Just saw One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest last night...?

Question

..and I was surprised at how good it was! This has to be the best Jack Nicholson performance I've seen since the Joker in Batman. All the actors did such an amazing job, and the end had me so happy..just thought I'd share :)

Answer 1

Where have you been that you haven't seen it before? This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I watched it at the theater when it first came out in the 1970's, have it on video and still watch it on tv every time it comes on. Louise Fletcher got an oscar for her role as the meanest nurse on the face of the earth.
Might want to try another of my old favorites-The Graduate with Dustin Hoffman. Also from the 70's and was his first major role. All the music in the soundtrack is Simon and Garfunkel, which makes it worth watching just for the music.

Answer 2

Jack Nicholson is a great actor. No, not a great actor, a spectacular actor. This is a film from fairly early in his career, as well as it is for several other actors in this film, who later have had long, great careers too, including Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd and Brad Dourif. The film has some unforgettable moments... who could forget Louise Fletcher's icy stare, Jack Nicholson's smart-aleck remarks or Will Sampson's impressive, almost entirely silent performance? The film portrays the horrible truth about how patients were treated in mental institutions back then, and tells the story of someone who desperately wanted to break out, to rebel, to change things, for himself and for the others. I was compelled by this film, from the very first frame. I never took my eyes off it, and I will definitely be thinking about this film for a while. I thought it was great the way one of the very first frames depicted the institution as something far more similar to a prison than a hospital. Milos Forman did a great job of making that contrast very powerful to the viewer. The film is very moving and a truly beautiful cinematic experience. Every single actor gives a stellar performance, every single character is perfectly written, every single line, every single frame is absolutely perfect. I wouldn't change a thing in this film. It has a great pace, you never lose interest, but it never seems to be rushing to get through it, either. It's simply perfect. I have not read the original book, but if I ever come across it, I might check it out. I have only seen this film once, but I will definitely watch it many times in years to come. I recommend this amazing piece of great cinema to anyone who has at least a slight interest in the drama genre, or any fan of any of the actors, as they are all in their absolute prime in this film. 10/10

Answer 3

R.P. McMurphy was quite a character. The problem was, everybody thought Jack was acting. They didnt realize that Jack IS R.P!

Great movie. Great acting. Jucy Fruit.

Answer 4

I told you it was Jack's greatest performance in your other question. And the ending blows your mind. It makes you wonder, why don't they make movies like they used to? I'm glad you liked it, it just puts a smile on your face doesn't it?

Answer 5

It is quite good. And Danny Devito is just so cute in it!

Nickolson is one of our all-time great film actors.

Answer 6

Glad you found that movie, I've watched it several times! One of my favorites.
You also might enjoy Benny & Joon (a Johnny Depp movie).

Answer 7

yeah, I just saw it again for the first time in years, I forgot how good it was, and all the great actors that are in it.


Thanks for sharing

Answer 8

if you notice most of the actors (danny devito)etc became class acts in other movies latter

Answer 9

Yeah, it's a good one, chief. Filmed in Oregon too.

Answer 10

I have never seen it before, but now I am really excited about it. It's on my Netflix queue.