funny and yet others scenes are especially poignant and emotional. The direction is pretty good, if a little dated and stylised, but this only adds to the character and classic nature of the film on offer. The supporting cast are very good in this film and the entire ensemble elevate this film from being merely good to being great. This also has an excellent 'making of' documentary included on the extras. Having heard a lot about this film over the years and never having seen it I am delighted I finally have and I can honestly see what all the fuss is about. This has style, a great story, many famous lines and scenes and a wonderful anti establishment feel that makes you feel mildly rebellious just by watching it. Highly recommended indeed.
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Movie Review: A Real Review of This Blu-Ray
Summary: 5 Stars
Alright, I've noticed all the reviews have been of the film and a summary. I'm sure if you're looking to purchase this film, you've already seen it. I'm going to go on about this particular conversion of the film.
The visuals for this film wasn't upgraded very much from the DVD release (I also own). Image quality is not that much better than the DVD. The audio is much crisper. They separate the channels really well, however, I've noticed that it isn't in a true 5.1 Surround sound. It's in stereo and mono only. There is a special documentary called "A Natural-Born World-Shaker: Making Cool Hand Luke." After doing some research you'll find this is not upgraded from the DVD at all. This gets 5 stars from me, because simply, it's a film required for every film collection. Being rated G it's good for the whole family and holds tons of moral stories for you. Forget Disney, show your kids to reality, not brainwash.
Movie Review: What we have here is a failure to communicate! (And hard-boiled eggs!)
Summary: 5 Stars
"Oh Lucille, Lucille! Any girl with legs and a body like that has got to be named Lucille!"
*Includes roadwork, digging, a carwash, a cardgame, a egg eating, three escapes, and lots of Paul Newman smiles.
The best prison movie to date, better than Stephen King's Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. One of the best movies of all time. My favorite movie right up there with Fight Club.
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Movie Review: Newman's best?
Summary: 5 Stars
"Cool Hand Luke" may be Paul Newman's best performance, although that's hard to say because he worked and worked well for a very long time. Whether it is or not, the film itself is incredible. Great supporting cast, too. No, it doesn't paint a pretty picture of the human condition, so if that's what you need in your movies, don't bother with this one. For those willing to deal with characters that are very, very flawed, yet interesting, "Luke" is an excellent choice. And this is NOT a hopeless film.