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Jenna Coburn replied to the topic Cool Hand Luke Review in the forum Film Talk

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:12:08 -0500

I completely agree; Luke’s strength of character and “cool hand” is such a driving force of the movie, both in terms of plot and emotional themes. Ironically, I think the scenes that really drive this point home are the scenes where the audience (along with the guards and prisoners) is made to believe that Luke has been broken. The scene in which…[Read more]

Shaina Fifield replied to the topic Cool Hand Luke Review in the forum Film Talk

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:02:23 -0500

I agree that Luke was continually a strong character throughout the film. He never gives up, which in turn makes hims seem like he is a person to look up to. I feel that once Luke first entered the prison, he was looked down upon, and he wasn’t respected. However, throughout the film he was able to gain the respect of all of the men that were also…[Read more]

Brittany Pratt replied to the topic Cool Hand Luke Review in the forum Film Talk

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:15:45 -0500

I agree that one of the most striking aspects of the film is Luke’s impulsive nature and “death wish.” For me personally with the ending, I’m stuck between Valeria’s interpretation and Jonathan’s questioning of “something entirely different.” While I could see that final shot of Luke smiling as him embracing the end, having lived a full life, I…[Read more]

Jonathan Kalman replied to the topic Cool Hand Luke Review in the forum Film Talk

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:21:12 -0500

“Throughout the film, Luke maintains a strong sense of character.” This line really stuck with me after reading your post. Luke knows who he is and no one is going to tell him otherwise. Maybe he has some kind of death wish or PTSD (being a war veteran and all), but regardless of his reasons for being so impulsive, Luke lives his life to the…[Read more]