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Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, William Redfield, Will Sampson, Brad Dourif, Sydney Lassick, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, William Duell (mehr)Streaming (5)
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Ein Irrenhaus ist allemal besser als der Knast - findet der hartgesottene Draufgänger McMurphy. Vor Gericht gibt er sich als unzurechnungsfähig aus und lässt sich in eine staatliche Nervenheilanstalt einweisen. Doch was ihn dort erwartet, hätte er sich niemals träumen lassen Eine boshafte Stationsschwester führt ein brutales, menschenverachtendes Regiment und die hilflosen Patienten vegetieren in Angst und Verzweiflung vor sich hin. Wer sich nicht anpasst, wird ohne Gnade mit Elektroschocks gefügig gemacht. Doch McMurphy ist aus anderem Holz geschnitzt Er nimmt die Herausforderung an und erklärt dem grausamen System den offenen Krieg... (Warner Bros. DE)
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It may be surprising in connection with the name of Miloš Forman, but his name always comes to mind whenever I think of political motifs in film-making, specifically left-wing political concepts. While his films don't feature revolutions or strike movements, nor are they simple and clear political manifestos, Forman works in a complex way with the basic ideals of intellectual leftism and depicts in his films the boundaries of human freedom, democracy, and equality. For example, in Ragtime, he explores the issue of racial emancipation, in Hair the anti-war movement, and in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, as an uninvolved observer, he follows the perennial conflict between authoritarianism, hiding behind competence and responsibility for the entrusted flock, represented by the "big" sister, and between free-thinking and anarchy represented by the volatile character portrayed by Jack Nicholson. On one hand, there is responsibility, but do we even know if those who decide are always selfless and just? On the other hand, are those who operate under the concept of absolute freedom capable of bearing the responsibility for the consequences of their actions, and would a society composed solely of McMurphys function? Wouldn't what we admire in his fight for his own rights soon be at our throats if it surrounded us? And above all, is democratic voting in a society composed of average individuals often with poor education, low intelligence, and minimal motivation the best way to govern society? Doesn't democratic choice when appointing a political position equate to voting by incapacitated patients in a psychiatric institution? From an acting, directing, and screenwriting perspective, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is one of the peaks of world cinema, and Forman has rightfully become a legend of American cinema. Overall impression: 100%.
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Ein unsägliches Schauspiel- und Regiekonzert, basierend auf einem hervorragenden Skript und einem großartigen Drehbuch. Es ist schwer zu sagen, wem die Suggestivität von Einer flog über das Kuckucksnest am meisten zuzuschreiben ist, ob dem Ensemble von Schauspielern, die hinter den Mauern der Welt der "Abnormität" mehrere Wochen verbrachten, um das dortige Kolorit aufzusaugen und zu absorbieren (und dies ist allen perfekt gelungen) oder Miloš Forman, dessen einfühlsame und im Grunde unaufdringliche, aber perfekt getaktete Regie dem Film eine ruhige, unterschwellige Dramatik verleiht, die in den Gruppentherapieszenen ihre größte Intensität erreicht... Die wohl angemessenste Schlussfolgerung ist, dass Einer flog über das Kuckucksnest eine perfekt aufeinander abgestimmte Symphonie aller Instrumente ist, die von den Soloparts von Jack Nicholson (unglaublich lebhaft und wahrhaftig manisch) und Louise Fletcher (hinter deren schöner Fassade sich ein minimalistischer Ausdruck des Grauens verbirgt) dominiert wird. Der stille Kampf zwischen diesen beiden Elementen - dem lärmenden Lebemann und Unruhestifter McMurphy und der despotischen Herrscherin Schwester Ratched - wird durch die kleineren, aber umso respektableren Parts der Stationsinsassen perfekt ergänzt. Miloš Forman navigiert durch die Welt der "Freaks" mit absoluter Selbstverständlichkeit, dokumentarischem Verständnis und einem untrüglichen Gespür für das innere Drama der Figuren. Dieses Bild der individuellen Freiheit und der Freude am Leben inmitten einer Welt, die ihre Bewohner gnadenlos verschlingt, stellt auch nach all den Jahren alles in den Schatten, was zu diesem Thema gedreht wurde (einschließlich die berechnenden Verurteilten).
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In jeder Hinsicht ein hervorragender Film, der in der Vorstellung des Zuschauers mit steigenden Zuschauerzahlen wie Wein reift. Miloš Forman in seiner besten Form und von Jack Nicholsons wildem Schauspiel kann man den Blick nicht abwenden. Und so könnte ich alles bei diesem Film lobend hervorheben. Kurz gesagt, dieses Werk ist zurecht legendär.
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Was kann ich noch über dieses filmische Juwel sagen, wenn praktisch schon alles gesagt wurde. Dieser Film lebt vor allem von den Leistungen der vielen beteiligten Schauspieler - von Bohemien Jack Nicholson über die teuflische Louise Fletcher und den gutmütigen Will Sampson bis hin zum dümmlichen Brad Dourif. Vor allem diese Schauspieler vollbringen unglaubliche Wunder, und es ist ihnen und dem beklemmenden Umfeld der Nervenheilanstalt, das fast immer funktioniert, zu verdanken, dass dieser Film des berühmtesten tschechischen Regisseurs ein filmisches Juwel von höchster Qualität ist. Kurzum, ein wunderschöner Film, für den wir Forman wirklich dankbar sein können.
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Miracles happen sometimes. This low-budget film nobody expected anything from and by a director with almost no reputation, went on to become a worldwide hit, winner of five major Oscars and a pearl of world cinema. Louise Fletcher, as Nurse Mildred, is one of the most repulsive creatures and the final scene one of the most emotional and moving in the history of cinema.
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Excellent, but I can’t give it a full score, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest didn’t impress me enough for that. Besides, I doubt the film was supposed to make me sympathise with the character of Louise Fletcher, and that Nicholson’s character was supposed to get on my nerves. The nuthouse is a brilliantly depressive setting, but the film never managed to transmit that very well to me as a viewer. It just failed to leave me with that unique 100% impression. 85%
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One of the most accomplished adaptations of a literary novel, which is absolutely fabulous in itself. Forman in his top form and with a host of exceptional actors in mostly roles of a lifetime.
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Clearly the best of Miloš Forman, the best of Jack Nicholson, and one of the most works I most admire. If I had to objectively state one film that deserves the highest rating from everyone, I would say it is indeed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The actors compete over who does the best acting job – whether it's Randall, the head nurse, or any of the other crazies, they are all incredibly believable. For me, the best was the Indian, also because of the ending, where my jaw dropped and stayed hanging open for quite some time.
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A truly good and interesting movie. I’m not too keen on Jack Nicholson, but here he gives an excellent performance and his McMurphy is a really great piece of acting, but equally great is Will Sampson in the role of the taciturn Chief. In fact, all of the acting performances deserve admiration. Perfect nutters :-). And Louise Fletcher as the dictatorial nurse is asking to be strangled. Forman’s masterpiece.
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There isn’t much to add. The label of one of the best films in history is very well deserved, as well as the five Oscars in the five major categories. It revitalised Miloš Forman's career in an incredible way, helping him rise to the position of a respected and successful great director. But where would this film be with a different cast? The praise here is not only due to Jack Nicholson, whose performance is brilliant and heartfelt, and I rank it among the best I've ever seen, but also to the other actors involved, who are incredible as the madmen and give the film a distinct authenticity and power. The story is precisely written and directed, Louise Fletcher is both charming and devilish at the same time, and the ending is an unforgettable experience that everyone should savour.
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As a local film reviewer who has been writing movie reviews for about 7 years, it’s quite a shame not to have written something about this 45-year-old classic. I must start by saying that Jack Nicholson is a true acting genius. He has proven this in many films, and here he confirms that when he fully immerses himself in a role, he can deliver a legendary performance that will be recorded in cinematic history. His character, McMurphy, who treats everything with humor, is full of biting remarks and always has the last word, is one of the most exquisitely written characters, and it is even better translated to the screen. But besides him, the rest of the cast doesn't just play second fiddle; the supporting characters also shine in many ways (for example, DeVito as Martini is a great showcase of his talent). Louise Fletcher, most likely a deserved Oscar winner, was fascinating to watch as her anger and indignation slowly boiled over with the increasing runtime, culminating in an inevitable explosion. And the ending is truly a genius affair; the scene by the bed with the Chief was emotionally overwhelming. It was expected, but Miloš Forman presented it with such mastery that you were left with your mouth agape. Literally. A powerful film that leaves an even stronger impact. For me, it gets 90%.
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I've had this legendary film queued up for a long time, and it took me a while to get to it. I finally saw it, and I must say, it's a truly intense spectacle. Some of the actors play their madmen absolutely brilliantly. Danny DeVito is absolutely captivating, but it's clear that the main attention is focused on Nicholson and Fletcher. I like that the conflict isn't usually direct but more like a cold war. It builds up beautifully. Each scene has its strength, even if its climax may come gradually. When you want to create hell, you don't need demons.
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The immense power of this work lies primarily in its immensely evocative delivery and its relentless final impact on the viewer's emotions. Who is actually the biggest fool here is a very difficult question for each viewer to answer for themselves. Just writing the review here now and recalling snippets of this immortal Forman flick brings tears to my eyes once again. Miloš Forman has transformed all the apparent drawbacks (the closed setting, the limited space for Nicholson, the overall feeling of detachment) into major strengths that result in a gripping emotional spectacle with Jack Nicholson in the role of a lifetime. It's hard to say who is the king of this film, Forman or Nicholson, but what is certain is that this is an exceptional film whose intrinsic value will only increase with time. What is remarkable is that such a seemingly "small", human, intimate, and actually low-budget film has managed to appeal to such a wide spectrum of audiences and academics. Ultimately, this is a "great" film, a film great in its ideas, its production, its brilliant cast, and its absolutely breathtaking conclusion.
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