Review of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) by Mr.hankey — 13 Jun 2006

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an unusual movie adaptation that is adapted by a book by Ken Kesey with the same title. One the book was controversial and still is today because of the materials that the film deals with.

But is considered a classic as well as the movie. The movie is a classic because the way Nicholson conceived R.P. McMurphy as he was acting. The movie was directed by Milos Forman who in my opinion is a fabulous director.

[***SPOILERS***] The absurdity of it all may have been shocking because it was a ward and their were people with mental defeciencies that sometimes would lead to grave violence which is shown in the institution by the fights that take place.

But it is understandable that the twist would lead to a friendship that may have been short but showed that way for someone who was trapped. The characters are lovable in every aspect. Chief is the deaf and dumb indian or so we think, Taber is the annoying yet risky nut, Harding or um.

.. you know his nickname is the cautious and self-centered nut and R.P. McMurphy who supposably has nothing wrong with him. The movie started empty and ended up filled, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a classic for every generation and will remain that way.