One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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Kyle C As a standalone movie, it’s quite good, elevated by Jack Nicholson’s timeless interpretation and the cruel foil of Louise Fletcher (of whom I’m a huge fan; DS9, anyone?). It takes a different, much more focused approach than the book does, which works well in a film context. The camaraderie and brotherhood between “the boys” is really fun to watch and leads to the best emotional moments toward the end. But more than anything, my favorite aspect of this movie is its comedic timing. Everybody on the cast hits the nail on the head every single time and it’s hilarious. Not to say that this is just a comedy; there’s obviously a lot of depth and dark tones present throughout. But it’s very entertaining! I wish the Chief had gotten a little more depth (without the narration present in the book, it’s a lot harder to give him a backstory) and there are a handful of moments that haven’t aged super well, but overall, I really enjoyed this movie. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Audience Member One of the greatest movie... teaches so much... made me sad Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Audience Member It is a good movie depicting how a charming character can put some light in the life of people that basically live day by day waiting for death. It is moving and filled with good acting. The pace is slower than I'd like. I did not really feel that the villain(Ratched) was so bad so I couldn't really relate with the hero(Mac). Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/27/25 Full Review matthias s *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* is a masterpiece that totally earns its classic status. First off, the cast is insanely stacked—Jack Nicholson is magnetic as ever (I’m always a fan), and it's such a joy to see young Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd doing their thing. Milos Forman really knew what he was doing here; the whole film feels authentic and alive from the very first scene. The premise is already fascinating, but it’s the execution that makes it soar. The acting? Unbelievable. Not just Nicholson, but even the background characters—everyone feels genuinely unwell in a way that’s never cartoonish. You honestly forget you're watching actors. There's a real sense of brotherhood among the patients, and that mix of heartbreaking moments with unexpected laughs keeps you emotionally whiplashed—in the best way. And let’s talk about Billy Bibbit. What a character. Vulnerable, sweet, tragic... I felt for him deeply. I didn’t even realize it was Brad Dourif until the credits rolled—wild, considering I know him from *Lord of the Rings*. In just two hours, I laughed, teared up, got angry, and even felt hope. That’s rare. A must-watch for literally anyone who likes movies that matter. 4.5 stars, easy. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Frans B In awe when I first watched this. I don't think anything will ever be made like this again. so much originality in here, downright crazy and mind bending perspectives. Brilliant to really tax your senses. Probably the most mixed emotions I've ever experienced after watching any movie. Classic in my book Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Peter V One of the greatest movies of Jack Nicholson. Was honestly thinking that I would not like this movie, but I definitely recommend it to see. What a actor that Jack Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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