Review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) by David L — 13 Mar 2015
What is 5 Easy Pieces? One of them is a piano piece played by Jack Nicholson late in the film. You will also see Jack cry, seldom seen on film.
This tragic story of a life hurled into nowhere is Jack Nicholson's debut performance. Although coming from a middle class family with gifted musical talent, Jack just can't help himself but hit the road and be himself.
He reluctantly come home after 3 years when his father is ill and can't speak or respond to anything. Jack's sister and he get along fabulously, but he falls in love with his sister-in-law but finds she is not willing to leave with him.
Jack Nicholson is just Jack, but not the crazy we know him to be today. He is a little crazy, prone to violence and rootless. The diner scene is priceless.
5 Easy Pieces could be about a puzzle, but its much more serious than that. The puzzle is Jack's future...
This review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) was written by David L on 13 Mar 2015.
Five Easy Pieces has generally received very positive reviews.
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