Not what I expected, but I absolutely loved it. It started out slow, but once we got to know Nicholson's character I got drawn in. I couldn't figure him out and I had to know what he was going to do next. I needed to know what he was thinking. That to me, seems to be the mark of an extraordinary actor. How does he do it? How does he express so much and make me want to know so much more? There is a scene near the end of the movie when I want him to do something. I'm screaming for him to go just go, and the camera lingers on his face. There is so much expression on his face, but it is unclear what the heck he is thinking. I couldn't figure him out, and I loved that.
It wasn't just him. Nurse Ratched had me scratching my head as well. Was she a brilliant nurse, saying and doing the things she did for a purpose? Or was she a crazy bitch acting in pride? I wondered throughout the movie what she was thinking and what her motives were.
I really loved all of the characters. Especially Chief. I just want to give him a big "secret hug." I wish someday that I could write a screenplay like this.
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