Cool Hand Luke starts Paul Newman as Luke Jackson - a modest, wry, and unrelenting atheist who is unique in his unyielding optimism. Ironically, he is the symbol of Christ sent to this Florida prison to bring hope to the inmates. Newman's subtle facial expressions are cunning and precise. Newman can distill Luke's emotions with just a grin or an eyebrow twitch. Luke's best friend Dragline, played by George Kennedy, juxtaposes Luke's meek nature in his energetic and over-explicit demeanour. Dragline's leadership and command contrasts perfectly with Luke's reservedness causing both characters to be dependent on one another in need of what they lack.
Analysing the practicalities, there are a few cases where the editing is very erratic - for example the transitions in music between scenes are very jumpy! There are some very long shots which don't progress the plot and so if you are wondering why the running time is 2 hours well that's your answer!
Overall, although I was initially sceptical about watching this film it was a very entertaining watch!
PS. Signing it off here boss!
Analysing the practicalities, there are a few cases where the editing is very erratic - for example the transitions in music between scenes are very jumpy! There are some very long shots which don't progress the plot and so if you are wondering why the running time is 2 hours well that's your answer!
Overall, although I was initially sceptical about watching this film it was a very entertaining watch!
PS. Signing it off here boss!