1975 Directed by Miloš Forman
While serving time for insanity at a state mental hospital, implacable rabble-rouser, Randle Patrick McMurphy inspires his fellow patients to rebel against the authoritarian rule of head nurse, Mildred Ratched.
Jack Nicholson Louise Fletcher Danny DeVito William Redfield Scatman Crothers Brad Dourif Christopher Lloyd Will Sampson Dean R. Brooks Michael Berryman Sydney Lassick William Duell Vincent Schiavelli Peter Brocco Alonzo Brown Mwako Cumbuka Josip Elic Ken Kenny Nathan George Ted Markland Louisa Moritz Mews Small Delos V. Smith Jr. Lan Fendors Mimi Sarkisian Mel Lambert Kay Lee Dwight Marfield Tin Welch Show All…
Now that the festival season is over, and before the ‘gotta see theatricals that might be nominated for the Oscars’ season begins, we thought it might be a good time to knock a few off the List of Shame. In this case, not mine, but rather my wife’s. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest is a film I am very well acquainted with. I’ve seen it dozens of times, but all back when it hit Hotel PPV back in 1976. In my old playback op job, I’d watch it pretty much every shift. It was just that good.
The story arc is simple, it’s the characters that make this film a classic masterpiece. With the prowess and skill of Sydney…
Exploring the theme of freedom against the confines of society, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the story of misfits challenging the morality of established order. With its universal appeal that has transcended time & space and simple, poetic storytelling amidst all the madness, this film is nowadays widely regarded as one of world cinema's most respected & greatest, and deservingly so.
Jack Nicholson stars as Randal McMurphy & if there ever has been a character that Nicholson was born to play, it's none other than this one. No one else could've pulled off Randal as effortlessly as Nicholson did & he was truly at his best here. Louise Fletcher highly impresses as Nurse Ratched, a character that is completely opposite of what…
This film was filled with a brilliant cast that performed sensationally, with Jack Nicholson as the lead role delivering sheer perfection to each and every scene creating the atmosphere for the viewer. A phenomenal performance by Nicholson, supported by a terrific ensemble of actors. Milos Foreman created a genuine masterpiece. The correlation and relationship with the characters along with the breathtaking ambiance makes you feel you are experiencing the dealings and events that transpire amongst the institute, your compassion for McMurphy is beautifully juxtaposing to your hatred for Nurse Ratched.
For me to be totally transfixed for every moment shows the meticulous detail that went into each scene. Albeit, some scenes that were almost a fraction disturbing, it was all a part of the monumental experience. The movie quintessentially depicts the extraordinary and almost abnormal occurrences inside an insane institution at that time.
Another film to add to the list of: I'm not crying, it's just raining on my face. My love for Chief knows no bounds.
For me, very few films manage to perfectly craft a roster of lovable characters quite like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Jack Nicholson is obviously fantastic, but so is everyone else, all shining in their unique, lovable roles.
That ending always hits me in a different way. But it always hits me hard. That's the mark of powerful emotional storytelling. One thing that stood out to me this time was the relationship between McMurphy and Harding. Their antagonistic back and forth is used wonderfully to explore subtle and acutely important details of the human condition. When they are on the "field trip" R.P. refers to Harding - the most educated of the admitted - as "Mr." and labels all the others patients "Dr." just to spite him a little. It's a humorous moment, but it also shines a light on how oppressed circles unfortunately often oppress each other by extension. The two are always attacking one another after…
O "doença" de quase todos no final era só o medo de viver... A cena final foi um tanto triste mas ao mesmo tempo catártica. Filmão!
CHAOS VS. ORDER
Milos Forman's Oscar-winning One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest depicts a classic story of Chaos vs. Order. This gripping adaptation of Ken Kesey's 1962 novel was the second film in history to win the 'top five' Oscars (for best picture, best actor, best actress, best director and best screenplay), from the creative screenplay by Hauben and Goldman off camera, to the stellar performances on camera by Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, the film Is excellent in every way.
The story follows Randle Patrick McMurphy (multi-Oscar winner Jack Nicholson) a Irish-American Korean War vet, who is found guilty of battery, gambling and statutory rape. Instead of serving a prison sentence he pleads insanity so that he can go…
adorei a enfermaria fazendo tortura psicológica ela é o próprio demônio amei minha fav do filme
This film is very touching. It tells the story of a man who isn't exactly behaving how he should but he still manages to bring a smile on the face of (almost) everyone he ineracts with. Jack Nicholson played his role brilliantly!
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