One of my favorite films of all time. 'Five Easy Pieces' is complex, subtle and one of the greatest cinematic achievements of the 70's. It goes without saying that Jack Nicholson's performance here is arguably one of the finest put on screen, truly a remarkable showing from one of the greatest actors to ever live. Also, this film features one of the most moving endings I've ever seen.

In my opinion, 'Five Easy Pieces' is undoubtedly a masterpiece. An incredible piece of cinema.

Rogert Ebert wrote: "It is difficult to explain today how much Bobby Dupea meant to the film's first audiences."

Maybe I should watch this after a '50s Hollywood marathon to really see its greatness.

Five Easy Pieces is a film I've felt somewhat guilty about never seeing until now. And now I've seen it, I feel somewhat guilty for feeling rather meh about it.

Majority opinion proclaims this a classic, yet it didn't do anything for me. Nicholson is Nicholson, Kovacs cinematography is glorious and that's about it in terms of highpoints.

Why is this so critically lauded yet Antonioni's The Passenger with Nicholson is largely ignored?

Like another Nicholson 'classic' Easy Rider, maybe it's a film that is best watched at a younger age to strike you effectively. I don't know.

Jack Nicholson as the self loathing misogynist was like a volcano. The viewer is always kept on his nerve as to when this calmness would give way to a burst of emotion. There are several hallmark scenes where Nicholson is just unforgettable. The dinner scene was just awesome. The scene where he breaks down to his father was equally moving. And not to mention the last scene of blank staring and self introspection.

This is an excellent character study and a film solely dedicated to Nicholson's characterization.

A pitch-perfect, game-changing road trip drama that I will forever find re-watchable and relate-able. An unreal Nicholson performance (the diner scene is unforgettable), paired with Karen Black's Rayette makes this an all-time favourite.

nicholson is at the absolute top of his acting game; playing an estranged, aimless piano player who reconciles with his dying father at the family's posh mansion. rafelson's direction is perfectly spare and efficient. the script is built to break hearts; it naturally wills the audience to reflect on their lives after it's complete through it's complex, real characters. kovacs' cinematography is without peer; he captures the natural aesthetic in ways that will influence almost every independent drama for the next 40+ years. one of the true modern american film masterpieces

Rogert Ebert wrote: "It is difficult to explain today how much Bobby Dupea meant to the film's first audiences."

Maybe I should watch this after a '50s Hollywood marathon to really see its greatness.

Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, and Lois Smith are the standouts in this subtle drama about a former piano prodigy. Great looking, wonderfully written, beautifully acted. Best movie I've seen from 1970.

Bob Rafelson's Five Easy Pieces is a stunning portrait of isolation and loneliness and a powerful character study. Jack Nicholson gives a phenomenal central performance as Robert, a man of wealthy background who is somewhat lost in life. As his ditzy squeeze, Karen Black gives a performance of tremendous beauty, combining deft comedy with staggering vulnerability. The film is simply terrific, all at once moving, thought provoking, and very, very funny.

One of my favorite films of all time. 'Five Easy Pieces' is complex, subtle and one of the greatest cinematic achievements of the 70's. It goes without saying that Jack Nicholson's performance here is arguably one of the finest put on screen, truly a remarkable showing from one of the greatest actors to ever live. Also, this film features one of the most moving endings I've ever seen.

In my opinion, 'Five Easy Pieces' is undoubtedly a masterpiece. An incredible piece of cinema.

Fairly dull.

This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Beautiful cinematography and great acting by Jack Nicholson. The story would have had more impact on release. We've seen it all before these days.

Simultaneously a "Jack Nicholson's charisma" showcase; an analysis of class/a microcosm of society; and an effective humanising drama. Still not really sure what to make of a film where nothing actually happens