Call number
DVD-DRAMA 271
Collection
Publication
Warner Home Video (2011), Edition: New Packaging ed.
Description
Tells the adventures of a free-spirited mental ward inmate whose rebelliousness pits him against the repressive head nurse, and whose charm wins him the loyalty of his fellow inmates.
User reviews
LibraryThing member unclebob53703
Not much I can say about this, except that I left the movie unable to speak. The direction and acting speak for themselves, and the ending is incredibly powerful. The music haunted me for years. If you love the movie be sure to read Ken Kesey's excellent novel. It lacks the dramatic punch of the
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LibraryThing member comfypants
An apparently sane convict is transferred to a mental hospital.
One of my biggest movie pet-peeves is the Nurse Ratched character: the unrelatable villain who exists for the sole purpose of committing gross injustices against innocent characters, thereby uniting the easily manipulated members of the
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: A
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.4/4
One of my biggest movie pet-peeves is the Nurse Ratched character: the unrelatable villain who exists for the sole purpose of committing gross injustices against innocent characters, thereby uniting the easily manipulated members of the
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audience with the protagonist in their common hatred of something absurdly easy to hate - the Nazi Commanders or the Wicked Step Mothers of the fictional world. It's really a testament to how great this movie is that even though it's the quintessential example of that type of character device, it still works, and I don't roll my eyes even a little.Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: A
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.4/4
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LibraryThing member Lucky-Loki
By modern standards, the majority of the film might come off as a bit bland and straightforward, but it is still superbly acted, with plenty of memorable and funny bits interspersed. And in the end, the journey is well worth it, as the amazing ending makes the movie's status as a cinema classic
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LibraryThing member ponsonby
Some of it is rather contrived, and some highly unlikely. But its effectiveness cannot be denied. Nearly fifty years on, tt is Louise Fletcher's performance which dominates the film rather than Jack Nicholson, though he plays his character well.
Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Adapted Screenplay — 1975)
National Film Registry (1993)
UPC
883929152605