One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Milos Forman
Written By: Ken Kesey, Bo Goldman, Dale Wasserman, Lawrence Hauben
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Scatman Crothers, Vincent Schiavelli, Will Sampson, William Redfield, William Duell, Alonzo Brown, Dean R. Brooks
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
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Leonardis | 99 99th |
Putting Nicholson and Fletcher apart in the leading roles, not to mention the other performances from the rest of the cast, was what made One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest a great classic. Great performances as well as one of the most original stories ever. It's no wonder this movie is so well-received. Absolutely everything here is done so incredibly well. One of my top 10 movies. Worth watching if you're a movie buff as well.
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MartinTeller | 96 98th |
A battle of wills that's intense, funny, and heartbreaking. There are few characters who can inspire loathing as much as Nurse Ratched. Watching this makes me want to re-read the book, which I think is the highest praise one can give to an adaptation.
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Farzan | 98 98th |
This film is one of the only movies I have ever seen that made me cry. Nicholson is absolutely stellar as Randle Patrick McMurphy. Forman does an incredible job on this film, and leaves us a large arsenal of memorable scenes, including one of the most famous scenes in movie history. Nicholson is in a role he was born to play, and nobody else could have done it. The supporting cast was fantastic as well as the sadistic Louise Fletcher as one of the greatest villains in film history. Incredible.
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snallygaster | 9 1st |
Child rapist with a history of violence weasels out of punishment and kicks back in a hospital, where he proceeds to terrorize the staff and interfere with the treatment of sick people; is eventually murdered in his sleep by another patient.
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Magb | 90 85th |
Without getting into any of the allegorical elements of the story or anything like that, Cuckoo's Nest is first and foremost an entertaining movie that manages to evoke an unusually wide range of emotions.
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BeeDub | 82 50th |
Does no one remember that the main character is a child rapist? Or that Nuse Ratched, for all her cold demeanor, is simply DOING HER JOB? Or that the depiction of mental illness and psychiatric care is cartoonishly inaccurate? Or that the "inspirational" ending is blatant emotional manipulation of James Cameron-esque proportions? But never mind - this was the '70s, so STICK TO THE MAN, Y'ALL!!!
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6 | anderton | 100 98th |
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The standard by which American film should be judged.
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Nathan S | 5 93rd |
It so effortlessly portrays such a wide range of emotions. Jack is arguably at his best here, and Louise Fletcher is equally notable portraying one of the greatest villains ever, with a very amusing and charming supporting cast. Just perfect casting, strong writing, and spotless direction.
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twincinema | 90 92nd |
A great film with all-star performances. The older I get, the less I feel that Nurse Ratched is a terrible villain. I hesitate to even call her a villain. Also, the statutory rape thing at the beginning was something I forgot.
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hellboy76 | 97 99th |
One of those movies that make you think "Maybe they should have a Best Ensemble Cast Oscar".
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TheDiceman | 100 99th |
Phenomenal, you must see this film.Jack is amazing along with his co stars.This film is beyond any doubt one of the best ever made.
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PeaceAnarchy | 97 99th |
Wonderful performances by Nicholson and Fletcher in this terrifying look at the power of authority and helplessness of confinement, through life in a mental institution. The movie manages to make you feel the entire gamut of emotions as it takes you through the ups and downs of the characters.
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Luna6ix | 89 96th |
A damned good movie. Jack Nicholson, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny DeVito all at the top of their game. A great story that does not fail to mesmerize.
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begoniabol | 98 99th |
One of the greatest movies ever made. So much win in this film. And so much disturbance. The acting is just incredible. Amazing movie that will never grow old
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Ocelot | 90 97th |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is probably the most inspirational film ever made. Every once in a while my opinion of it will lower and then I'll watch it again and re-realize that it's one of the best movies ever made. Of course, there's the incredible acting, cinematography, characterization and blah, blah, blah. But there's more to a movie than that, especially this movie. It inspires hope, and it does so in a way that no movie ever has, and probably never will.
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juntakinte99 | 90 82nd |
If we had a genre called "Movies for Sensitive Children" I think this would be first in the canon. I saw it as a kid, and the lessons have stuck with me: how to escape bullying, being yourself, and learning to escape wrongful imprisonment--be it physical, mental, or spiritual. The technical aspects are great--with well deserved Oscar nominations for editing, cinematography, writing, and music. It also makes a perfect double bill with The Shawshank Redemption, if you ever have the time.
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Matija D | 100 99th |
One of those movies you just have to see if you are a true movie addict. Brilliant performances, fantastic cast, so many memorable and emotional scenes... and I believe its the only movie that really made me truly hate one character, Nurse Ratched... Totally deserved all 5 big Oscars
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Mist600 | 95 98th |
Perhaps feels a little dated in style now but performances are absolutely brilliant. 1 of only 3 films in history to sweep Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress & Ad Screenplay. Everyone knows how sublime Jack was, but all = SOLID++. LF as Ratched (1 of great authentic, human, understandable, yet truly scary, destructive screen villains ever) is amazing & crucial. Real life: Godzilla'll never crush U but a Ratched might! + THAT ENDING: lump in throat MINIMUM each & every time
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SlrSoapbox | 20 4th |
I have a tremendous loathing for Jack Nicholson. I was on Nurse Ratched's side.
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4 | triffid | 95 97th |
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Both uplifting and depressing. In all ways a perfect film.
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lrampartl | 69 59th |
I dunno, maybe I missed something. But I never bought Nurse Ratched as the horrible villain everyone else perceives her as. So, with that in mind, it was hard for me to view this as Jack vs. Ratched, and without any strong confrontation, I was just left with a pretty amusing film about a con man riling up mental patients.
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ozymandius10 | 99 99th |
Being moved enough to cheer someone on in choking another person to near-death in a non-action movie should give you some insight into how powerful this film is. Nicholson turns in easily one of the greatest roles of his career with R.P. McMurphy, Louise Fletcher is one of the best unconventional villains I've ever seen (ever, literally), an entire cast that is just heartbreaking and full of heart at the same time, and one of the saddest endings ever. One of my favorite movies of all time.
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Alex Watkins | 4 70th |
Both exceedingly joyful and tragic. Nicholson gives an iconic performance, and the movie does a wonderful job of balancing humor and drama. The cast of characters is extremely memorable and well-acted, especially Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched and Brad Dourif as Billy. The ending is on the very short list of the greatest film endings ever. Bittersweet and triumphant.
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Barthalen | 91 98th |
An absolute powerhouse of a movie, filled with amazing actors who are perfectly cast.
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suman.austin | 97 98th |
Wow. Excellent movie with great performances. I myself felt like my hands had been tied up as I wanted to hurt Nurse Ratched for her cruelty. It is very rare that you feel like that in a movie.
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4 | giturra | 10 2nd |
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Hate this movie. I know that's not a popular opinion, but I always felt this movie was corny, overcalculated, intelectually dishonest and a bit of a cheater of a film. I wish crazy was just being a bit eccentric! As a depiction of madness is far from realist, as a metaphor of america at the time it just tries too hard but falls short of acomplishing anything but just cliched ideas. Some good acting make this one passable. I still think it's populist to portray crazy people as inspired geniuses
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afx237vi | 90 95th |
An amazing film, loaded with emotion. The portrayal of mental illness is a little simplistic, but the setting and the characters could be anywhere and anyone. A prison, an office, a school... any institution where individuality is stubbed out to make room for conformity. There are some truly incredible acting performances in this - Nicholson and Fletcher, obviously, but Brad Dourif is really brilliant too.
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CMonster | 96 99th |
I used to have some bullshit pretentious review here. I'm a cunt for trying to give a legit review of this in 500 characters. I'm such an asshole.
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3 | Locke | 54 17th |
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You sit and watch waiting for the kick-start this film desperately needs but it never comes. Disappointing.
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3 | dmsmith72 | 100 95th |
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A perfect movie, back when Jack used to act.
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terrymac | 91 98th |
Jack Nicholson offers up a stunning performance in this excellent film, the story veering from comedy to tragedy, the group cast bringing the story to life. Nurse Ratched must be one of the most effective cinema villains of all time. There is a bit of fun to be had from spotting minor characters who have gone on to further things. Overall, the film is a bit unsettling, but very satisfying, and I would highly recommend it.
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djross | 74 83rd |
Very well done, despite the schmaltziness.
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Pickpocket | 8 82nd |
Awesome. That end creeped me out.
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Ytadel | 8 93rd |
This movie is crazy!
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3 | Mrx | 90 49th |
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It's incredibly well acted, cast, and directed, but I just couldn't get over the fact that a sane man was trying literally to get the lunatics to run the asylum. I understand it's not meant to be a definitive look at how an asylum is run, but I expected it to take the mental health aspect a bit more seriously.
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TedDedon | 97 97th |
This is a movie that gets its audience on every emotional front. There isn't much that needs to be said about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest that its 5 principle Oscars don't already do for it.
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Anomaly | 84 83rd |
Not one of my personal faves - it drags, especially the fishing scene, and the book handles it all better - but wow the acting is amazing. We need more films where Jack Nicholson just goes all out, it's always fun to watch.
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nandorizzi | 95 97th |
A completely captivating movie, each piece of the cast was basic. A simple story, counted in way absolutely efficient. Jack is the best.
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KasperL | 85 93rd |
One of the classic roles for which Nicholson's prime is remembered. It's all about the characters and the casting.
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Jarmann | 92 95th |
Jack lifts this movie by himself really.
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Vandelay1 | 90 97th |
Very Great
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jswinder | 93 97th |
Fantastic range. The comedy is unquestionably satisfying given the circumstances of a completely sane smart ass living amongst a bunch of crazy fuckers for a year. The tragedy however, is just as apparent and heart wrenching. The battles between McMurphy and Ratched ensue and create an incredibly entertaining atmosphere played out by an ideally casted group of brilliant actors, including a young DeVito. An ending for the ages. Chief's silhouette disappearing on the dark horizon, the drums...
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INDYATMN | 94 94th |
Unpredictable story not concerned with pleasing every1? Interesting, honestly flawed characters? We must be in the 70's. Nicholson in a career-defining (& perhaps life-defining given his life-long "wild man" off-stage persona) role here facing off against one of filmdom's greatest antagonists - a steely, insanely vindictive automaton whose refusal 2 raise her voice makes her all the more villainous.The ending somehow manages 2 b moving & creepy at the same time & the film deserves all its Oscars
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Mihon | 95 97th |
I saw this movie in school when we had film-history and I was blown away of the strong message and the substory of the movie. I clearly missed out alot from previous movies but I never forget this one. Jack dose a memorable role a the faked demetal guy trying to live up the boring hospital and its funny and cheer full and sometimes you just feel anger over the bad nurse who always is so ... well, unforgiving and frozen.
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Melvin Smif | 100 98th |
I read part of "Cuckoo's Nest" for a prose piece while on the speech and debate team in High School. I went to State with it where I sat in a room and listened to 7 teenaged girls read their prose pieces, every single one of those girls read a different prose piece about rape...it was uncomfortable. This was a great film though.
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Mastroianni | 75 34th |
This was highly misogynist and too brusque. It has The Straw Man fallacy, yet the memorable actress Louise Fletcher playing Nurse Ratched was not the monster I expected after hearing the worst. This may mean that people have simply become crueler, & that Nurse Ratched in the classic film now could only stand for a tepid bureaucracy.
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3 | Mechatigger | 100 91st |
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A stunning adaptation of Kesey's novel that deservedly won Academy Awards for Best Actor (Nicholson), Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress (Fletcher). Nicholson is really breathtaking; there's not a false note in his remarkable portrait. Fletcher, playing Nurse Ratched, subtly manages to be almost always unpleasant, often insensitive, but never resorting to caricature.
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3 | Ella May | 60 19th |
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Scenes from this movie have really bothered me. Jack Nicholson seems to me like a bully who is being presented as a hero. I believe I've seen most of this movie in parts at different times in my life, and can't imagine sitting through the whole thing it was so ugly.
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Piglet | 86 97th |
Jack Nicholson's character is more nuts than all of them, but at the same time he isn't...wonderful and moving.
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lupister | 45 47th |
don't get what all the praise is about
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SirStuckey | 95 97th |
The cast is phenomenal, maybe the best ensemble ever. Unfortunately, this is my favorite book so it's hard for me to not notice where certain elements of the story were changed for the worse (even though it was necessary for time's sake). I can usually separate movies from their books because I have way less retention for books, but I've read this 5 times and I know it quite well. I hate being one of those people that says, "The book's better." They are such twats. It will never happen again.
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Okkervil | 94 99th |
A classic piece of cinema. Brilliant in its simplicity, in that all it is, is a well performed, expertly directed, deftly written piece of drama.
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billkerwin | 95 94th |
Despite a jarringly triumphant, slow-mo conclusion, this film is unusually restrained in the matter-of-fact humanism of its direction and the detailed realism of its ensemble acting. Nicholson delivers the performance of a lifetime, but it is a performance which emerges organically from a real world in a way Cool Hand Luke, with all his Hollywood Christ imagery, never could. It is a quintessentially American story viewed through a distinctively European eye, and therein lies its uniqueness.
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3 | lukey86 | 100 93rd |
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Its great, enough said
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3 | Ray | 95 96th |
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A masterclass in acting if ever there was one. Nicholson and Flecther are both incredile, but what's so surprising is the strength of the supporting cast. There's not a single scene of bad acting in sight. Combine that with a touching, funny and ultimately tragic story, a sensational screenplay, flawless direction and an exceptional score and you have one truly remarkable film.
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3 | Mr. Film | 96 91st |
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Jack Nicholson in one of his best performances
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3 | Marlinbrando | 95 95th |
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One of the best.
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vahidtr | 95 99th |
amazing and shocking. Jack Nicholson had one of his best acts, the scenario is surprisingly brilliant. the ending was magnificent.
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guy piranha | 90 98th |
you know that saying: 'i have no problem with weird people, it's the "normal" ones who freak me out'? this is the movie to that saying.
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3 | braddad68 | 100 97th |
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All of the performances are amazing! Intense, funny and sad.
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majikat | 95 98th |
Perfection! An absolute phenomenal film with Nicholson's finest performance to date in my opinion.
Great characterisation here with all the patients and a real insight into hospitals for mental health in that era, especially the use of electric shock treatment.
This should be in the collection of anyone who calls themselves a movie addict.
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3 | myfavchords | 100 99th |
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This is an outstanding film. In my opinion this movie contains Nicholson's best performance. One of my favorite films!
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Paxton | 63 41st |
The biggest flaw of this movie is that we all know that Jack Nicholson would legitimately find help in the tyranny of Nurse Ratched.
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mattorama12 | 87 96th |
Such a well put together film. The tone and pacing were absolutely perfect.
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W00DY | 87 91st |
An oscar-laden movie and probably deservedly so. In terms of complexity, it may not do justice to the novel but movies rarely can, and so deserve to be judged on their own merit. The plot is direct yet doesn't feel rushed and the dialogue is mostly perfect. Nicholson's performance is superb (the same can be said for the whole cast), and Louise Fletcher is fantastically cruel and heartless as the villain. A must-see.
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hotsake | 92 99th |
A strong and powerful movie, well acted by all. There weren't really any villains in this movie in my opinion just multi-dimensional flawed people living their lives as best they can under harsh conditions. Jack Nicholson is a pure joy to watch in this, in fact this is his best performance in my opinion.
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3 | Marcin | 90 95th |
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Classic
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talonmalon | 100 98th |
So much positive can be said about this movie. But most likely, you've already seen it. Jack Nicholson as McMurphy is at his best here, alongside Louise Fletcher as one of the all time greatest screen villains, Nurse Ratched. Everyone in this movie plays their roles perfectly. It's a very powerful drama that gets better and better as it goes on.
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amazedemon | 66 70th |
Probably the most youthful state in which I've seen Nicholson, DeVito and Lloyd act. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has some great moments of dialogue, and plenty more lulls in between. It's a good film, but one which I don't think I'll feel like watching again. The themes of emasculation and undue authority are present but not pressed. I was sympathetic to Ratchet early on (her misguided & Nicholson disruptive), but as she sours Nicholson doesn't change, lessening the resonance of the film.
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fudgieb | 97 93rd |
A classic. Flawless. Danny Devito is a little annoying, but this was made before he was really famous. I think.
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2 | Pieridae | 100 98th |
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One of the truly great movies.
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2 | lockeender | 80 43rd |
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A bit overrated, but brilliantly written and acted.
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2 | svicciarelli | 90 82nd |
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Hilarious and heart-breaking. A celluloid classic.
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Filligan | 96 94th |
I've never seen Jack Nicholson top his role in this film and I don't think he will. This story is funny, heartwarming, and disturbing. Louise Fletcher is chilling and overall the best bitch of all cinema. These powerhouse performances guide a touching story to great heights.
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jhmclellan | 70 39th |
Really, not nearly as good as the book. The only time I've ever thought of Louise Fletcher as sexy. Evil nurses with tight hair buns do that for me for some reason. Oh, more than you wanted to know.
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2 | mikeypain | 99 99th |
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Jack Nicholson is at the top of his game in this movie. This is a TRUE classic movie.
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Kavu | 90 94th |
Great characters which are brilliantly portrayed by Fletcher and especially Nicholson. A true classic.
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2 | Chili | 95 92nd |
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Excellent book to screen adaptation. It hurts to watch but for the right reasons.
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Stardog | 97 99th |
Great acting from every actor.
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Derekstar | 100 96th |
Nurse Rachet has to be one of the evilest characters ever put on film. I always get a rush of excitement when McMurphy chokes that bitch.
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2 | CrazyDave333 | 85 91st |
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Iconic performance by Jack Nicholson, back before he was just channelling the legend of "Jack".
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angrypierre | 97 99th |
Absolutely knocked me for six. Contains all the drama, emotion, humour and subtle craft bereft of modern cinema. Fantastic.
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2 | Chuchaqui | 95 87th |
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Funny and moving, great film that brought Forman his first success.
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parcaliham | 95 95th |
08 Mart 08 & milos forman'in izledigim ilk filmi.Jack Nicholson mukkemmel otesiydi.duzene karsi kafa tutan mac araciligiyla otorite-duzen gibi sistemin carklarini elestiren bir film.kesinlikle etkileyici!
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2 | Murravener | 94 95th |
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One of the most ground breaking movies of all time, this film creates lovable characters, and entertaining plot, and has it's audience rooting for an alleged psycho, while hating a soft-spoken nurse with subtly evil intentions. Jack Nicholson delivers one of his best performances of all time, perhaps only second to The Shining.
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caiman | 93 96th |
I love seeing all the recognizable actors when they were younger. Nicholson is just great. A very touching, memorable film.
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Stain | 100 95th |
One of the all-time classics. Some of us just don't want to fit in
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martryn | 96 98th |
Powerfully compelling film. Nicholson at his very finest.
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2 | WoozyB | 95 94th |
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Classic exploration of society and what we do with those we deem as mentally handicapped.
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2 | Sombo | 100 98th |
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Nothing bad about this movie at all.
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2 | wcnitz | 88 92nd |
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Nicholson's finest performance.
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2 | barshki | 100 95th |
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Jack doesn't disappoint and the rest of the colorful cast is nothing to sneeze at either
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littleoracle | 98 96th |
without hesitation my favorite of all time... set in a mental institute... the movie is about the oppression of an individual... a fight headed by an ebullient Nicholson... which in turn is a star performance by Jack Nicholson... a masterpiece by Jackie Boy...
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2 | kazamm | 97 98th |
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One of all time faves.
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deproduction | 95 94th |
one of the best films of all time
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2 | Claire-Bear | 98 95th |
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Classic. Depressing.
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Wiche | 94 98th |
What a superb movie with great characters, a smart plot, great and subtle humour and Nicholson who is acting outstanding, just like the rest of the cast. Also a very good story and moral behind it, but maybe that's a bit hard to notice sometimes if you haven't read the book. One of my favourites!
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mtoci | 100 95th |
essential
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rthornhill | 95 93rd |
Five stars all the way. Classic Jack.
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2 | cestmoi | 100 92nd |
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Classic.
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ImThatDingo | 94 93rd |
Nicholson is the man.
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chemical404 | 91 99th |
It's is hard to find words to describe how powerful this film is. If you pull this film apart, you'll find that every detail of it is well thought and perfectly executed. As a whole, it tells the story so convincingly, that you'll find yourself clinching your fists together with McMurphy, and don't be surprised if you'll feel seriously shaken by the finale of film. I know I was when I first saw it.
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inhmn | 88 55th |
the book is better but anyway - a classic is a classic ... and psychoboy Jack in one of his peaks.
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eric-jan | 85 94th |
One of the best ever Jack Nicholson movies!! A total nutter movie! I dont know anyone who wouldnt enjoy this.
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ewp805 | 97 98th |
Jack Nicholson IS Randle McMurphy.
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2 | RottenTomato | 96 92nd |
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The onscreen battle between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher serves as a personal microcosm of the culture wars of the 1970s -- and testament to the director's vision that the film retains its power more than three decades later.
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ABUNCHOFCATS | 96 98th |
A surprisingly fun movie with Nicholson in one of his most charming and charismatic roles, even if the character isn't supposed to be. He plays his role perfectly, as does everyone else around him playing the patients. The performances in this movie are nothing short of astounding, and this is a wonderfully touching and heartbreaking movie.
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2 | laath | 100 98th |
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A beautiful movie in every sense. Jack Nicholson gives one of the best performances of all time, opposite a superb villain played by Louise Fletcher.
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Myszatek | 93 98th |
Great on all levels
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brandt64 | 95 94th |
Jack Nicholson is the fucking man.
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2 | dmguidry | 90 91st |
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Excellent film, with truly amazing performances all around. Jack's dynamic with the Chief is one of the great onscreen relationships in cinema history
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2 | BullyFanatic | 100 98th |
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One of the most brilliant and one of the most well-acted film's of all time. Every central performance is nothing short of amazing. Danny DeVito's character is my favorite supporting role. Jack Nicholson proves he is one of the greatest actors ever, once again. Just watch it. It is incredibly funny, sad, emotional, enjoyable, and it is highly entertaining and never once gets boring. It even gets better on rewatches.
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Anselmi86 | 92 92nd |
Nearly as good as it's made out to be. Essential viewing for any film major, or anyone calling themselves a film buff.
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2 | Launch | 96 98th |
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Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher give phenomenal performances as Fletcher depicts one of the more detestable villains in cinematic history. With a great script, direction and supporting cast it's no surprise One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest swept the Big Five Academy Awards.
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Bown | 82 63rd |
Powerful stuff. I kind of wish I could go into it knowing nothing about it after reading Tds4a's review. edit: well he's removed it now THE DICKHEAD but it was about how too much of it was spoiled beforehand by pop culture references
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2 | Shager | 93 95th |
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Just a damn good film.
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baljot187 | 95 89th |
A nearly perfect movie; probably Nicholson's best role. I haven't read the book so to be quite honest I don't care about the discrepancies between the two, all I know is that this is a damn great film.
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2 | sindi182 | 100 98th |
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I would watch this film over and over again. When people ask me to recommend them a film first thing I say is "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"
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lebnof | 90 97th |
Don't fight the system, you'll end up braindead!
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2 | trevorreznik | 100 95th |
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the best!
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2 | Janos | 91 72nd |
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Great adaptation, great Nicholson.
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2 | fantastard | 90 94th |
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Classic, full of early performances from some very recognisable faces, I'm almost certain that without this movie the career of so many actors wouldn't have been so successful, If you've never seen it then sort your life out and watch it today.
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confeng | 90 75th |
Just extraordinary.
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2 | gregmo | 100 98th |
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It had been built up so much, but it truly captures you.
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2 | myfajahas400 | 98 90th |
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Classic!
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Noblet | 85 84th |
Both tragic and uplifting, this film has so many great characters. The ending is spectacular as well. I sorely owe this a re-watch.
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svnhf | 97 97th |
This is such a genius film. From the characters to the actors portraying them, I was in for the ride from the second we saw the mental institution till Bromden ran off into the sunset. Many praise Nicholson's performance, who is brilliant in all aspects, but I felt that Brad Dourif just edges him; I was so drawn in to the Billy Bibbit persona. This is a classic character study, evolution and growth piece and it does flawlessly. I by god love this film; this is perhaps the best movie ever made.
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2 | MSterling | 79 35th |
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This was an okay movie and I know it's a classic but I think people build it up a bit too much.
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boneym | 92 96th |
What needs to be said about this movie has already been explained. Both uplifting and depressing, an emotional ride.
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2 | TnMovieFan2 | 98 93rd |
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An absolute masterpiece! One of the greatest stories ever told.
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Lord Moe | 100 98th |
A classic of American cinema. Jack Nicholson gives the best performance of his career, as well as one of the greatest performances in film history. Louise Fletcher plays Nurse Ratched as a stone cold dictator who is always calm and always collected. The conflict between McMurphy and Nurse Ratched is one of the most celebrated conflicts in film history. The supporting cast (including stars such as Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd) is also incredible. You're not a film buff until you see this.
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2 | mennowo | 90 99th |
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Well acted film that says a lot about how we tend to think about others, and raises the question: just who is normal?
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2 | olympics54 | 99 78th |
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jack Nicholson is great and so is the head nurse. perfect emotional film with a hear wrenching yet understandable ending.
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arkadin | 100 99th |
this film is my first love. it brought me into other great films.
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2 | xacviant | 87 82nd |
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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST is so iconic a film that it feels very strange to come to it completely fresh, as I did. Viewing it thus, I can't quite call it perfect--there are lulls in the story. But the acting is superb across the board; Nicholson and Fletcher earned their Oscars, and the supporting cast is wonderful. The script and direction are fine, and the score is lovely. And the best moments, like the ending, or the ward party, are sheer joy to watch. Despite its flaws, a must-see.
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Dumptruk4Lif | 91 81st |
Yeah I cried, didn't you? I can't think of a movie that had so many actors that would become big not long after, and this movie can be seen as the starting point: Danny Devito, Christopher Lloyd, Brad Dourif, Vincent Schiavelli, and the guy from the Hills Have Eyes. Jack Nicholson gives in my opinion his best performance, and that's competing against 4 or 5 nearly as great ones. Every scene's memorable and the emotions felt in each are real and complex.
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Jakea350 | 90 72nd |
My favorite Nicholson role, and a heartbreaking one.
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Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan) | 97 96th |
One of the best pieces of acting you can watch coming from the great Jack Nicholson. Also I have to give Nurse Ratched her dues for being one of the best villains in a movie. This movie will make you feel many things. It was most definitely make you laugh. It will make you cringe, smile, cover your eyes, shake your head and it has the ability to make you cry as well. R.P. McMurphy is such a cool guy and his friend Chief will surprise the hell out of with his compassionate soul.
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Arnis | 95 81st |
Great story, great acting and great directing is simply everything you need to make a good film. This one as all of the above.
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2 | thewhiteman | 90 76th |
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Another classic.
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2 | estahl87 | 100 99th |
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My favorite film. Suberb acting, dialogue, and pace. A masterpiece.
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2 | brandons | 95 98th |
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The onscreen battle between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher serves as a personal microcosm of the culture wars of the 1970s - and testament to the director's vision that the film retains its power more than three decades later.
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thehynes | 93 99th |
Don't sit down McMurphy, get out of that window and run. RUN! Breaks my heart everytime
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SweetMortal | 99 93rd |
One of the greatest films of all time. It is indescribably glorious in every single way, and the saying that a film is only as good as its villain is the biggest understatement in cinema history when applying it to this. I cannot praise this film enough.
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magdabag | 94 92nd |
Jack Nicholson is phenomenal, per usual, and Forman did a fantastic job directing. Nicholson has some of the funniest lines, and though he can be an ass, you can't help but root for him. A staple for film, and a must-see if you haven't. Absolutely CRAZY for this film!
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2 | Michaelhash | 95 93rd |
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94.500
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VengefulKBM | 90 92nd |
Everybody already knows how great this is. Louise Fletcher plays a different kind of villain than you're used to in movies - much more understated and a hell of a lot more realistic and sinister.
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NBD Rab | 95 96th |
Equally hilarious and heartbreaking, masterful performances left and right. Deserves the hype and deserves its Oscars. A truly beautiful film.
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2 | Chaplin | 100 98th |
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Flawless filmmaking. Script, direction, and action are perfect. Each and every actor is spot on in his or her role. Very rare movie experience. Cannot recommend this one enough.
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2 | Zipster | 95 92nd |
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Nicholson's performance is one of the acmes in a lengthy career of enviable anarchists. Jack is a much-loved American presence. And if his performance is rightly praised, Louise Fletcher's, notwithstanding the Oscar, is not valued enough.
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backwardsuit | 89 96th |
A throroughly wonderful drama. The potentially cheesy and simplistic premise is completely elevated by numerous amazing performances. Just brilliant tone that underlines most touching or funny interactions with a faint but tangible uncomfort and vice versa.
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Emir Han | 100 99th |
I think if a movie is fascinating or remarkable, that's because when you watch it, it makes you feel all the emotions. Just like that, this piece of awesomeness sometimes makes you sad, and happy. In my opinion, that's a movie which contains so many things that could potentially be the masterpiece..
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DorothyOz | 90 96th |
Amazing!
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EvilMangoes | 96 90th |
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IceStark7 | 95 97th |
One of Mance Rayder's earlier performances as Chief. He plays Chief very well.
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2 | bratings | 95 96th |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest features the greatest movie ending of all time and the greatest performance of all time, with Jack Nicholson seemingly born to play the role of R. P. McMurphy.
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Iamdwg (Interpreting the Stars) | 91 88th |
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.
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2 | 2256a7a390 | 95 95th |
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This, as far as I can remember, was a great movie.
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buffratings | 96 98th |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest features the greatest movie ending of all time and the greatest performance of all time, with Jack Nicholson seemingly born to play the role of R. P. McMurphy.
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feublo | 80 57th |
An impressive take on the confinement of authority in mental institutions. The choice of characters and their development with the patients and especially with Nicholson's character as the freedom leader, all interesting and touch on sensitive, broader subjects. Ratched represents an oppressive figure that can translate across multiple fields as well.
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2 | ATiM2 | 97 91st |
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One of the best film performances ever from Jack Nicholson would be enough on its own to hold this film in the highest of regard. However, the supporting performances and screenplay are hard to ignore.
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emrekayranci | 100 99th |
100'ü hak eden sayili filmden biri.
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Ceekay19 | 90 95th |
McMurphy: "Jesus, I mean, you guys do nothing but complain about how you can't stand it in this place here and you don't have the guts just to walk out? What do you think you are, for Chrissake, crazy or somethin'? Well you're not! You're not! You're no crazier than the average asshole out walkin' around on the streets and that's it."
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2 | vv238 | 96 99th |
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A clinic in acting by the extremely talented cast. There is nothing in the story, editing, or cinematography that elevates this film. It is all acting and it is all phenomenal.
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2 | JDM123 | 100 84th |
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Nicholson. Fletcher. A match made in heaven. Great Milos Forman adaptation of the Kesey book. Mmm, Juicy Fruit.
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1 | spoonerspot | 87 94th |
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Classic. Nicholson at his best.
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grimace98 | 80 89th |
A great movie. I just wish the one kid would have taken the nurse out before he suicided.
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1 | UKSubs | 86 87th |
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One of those rare occasions where the movie and the film are both excellent, though each in their own way.
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fabfunk | 90 88th |
An anti-authoritarian classic about the loonies who maintain the loony bin. Nicholson's most natural and frightning performance.
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1 | soybomb42 | 87 77th |
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Great Nicholson performance
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x-human | 77 53rd |
Gotta love Jack and everything he's in, but this is certainly one of his best. It says so much, and not about our asylums but our society. The apples don't fall too far from the tree.
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1 | Kerrek | 83 71st |
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This was the best movie you could've make out of the book.
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1 | Loki | 80 73rd |
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Great performances from a wonderful cast.
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1 | hank | 85 83rd |
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Total classic. The book is just as good. The acting is excellent.
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irvinejump | 75 72nd |
Louise fletcher rules here
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1 | nancysid | 90 86th |
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pre-bloat nicholson, brilliant cast.
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aus_hab_fan | 89 96th |
Great performance by Our Jack, and a great portrayal of the book.
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mynameismax | 84 71st |
Fantastic and with a crushing conclusion, some films are classics for a reason and it should be watched.
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CHIMP | 84 90th |
I was a little more interested by this film when I thought the driving issue was presenting us with Nicholson's character and asking if he was a heroic diehard rebelling against a cabal of smug authoritarians or a deluded, hyperactive loon that endangered everyone around him, but the conclusion and subsequent reviews made me feel like I was reading too much into it. Still a compelling film.
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1 | fingernail | 90 72nd |
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This is such a sad movie. It is pretty good though.
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aqeel | 80 90th |
Loved it
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1 | rdwn29905 | 91 88th |
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great chemistry on screen
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1 | hilarrrrrry | 90 86th |
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amazing. just, amazing.
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MonsterGear | 66 26th |
When I rented it, the cover was extremely misleading and lead me to understand that this would be an offbeat comedy. So I was pretty bummed out after it was over, not just because it's depressing (which I might have been able to prepare for) but because I completely wasn't expecting it to be.
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frederic_g54 | 9 90th |
It's nice to revisit some films you haven't seen in a while. The performances reminded me a lot of the ones in 12 Angry Men (with a spice of 'crazy' added to it), amazing all across the board, as was the film as a whole. A film not to be missed!
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vesupria | 7 78th |
The pure white walls, the hygenic wards, the sterilised insides of a mental insitution... the medicine to cure the sick amongst us and protect us from their evil. Any sense of color would be rebellion and an utter outrage. McMurphy is such a threat, one that thinks he's winning, but he's worn down bit by bit until the frightening conclusion where we see, the oppressor and saviour Nurse Ratched win out. Even more frightening is the fact that this is exactly what happens in the real world.
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1 | innergizzard | 84 89th |
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Peculiar!
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prowler | 81 82nd |
not a fan of how the patients (some more than others) were turned into caricatures. also, the fishing trip was pulled off way better in the book. Nicholson and Fletcher are what elevate this film to greatness: they ARE McMurphy and Ratched
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jacobkosh | 81 57th |
oh yes
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1 | webdw | 80 84th |
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This is a very good movie. A well-directed strong cast and a decent plot carry the day.
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1 | mojopin | 100 85th |
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Jack Nicholson you genius.
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nimno | 84 80th |
A great Jack Nicholson movie. I'll never forget Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched. As I recall, this role was the high point of her career.
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Missylol | 95 61st |
One of Nicholson's best. Such heart warming characters; if we leave out Nurse Ratchet. The trip to the City is such a treat.
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tonydal | 85 87th |
Nurse Ratched is one of the evillest characters ever on screen (or anywhere)--because she really thinks she's doing good! (a case of complete social-worker blindness). Plus you get to see Christopher Lloyd and Danny DeVito together pre-Taxi.
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1 | pjrich | 80 42nd |
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A cult movie for its day. Not sure how it ages
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1 | JamieShelton | 90 54th |
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Acting class 101: Jack Nicolson's definitive acting role (with all due respects to his work in Five Easy Pieces and Chinatown). A supporting cast that included character acting icons Scatman Cruthers, Will Sampson & Brad Dourif (in his screen debut), oscar winner Louise Fletcher and future superstars Danny Devito and Christopher Lloyd. Story plot and direction are ok (with a few minor editing goofs), but the acting ensemble is the real reason to view this film.
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1 | chengming | 90 97th |
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Manages to be simultaneously heartwrenching and hilarious, while still delivering a powerful social critique.
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1 | granolahead | 80 53rd |
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Not as good as the book, but Crazy Jack in one of his best roles. Is the character crazy or the actor. Probably both.
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Duder | 85 98th |
For a 45 year old film, wow. No wonder it is such a classic. Acting, direction, script, everything is perfect in this one. And it stands the test of time perfectly.
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erbasalvia | 95 85th |
toccante. profondo. intelligente. fedelissimo al libro (di ken kesey, che ha curato la sceneggiatura). fortissimo. misterioso. da vedere
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JigmeDatse | 80 30th |
Excelent, will watch again.
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1 | bowerbird | 85 84th |
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yes, this ones good.
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Johanna | 85 78th |
The freezing classic
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1 | John Locke | 92 74th |
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Is that Christopher Loyd? And Danny Devito??
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1 | joyp | 94 77th |
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I think I like the book a bit better, but both are great. Man, I should reread that book.
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cselston | 92 92nd |
This won best picture the year I was born and it deserved to. Jack Nicholson (as Murphy) and Louise Fletcher (as Nurse Ratched) are absolutely unforgettable but, so is the supporting cast (Danny DeVito, Vincent Schiavelli, Christopher Lloyd, etc.) If I was forced to write up a top ten list, this would probably be on it.
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1 | jlKeller | 85 38th |
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Jack at his peak. Actually, he's still at his peak!
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1 | lauraj2913 | 100 64th |
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wicked film really enjoyed it
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1 | antitoxic | 70 93rd |
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Jolly good act.
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Vrey | 96 99th |
"Heeere's Johnny!!" Whoops wrong film.. This one is kinda good too though.
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edkrak | 80 82nd |
x0
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1 | spoonie.luv | 90 78th |
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very good one
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Zealot185 | 87 85th |
Worth watching for the brilliant performances alone.
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1 | psychedelicr | 80 65th |
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I liked this one quite a bit, though I heard the original book was a bit more jazzy snazzy. Nicholson is a great, yeah.
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1 | davebirch | 95 74th |
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Chief is back in recovery now, and says watch this movie. Then hate the NHS.
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1 | kav | 75 67th |
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A mind blowing performance from Nicholson.
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alexisbea | 96 88th |
Such a powerful film.
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1 | JungleJon89 | 89 85th |
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A Wonderful movie with Superb performances throughout.
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tathiel | 92 98th |
Great book adaptation. Nicholson is really convincing.
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1 | dooooooley | 92 89th |
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The movie shows the story through Macmurphy's eyes rather than Bromdens. I like that about it because it still ultimately tells the same tale without making a disappointing book to movie adaptation.
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1 | ol66 | 81 87th |
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In Nicholson's best ever performance, he plays a war resister committed to a mental hospital. The story is strong throughout and is full of excellent performances :- Brad Dourif is great, as is Nicholson, but all are out-acted by Louise Fletcher as a terrifyingly clam Nurse Ratched (the hairs are standing up on my arms as I type this). The whole thing is capped by a stunning and satisfying finale that they don't have the balls to put on the end of a movie anymore.
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1 | Phazon | 100 83rd |
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Classic.
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AshWilliams | 88 84th |
Some of the best acting of the 70's. Also it created this contemplative medium close-up shot -- basically where the camera sits on Nicholson's face as he figures out what he MUST do -- that PTA skillfully employed in "Boogie Nights" toward the end. The book is probably better, since this is Chief's story, but the acting is what makes this one close to classic.
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Castroph | 8 85th |
Pulls your heart strings till the very end.
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1 | Omicron91 | 93 82nd |
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Excellent! Funny sometimes, disturbing at others, and incredibly cathartic at the end.
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snakey | 100 81st |
Completely a classic, this is a film that still leaves me disquieted watching it--and not just because I've seen the exterior of the set (the old Oregon State Hospital asylum in Salem) thousands of times from spending 14 years living in the town where much of the movie was filmed. This is another film that has earned its legendary status.
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wanderkid | 72 45th |
Not what I wanted it to be, after reading the book.
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1 | theyshoot08 | 93 86th |
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131
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1 | rainydays | 95 87th |
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Sad, in a deeply disturbing way.
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1 | zooie | 97 89th |
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This is an awesome movie.
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1 | Thundercloud | 90 51st |
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it was crazy, i watch it several times
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liltxgal98 | 98 79th |
This movie messed with my brain as a child and it has stayed with me since..a good movie will do that.
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1 | ACHEWOOD | 82 57th |
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good old movie
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1 | ought | 88 89th |
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Very good.
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1 | Haha | 77 58th |
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Excellent adaptation.
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omgfridge | 9 92nd |
Nicholson was born for this role. One of those films you get told you have to watch and it is definitely worth it.
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Crim122 | 95 70th |
Jack at his finest.
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AtGiza | 79 78th |
I guess reading the book first dulled most of this film's impact on me (If I were to rate the book its self I probably would give it a 98 or something)... but there's no denying the acting is incredible.
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1 | Grinspork | 90 96th |
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Milos Forman!
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1 | eyemo | 91 82nd |
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Reallly good classic
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erlanuai | 90 83rd |
What to say when Jack NIcholson, Danny DeVitto, Christopher Lloyd and Louise Fletcher are in the same movie? Yep! the movie gets 5 oscars!
Awesome movie. Nicholson has a natural psycho face, and gets better when he pretends to be nuts. Martini is my favorite char!
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lawrence | 95 53rd |
Can't take Danny DeVito seriously.
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FantacBob | 70 75th |
It made a big impression on me when it first came out. Not so impressive now.
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1 | Rocketlucco | 85 87th |
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Overall Enjoyment: 30/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 20/20, Acting/Writing: 20/20 Remember it being excellent.
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1 | bishopml | 95 90th |
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Jack Nicholson will probably be remembered for this movie amongst others. This one right here catapulted him into stardom and made every realize that this man has a great deal of talent. From the opening sequence to the final few moments all you want to know is more about this character. What a great actor does is leave the audience wanting more feeling that sense of closeness to the actor and not being aloud anymore than a glimpse of his psyche. Jack is terrific this nearly got 100.
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1 | Lessar40k | 90 89th |
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A funny, poignant, tragic, and ultimately uplifting film. Highly recommended.
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freqflyer | 85 83rd |
I liked this movie, but it was really sad, so hard to watch. You have to be in the right mood for this one.
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1 | nathanielpr | 95 90th |
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i think we've all felt like mcmurphy more than a few times in our lives. classic book, terrific movie.
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DavidBlast | 85 88th |
An intimidating display of acting talent, with most parties involved delivering career bests. Raises questions about who or what can be defined as 'crazy', arriving at the conclusion that it doesn't matter. There's a democratically founded system seemingly above such discussion, in which the mentally sane are simply those who fit in, and those that don't will need medical attention. Well, they cured McMurphy all right...
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1 | reib | 86 98th |
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Amazing performance by Jack Nicholson and Nurse Ratched (whatever her name is). A really solid film.
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nechbet | 98 97th |
Nicholson-WOW. And about everything else I would like to say one thing - if yoo plan to watch this movie,DO NOT read the book first,it spoils everything.
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1 | theyshoot10 | 93 86th |
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tinysausage | 80 83rd |
Good adaptation of a brilliant book. Nicholson is superb, and the support is great too.
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1 | christine-t | 90 64th |
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but disturbing.
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1 | bandit614 | 85 65th |
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Amazing, classic. Great performance by Jack.
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brittanyb925 | 75 42nd |
Classic film. Everyone needs to see it.
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Rufam | 75 72nd |
"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a good film -a very good one in fact- that is quite enjoyable and, ultimately, quite touching as well. However, I don't think it deserves its reputation -personally, I found its allegory too simplistic to deem it great. Yes, there are moments of poignancy and some very strong acting (Nicholson delivers a solid, but not his finest performance), but the overall "message" is rather dubious. Still, it is very interesting and compelling throughout.
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PetrosTser | 80 86th |
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a solidly written film, featuring very good acting and memorable characters. Utterly absorbing.
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1 | picfuturo | 85 87th |
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Jack Nicholson generally doesn't make any sense as a human being. This is a very well directed cast full of future all stars, but you forget that until you watch it because Nicholson commands the screen every frame he is in.
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1 | lethias | 93 98th |
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Magnificient acting we have here. God, I adore this movie. And the scene where Nicholson is taking bets for taking out that huge sink is just one of my all-time favourites in movie branch, how come one cannot be given a pulse of hope and share great admiration for Ken Kesey?
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rodrigoppb | 99 99th |
Outstanding movie. Great comic scenes and excellent drama. The whole package of entertainment in just one movie. Perfect acting of Jack Nicholson.
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1 | davisty69 | 87 75th |
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Classic, and great
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stevekimes | 80 47th |
Well acted.
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ShaqFilmClub | 89 42nd |
1 Shaqtacular
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Groucho | 35 77th |
"Nicholson gets to use all the colors on his palette, from quiet, troubled contemplation to the disturbingly truthful, live-wire jesting with which he has become best associated."
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Ptendency | 91 84th |
culto
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Fresh | 96 90th |
The onscreen battle between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher serves as a personal microcosm of the culture wars of the 1970s -- and testament to the director's vision that the film retains its power more than three decades later.
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1 | caractacus | 85 55th |
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Need to watch again.
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1 | sickbay | 81 76th |
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Amazing movie and performance.
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isaboojum | 5 99th |
Perfection. And the most understated villain of all time.
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Trooth | 79 80th |
I want to say this is the role Jack Nicholson was born to play, but The Shining also makes a strong case for that title.
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Gnalkhere | 90 91st |
I found myself in a classroom where everyone was saying "fuck the movie" when comparing the book. I can split the two art mediums as individuals
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jnsoneji | 95 84th |
Nicely written and directed
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The Pirate | 88 88th |
Great movie! Rarely is there an assembled cast as supurb and talented as this! It is, I'll admit, a watered down version of Kesey's amazing novel, but you can forgive it for that; it's a movie that shall never be forgotten.
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1 | YoSaff | 88 64th |
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Really enjoyable experience, incredibly well acted by the entire cast.
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Criteenque (Criteenque Movie Reviews) | 35 76th |
What gives the film its power is it's observations of hero and villain, victim and aggressor, fiction and reality in a world where every aspect of life has been shunted sideways and turned upside down. [Full Review]
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Ale-Jet | 92 85th |
Enestående film fra Milos Forman, som omhandler pasienter på en mental institusjon. Jack Nicholson spiller fantastisk, og hele filmen totalt sett er meget solid.
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1 | HollowZero | 76 42nd |
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It's a good movie, but like most movies about mental illness, it's overdone and inaccurate.
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osy | 90 91st |
It's a pretty good movie. There were some surprises entertaining the viewers. I highly recommend this movie.
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gokcanz | 90 98th |
* Casting, Acting : 10
* Script : 8
* Directing, Aura : 9
* Ease of Viewing : 9
* Naked Eye : 9
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slug | 8 71st |
Louise Fletcher!
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1 | 1000julys | 87 51st |
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Amazing movie... book was far better.
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1 | JohnnyW2001 | 80 70th |
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Doesn't do justice to the book, but it's still a fantastic movie.
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sammington | 93 78th |
Great performances. A fair bit changed from the book, but was generally for cinematic benefit.
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s2marcel | 78 81st |
great acting and focused storytelling.
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tarvismhm | 94 84th |
A classic story of a psychiatric hospital that still stands to this day.
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1 | mal | 95 86th |
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Class movie.
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rezasalimi | 83 75th |
In moment ... perfectly in moment
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Disaster | 85 78th |
About the only thing I like Jack Nicholson in.
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Nick Hamden (Gorgon Reviews) | 80 77th |
Hey, this is a movie about troubled teens done right. Although they aren't teens. And some of them aren't troubled.
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lisa- | 6 83rd |
it's sentimental, but it has every right to be. a great portrayal of a mental institution. i'm not sure how suitable the final image is of a native american running into the grassy sunset, but we'll leave that be.
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1 | Paraguay1001 | 94 95th |
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Perhaps feels a little dated in style now but the performances are absolutely brilliant.
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rttntomatoes | 96 89th |
The onscreen battle between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher serves as a personal microcosm of the culture wars of the 1970s -- and testament to the director's vision that the film retains its power more than three decades later.
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thereeldeal | 80 80th |
Nurse Ratched is the most sympathetic character in the movie. She's assaulted for doing her fucking job, insisting that the institution members are actually rehabilitated and confront their issues rather than just hiding from what ails them which is what a therapist is supposed to do, and her supposed "coldness" is a professional, calm demeanor that's necessary to secure the emotional stability of the patients. Like a therapist is supposed to do. Also it's a good movie.
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1 | whotemp | 95 96th |
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- 3/1/12
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Yiannos | 85 97th |
(Viewed on 17/03/13): While it lacks the surreal aspects of Kesey's novel, O.F.O.A.C.N is a powerful drama set that also functions as an allegory for the dangers of repressive authority. Nicholson was perfectly cast, even though he doesn't resemble the character physically, and his legendary battle with the dictatorial Nurse Ratchet--played brilliantly by Fletcher with subtle menace--is intense and tragic. The supporting cast is excellent, especially Dourif, Sampson, Lloyd and Harding.
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1 | TBW | 85 94th |
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Great film
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SimonJones96 | 95 84th |
Completely fascinating. Sometimes a funny, and sometimes a deeply uncomfortable watch.
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1 | andreaslutro | 95 98th |
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An extremely emotional movie.
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1 | Rafael Reis | 80 41st |
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Such a disappointment as a book adaptation, literally the worst I've ever seen - not because it didn't have anything to do with the book, because it did, but because it just lacks everything: the EMOTION, the SUSPENSE, the growing TENSION and the ATMOSPHERE the book teems with. If you've read the book, prepare yourself to be terribly let down. There was so much room for making this a brilliant movie but, thanks to poor directing, that didn't happen at all. Everything except Louise is overrated.
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1 | RYM | 84 98th |
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4.20/5
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dardan | 72 77th |
If you like this, then you will also enjoy 'Cool Hand Luke (1967)'. My review for that movie also fits this one: "Great movie about individualism, living vicariously and the contradiction of the former with a rigid rule system that is still present in the US today. A man that wont stay down on the terms of another agent, when everyone around him already has, becomes a tragic hero because of it." The difference being the existential crisis of Luke and the suicidal nature of his death.
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1 | Trout | 3 48th |
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The book was better.
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Hawkins | 75 57th |
Seen this like five times but have never been quite convinced of its greatness. It is an effective 'comfort food' movie, despite the heavy subject matter.
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1 | Errol246 | 6 97th |
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The predicted score was exactly what I had decided in my head. Not much else to say. It's a classic.
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1 | Morble | 82 95th |
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I love this style of uncoordinated, almost rambling, dialogue that was popular in movies around this time period, it flows a lot more naturally and makes observing the characters in the film all the more compelling. This was a great film and a great adaptation from the source material; I highly recommend it.
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1 | Plus_Drole | 90 92nd |
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Not a terribly happy or upbeat movie, but you'll be glad you put yourself through it. It would probably seem slow to modern audiences if there wasn't so much detail and nuance to linger on in each scene. Powerful and very well crafted picture.
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1 | ainocencio48 | 99 87th |
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Simply the best Jack Nicholson's performance, if you ask me. I've watched this more than a couple times already and never did it disappoint me. From beginning to end it would keep you from guessing and anticipating the character's next move.
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1 | mwestcott | 91 77th |
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Jack Nicholson Vs. Louise Fletcher. This movie is quiet and subtle at the best of times. Not to mention amazingly written and performed. It borders on the edge of perfect due to the subject matter not being completely accessible to the non-film buffs among us.
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1 | greghend | 88 94th |
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A fantastic film that goes much deeper than the "renegade patient vs evil nurse" story that it's sometimes built up to be. Nicholson is great but the acting of the supporting cast is phenomenal, particularly that of Brad Dourif playing the young Billy Bibbit. One of the best book adaptations I've seen.
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moviesky08 | 90 98th |
Randall: ''But I tried, didn't I?''
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1 | Number5 | 98 91st |
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Not as good as the book, but massively better than almost everything else.
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Armonica | 95 95th |
full of fun& drama...
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1 | dogeatmoon | 80 77th |
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Worthy of it's praise.
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