Review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) by Neilio O — 02 Aug 2010
A brilliant, brave, overtly existential character study of the flaws within our being- that can either bind us, or set us free. Watching the film, it was hard to understand the character of Robert Dupea, a seemingly indifferent free loader who cares not for the world around him, nor for his place and purpose within it.
Such a bizarrely complex character, and yet- Jack Nicholson takes the man by his reins and controls this multi-layered, imperfect individual with such discipline and control, that he becomes a person one feels that they could just reach out and grab- as if Dupea were a screen character born to life.
Nicholson truly is a gifted actor, able to surprise an audience with nearly every performance, and he does so wonderfully here. Accompanied by an almost-equally complex, heartbreaking performance by Karen Black, as well as a talented supporting cast, this film features some of the most memorable scenes in recent film history, as well as two incredible performances.
A tough, raw existential discussion that is not to be missed.
This review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) was written by Neilio O on 02 Aug 2010.
Five Easy Pieces has generally received very positive reviews.
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