Review of Cool Hand Luke

Whether or not you have any interest in `old' films, this is a film that cannot be missed. Paul Newman is so indescribably cool in this movie, so mysterious and rebellious, that his performance can and hopefully will inspire non-conformists for generations to come. Put simply, it does not age. He's only a man, and can be beaten, but his spirit is never broken, and his focus never lost. As for the rest of the movie, from end to end it's nearly flawless. Arguably the best script ever written, amazing cinematography from Conrad Hall, and a solid supporting cast gives the viewer the feeling that this is the definitive rebel movie. Surrounded by inmates who have forgotten to think for themselves and believe in themselves, he gets the whole prison believing again. It seems as if the one thing those inmates needed was the hope for freedom, being stuck behind bars and fences can quickly kill a man's will. Luke enters, and is the embodiment of all these hopes, and revels in the trust and camaraderie he is given. If you have the time to be reading reviews about it, use your time wisely and go rent ‘Cool Hand Luke' tonight, you'll be very happy with the outcome. Rating: 37/40