USA Premiere: 19th November 1975
Watched on TV: Friday 12th August 2011
Rating: 18
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2hrs 13mins
Tagline: If he’s crazy, what does that make you?
IMDb Plot Summary: Upon arrival at a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients together to take on the oppressive Nurse Ratched, a woman more a dictator than a nurse.
A Quick Review: I had always heard great things about One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, of course, but had never gotten round to seeing it. Until now. Jack Nicholson is well and truly the star of the film. His portrayal of McMurphy is both absurd and genius at the same time. He pulls you in with his performance, along with the excellent cinematography and absorbing plot.
The film is completely timeless. I was surprised to find that the film was made as late as 1975. It really does transcend all time periods as it is the definitive character piece that was shocking, sad and clever. A must-see.
Score: 8.5/10
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