Phenomenal. A must see film before you die :relaxed:
Chief sincerely touched me. A beautiful movie. In 1975, he was truly groundbreaking, and therefore deserves a permanent place among the outstanding works of cinema.
Jack Nicholson's acting is a masterpiece, emotional heights. In the background also irreplaceable Danny DeVito.
I've always heard about this movie, but it take me too long to watch it. It was a shot right through the heart
A scattershot of messages and emotions. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is one that I feel I'll have to sit on and muse to get full appreciation for everything it conveyed. I think there is a damning message about the support structure of mental illness and the people that uphold that one sided system, as well as the humanity we treat people with regardless of their health and status. The movie is really a chaotic smorgasbord of scenes that don't land with a resounding thump, but are expertly crafted to tell the audience enough so they can piece together the meaning afterward themselves. I'm not sure I fathom the full meaning just yet, but the fact I've not stopped thinking about this movie since the credits rolled a few hours ago says I'm going to have a damn good go at digesting this one. Definitely feels like a deserved classic.
This film has such a solid cast, it was probably easy for Milos Forman to direct. He gets plenty of credit for the movie's success but the characters are so interesting and there's so much tension between free-spirit Nicholson and the authoritative Nurse Ratched, it couldn't have been too difficult.
This is Nicholson's best performance. He plays Randle McMurphy, who really fits his personna perfectly. In fact, maybe Jack wasn't acting at all. Brad Dourif is amazing as the innocent Billy and there's nothing you can do but love Will Sampson as Chief.
There aren't a lot of films that have been both as funny and as devastatingly sad as this one. It steered clear of preaching about mental illness but it definitely made a case for more thoughtful examination of the sick.
The only real problem is with the ending. It really clouds the purpose of McMurphy. He's a troublemaker that indirectly helps Chief but actually brings about the demise of many of the other patients.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’:
I wanted to love this film, but I feel like something about the story was lost on me. It seemed as though it didn’t even know what story it wanted to tell. The tragedies toward the end kinda failed to pack a proper emotional punch, because of how random the pacing and plotting was. It felt a bit scattered, a bit chaotic. But maybe that was the point?
I had no idea so many legendary actors were in this movie, particularly Christopher Lloyd and Danny DeVito! There were Taxi connections, Shining connections. Even a young Chucky was there!
Despite the downsides, I was pleasantly reminded how singular and incomparable of a talent Jack Nicholson is. Truly one-of-a-kind. There will never be another. I miss seeing him on the screen.
Bonus Thought: Girl, Interrupted must have gotten some inspiration from this.
God! Beautiful all around, just excellent, masterpiece.
Very good acting from Jack Nicholson all all the other actors , it's quite a slow movie and new generation might no understand what happened at the ending (like me). Solid 7.5 stars.
Jack Nicholson's performance is truly something special. Jack just has that crazy persona down. He is surrounded by an amazing supporting cast too, Louise Fletcher, Will Sampson, Brad Dourif, and Danny Devito. They are all perfect. This is paced so well and we learn to love all the characters and hate nurse Ratched so much. Even on a rewatch the ending is still so powerful. One of the better best picture winners and deserved to win the Big Five Academy Awards.
One of Nicholson's best. Take a ride on an emotional roller-coaster & enjoy.
Nothing to say... Perfect. PerfectPerfectPerfectPerfect
Must-see movie, one of the top ten in mu best of all the time movies, a well told story of battling for justice and motivating people to stand up for themselvs against cruelty, and supression, this a story not about an asylum but is true about every community and socity.
Jack Nickelson acting was Spectacular!
11 out of ten!
An exceptional movie with lot of messages great perfomances and way too unpredictable ending scene..8.5/10 don't miss this one!
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest... My first time watching it... It's just so maddening in such a visceral and real way. It totally earned its position in the history of film becoming the classic that it is today, but I can only imagine how instantly big it got in 1975. Fantastic.
Pretty good film, don't think I'll rewatch it anytime soon though
While watching I was always waiting for the magic to happen in the movie. Unfortunately there were nothing extraordinary that happened. I thought McMurphy had a purpose to act like a lunatic while he seemed really fine. I was hoping he was building something for the later part of the movie. It was disappointing not to get a ending that needed. It felt incomplete and raised lots of questions in my mind. Maybe that was the credibility of that movie. It was not a bad movie. But I would say that when you watch a movie you watch it for more than what this movie provided.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 8/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 8.5/10
Total - 45/5 = 9
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is an extraordinary piece of cinema that truly pushes the boundaries. It's a brilliant exploration of individuality, power, and sanity that defies traditional notions and weaves in philosophical concepts in a deeply captivating way.
At its heart, the film grapples with existentialist themes, most notably those of Jean-Paul Sartre and Friedrich Nietzsche. The protagonist, R.P. McMurphy, embodied impeccably by Jack Nicholson, is a quintessential existential hero. He lives life on his own terms, fiercely independent and resistant to societal norms - a manifestation of Nietzsche's "Ubermensch" or "Superman". He's a free spirit in a world that seeks to suppress individuality and conform to rigid rules.
McMurphy's struggle against the oppressive mental institution parallels Sartre's concept of "bad faith" - the idea that individuals often surrender their personal freedom to avoid the anxiety of choice and responsibility. The patients, under the rigid control of Nurse Ratched, relinquish their autonomy, preferring the safety of conformity over the risks of freedom.
The film also mirrors Michel Foucault's critique of societal institutions and their role in defining "madness". The mental institution and Nurse Ratched's tyrannical rule serve as metaphors for how society suppresses deviant behavior, labeling those who deviate from norms as "insane".
Furthermore, McMurphy's ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom resonates with the existentialist notion of "authenticity". Despite the tragic end, McMurphy stays true to his authentic self, embodying Sartre's idea that "existence precedes essence".
In sum, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a deeply philosophical and thought-provoking film that challenges our perceptions of sanity and conformity. It is a testament to the human spirit's irrepressible desire for freedom, serving as both a cinematic masterpiece and an exploration of existential philosophy. Watch it and be prepared to question, to feel, and to think deeply.
Nicholson's exceptional interpretation still moves consciences and is still extremely current. One cannot see him without being moved, without thinking of the great man who was McMurphy, of his intelligence, imagination, sensitivity, courage, generosity. Unforgettable.
"But I tried, didn't I? Goddamnit, at least I did that."
Still one of my all-time favorite movies. Jack Nicholson's best performance, Brad Dourif, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, Louise Fletcher, Will Sampson, such an amazing cast that will never let a dull moment go by. Amazing fishing trip, a basketball game better then your average All-Star Game, loads of card games, medication, a party, booze, a suicide and a sad ending.
Even after several rewatches One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is still one of Hollywood's best ever.
I had fun with it, but I don’t really see what the big deal is. Sure, the performances are good and the movie is enjoyable, but it just doesn’t make a lasting impression.
Wonderful. An unusual movie. I liked the great escape and the exquisite yacht trip. I liked the acting. Usually that kind of overacting is horrible. But I mean they are nuts, right? I also like the quietness (and sadness) of the movie. Listening to the dialogues and observing the inner workings of such a strange institution is more than enough. It doesn't need much more.
Is there more to this movie than you might think? Maybe something like craziness is in the eye of the beholder as much as it is a quantifiable pathological condition? Is it maybe a comment on the penal system? Is it maybe a comment on lobotomy? Maybe it's just a gaga movie.
It's a solid 8/10. Some rank this movie among the 20 best movies of all time. I tend not to agree. It could have been better if I felt in any way connected to this topic and if I found cinematography, location or actors aesthetic or visually pleasing in any shape or form. It's also not an interesting portray of this historic decade (something I usually like about classic movies). I also don't understand why nurse Ratchet is such a nemesis. Can't see that she's anything more than a strict professional. Plus, something is missing to make it a great movie. Given this is a movie full of mentally ill, that's perhaps a strange thing to say, but I missed a certain element of unexpected craziness. Something magical unheard of that's only possible in the movies. Perhaps I'm too stupid to understand the magic. Still don't understand why he didn't escape after the party was over. Is there something that I'm missing?
Similar topic but better than the later The Shawshank Redemption. The plot is effective in making social criticism, and the acting was good, but still I found quite a few oversights in the plot which was not always logical and smooth.
All the tensions seemed dull when scenes like the fake baseball game and the basketball match came on the screen.Hats of to Jack Nicholson for such brilliant acting.
Perfect adaptation of an incredible novel
Another overrated "classic". Meh minus
In all the film I could not help feeling something was missing: a twist, a moment, a line. That something never came. Even though it is a good film with a great story and amazing performances. I think I would not watch it again, but I am happy I did it today.
Just not my type of film whatsoever. Total personal opinion, as I can see why it's considered a classic, it just didn't resonate with me.
The basketball game is epic! Lolol.
god this movie is boring.
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I think Randall was joking at the end. Like he did when he first got back from the shock treatment.
I need a friend like Chef in my life
Very sick movie about a psych ward featuring absolutely amazing acting by Jack Nicholson.
Interesting to see Devito, Nickolson and the actor who plays Grimer Wormtongue in there from way back in their early days.
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Total classic! An emotional rollercoaster (intrigued by Jack Nicholson, angry at the nurse, excited about the escape, laughing at the boat trip, sad about some patients, amazed by the Chief etc etc) that very few movies can match. Great acting, great story, great filming, great setting, great everything; it just all comes together in this film. Everyone should see this at least once! At least!