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Cool Hand Luke
: this is a classic in the true sense of the word. The very definition of cool is portrayed by in this movie.
 A terrific film that gets better with age. There's not a false note or misstep in this movie. It becomes more relevant and rewarding as the years go by, and it's earned it's status as a classic American movie. So why did I mark this down one star? This film deserves the DVD Special Edition treatment and all we have here is the film and a few brief production notes. This is one of Warners first releases in the DVD format and it's well overdue for a deluxe re-release with interviews, commentary, relevant documentaries and perhaps the screenplay. It's a crime that films like Road Trip get the deluxe treatment and worthy films like this miss out. Still, this is an okay transfer and the mono sound is clear enough. If you love this film, you won't let the lack of features stop you from making a purchase anyway.
This movie should be a rite of passage- a flick every dad shows his son, not to limit it as a guy flick. High schools showed this film for years to their English classes for various reasons. They don't do that with trivial flick folks. Strother Martin, George Kennedy and Newman steal the show (could anyone but Newman's smile be more appropriate for this role?), but the other bit characters in the prison are priceless. "Babalugots! We got a bet here! I'll bet you this goes down as one of the greatest movies of all time!"
Paul Newman is riveting as the title character. George Kennedy deserved his supporting Oscar. And if you remember the opening music from WABC-TV's Eyewitness News, then you'll remember this movie. The screenplay is probably the best thing about this movie. There are so many great lines that come from this movie. ("What we got here is a failure to communicate!!") Overall, this is great movie making!! Buy it or rent it!!
Perhaps one of the best movies of all time. A true gem. Paul Newman is at his best as a rebellious and charasmatic member of a southern chain gang. His Christ like attributes have made this character a part of many film studies classes in Jesuit colleges around the nation. Along with the religious aspect of the movie, the story is a remarkable tale of one man's fight against society and its harsh laws. This movie is an absolute must for any collection.
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