Review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) by Jesse T — 17 Jun 2007

Awesome Jack Nicholson performance turns an otherwise average movie into an above-average character-centered drama.

This review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) was written by Jesse T on 17 Jun 2007.

Five Easy Pieces has generally received very positive reviews.

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