One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Movie Reaction! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!
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- It was really a roller coaster ride of emotions. Fantastic film and I recommend it highly!
Hey guys, I'm Shaneel (Shan). Welcome to the channel!
My reaction to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) for the first time. Hope you enjoy the video!
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The Chief was played by Native American Will Sampson. He was from Okmulgee OK. He was a rodeo performer and was discovered by the producers and offered the role. It was his first film. He costarred with Charles Bronson in The Great White Buffalo. Think about this, his first 4 films he costarred with Nicholson. Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson. Sadly, he died in 87 at only 53.
Sampson had mostly small roles, but he made each one unforgettable. RIP Will...
If I remember right, Will Sampson was working as tour guide/park ranger, when he was discovered and cast in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
One could say his life was too short, but at the same, he truly lived. Not something you can say about everyone, even with longer life spans.
Will Sampson also had a small but important role in "The Outlaw Josie Wales".
He played Ten Bears in The Outlaw Josie Wales.
You get my like because you don’t scream over the movie like a lot of other reactors.
He respects the movie as the star of the video and doesn’t narcissistically convert his channel into “the Shan show”
Omg, yes. Some reactors treat their vids like they’re one man comedy shows. Hate that corny shit. I love the way this guy does his reactions.
It won win all five major Academy Awards: best picture, best actor (Nicholson), best actress (Louise Fletcher), best director (Miloš Forman), and best screenplay.
brad dourif (billy), even at this young age, is such an incredible and underrated actor
Agreed. From the tragically endearing Billy to the disgustingly insidious Grima Wormtongue the man clearly has range. He was nominated for an academy award for this role.
It's a pity that he's been typecast as a creep in so many films. That probably has a lot to do with him being the voice of Chucky.
@@HermanVonPetri don't forget the killer in Exorcist 3!
By far his greatest acting, in my opinion. Perfect role for Brad's talent.
Agreed. I just saw Brad In a great episode of Star Trek Voyager. The episode was called “Meld” and he was terrific in it.
In the novel, by Ken Kesey, the story is told from the point of view of the Chief, who acts as the narrator. You find out a lot more about him. One thing I remember is that he views himself as very small but his size varies depending on his feelings. He doesn't talk because he thinks he is so small that nobody can hear his voice. As you might imagine, McMurphy makes him feel enormous by the end of the story.
Some funny facts ... this movie was shown in cinemas in Stockholm for 10 years. That says something about the film.
Should be shown every year as far as I am concerned
You are an exceptional reactor! Your insight, intelligence, and film knowledge make your reactions incredibly entertaining and enjoyable. You are amazingly articulate and somehow manage to comment without breaking the flow of the film. Not sure how you do that, but that, as well as your natural charisma and overall likability make you the best reactor I've watched (and I've watched a great many). Please continue to do what you do. As a writer and a film buff, I truly appreciate your skill, and I look forward to your work. Peace to you.
Thank you so very much Margaret! Your words really mean so much to me :)
Agree on every single word! It's like listening to a good teacher, you accompany the viewer with small, insightful observation and then drop the big stuff. Kudos!
I recommend reading the book that this movie was based upon. It is from the perspective of the Chief and you see the events from his eyes and you get the sense of the change that comes over him as he stops taking his medication that was keeping him numb to reality.
Shan I've been watching your reactions to these movies and although I'm commenting 2 years after you posted the reaction on Cuckoo's Nest I just want to take this opportunity to tell you that you should be a PROFESSIONAL critic, and a highly paid one at that. There are few out there that can really get into a movie on a vast number of levels. Hollywood could save money by showing you some takes to see if they are on the right track before they keep pouring money into a movie that is going in the wrong direction. YOU sir are amazing and your reviews are satisfying in that you pick up on what each individual viewer gets out of these movies from the comedy all the way through some of THE most emostional. I'm not sure of your age, but I know a few younger people that won't even bother to watch movies coming up through the decades.
One of three movies to win the big five Oscars (movie, actor, actress, director, screenplay). It Happened One Night and Silence of the Lambs were the others. It Happened One Night was from the 30's I believe. It is worth a watch if you like old B&W movies. I don't think it would be reaction worthy though.
I looked it up after watching the film and it deserved every single one of them! I haven't watched either but I'll definitely be watching Silence of the Lambs on this channel!
"The King" Clark Gable was known as :-)
Any of Frank Capra's movies are worth watching, especially from his peak period between "It Happened One Night" and "It's a Wonderful Life" (which includes "Lost Horizon", "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" and "Arsenic and Old Lace", among others).
In addition to the Oscar wins Brad Dourif(Billy Bibbitt) was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor....not bad considering it was his film debut
A fantastic reaction to a fantastic film. I have a recommendation based on this film, starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. It is a medical drama but its not about mental illness. The film is 'Awakenings' from 1990.
Thank you so much for your compliments! I have not watched the film yet so thank you for that, adding it to the list!
Love that Milos Foreman always has a great sense of humor in his films. Great reaction to a nearly perfect film!
Michael Douglas’s father, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, owned the film rights for years and really wanted to play McMurphy but realized by the time it would be made he was too old for the part. Son Michael produced and won the Oscar and paid tribute to his dad. At that time in the 70s Michael was an actor but had only done tv and was not at all A list yet. Saw this when it came out and thought Danny D was a real patient!!! He and Michael Douglas were roommates when they began their careers.
I work security in mental hospital and this film is the library.. says it all about how well made it is.
This is one of my favorite films of all time. Milos is pronounced "Mee-losh". Another great Milos Forman film to watch is "Amadeus". One of the best 80s Hollywood movies in my opinion. The only thing about it is that's currently it's only available in the inferior (in my opinion) Director's Cut version that ruins the flow of that otherwise perfect film. The only way to get the original theatrical version is to either get an old out-of-print DVD, or to pirate a fan "restoration" that removes extra scenes and restores other things that were changed for the 2002 version back to their original state.
Thank you for the correction in pronunciation and your comment! This film left me in an emotional state several hours after watching. I haven't watched Amadeus before bit I'm definitely going to. I will look for the original cut (if you know what I mean) but if I can't find it I'll have to settle for the director's cut. this is one of the few times a I've heard the opinion that the theatrical cut was better than the Director's cut. interesting stuff!
Yeah - don't watch the Director's Cut of Amadeus. It's bloated. The theatrical cut was perfect.
I'll try and "find' the theatrical version then 😂
It's the same with "Apocalypse Now". Scenes were added to it, that diminished one of it's greatest characters, Colonel William Kilgore, portrayed by Robert Duvall. Specifically, the ones where Captain Willard and his men stole the seemingly immune from enemy fire, Colonel's surfboard. The other scenes added were okay, weren't really necessary. Coppola should have kept it original.
@@ShanWatchesMovies A little late to the party. When Louis Fletcher (Nurse Ratchet) accepted her Oscar for Best Actress 1977, she used sign language because both of her parents are deaf
We think Nurse Ratched is bad. Billy's mother must be a total monster to make him commit suicide rather than face her. Brad Dourif, Who plays Billy is often overlooked in this movie. It was his film debut in he was like 24. I recognized him before I recognized Danny DeVito.
I have watched many of your reaction videos and I would like to commend you on how thoughtful and insightful your reaction and analysis of each movie is. I am a fan . 😊😊😊
Movie is based on a book by same name. Book was written by Ken Kesey who wrote the book as a critique of mental hospitals. There's a backstory about Kesey. He was attending Stanford University when he enrolled in a CIA funded LSD study. Kesey got into LSD, joined the Haight Ashbury hippie crowd. Was involved in the now famous 'acid test'.
This, along with Twelve Angry Men, are my two favorite dramas ever, so glad you obviously enjoyed AND appreciated this one.
I should also note here that I tend to watch a lot of 'reaction' videos here on TH-cam, and yours are by far the most insightful, intelligent and interesting...your knowledge of filmmaking, cinematography, editing and the craft itself are evident, and your commentary is always smart as hell...keep it up, SUBSCRIBED...;)
I loved seeing Brad Dourif as Billy becoming such a prick as the Deputy in Mississippi Burning. The man shows an incredible range!
Your reaction videos are among the best I’ve seen. I can’t think of anything to add to your own observations and those among the comments from others. Brilliant.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!
I read the book at least 10 times. It's incredible. And I was very ancious about the film because I was afraid it will not do the book justice. But they nailed it. It's different than the book, the pace and storytelling are different, but they bring the main points of the story and the caracters brilliantly across. The best role Nicholson ever played imho. His performance captures R. P. McMurphy perfectly.
Everybody is brilliant, but one flaw in his character and the story would fall apart. What a great performance. I love the film in a different way, but I watched it as often as I read the book. It's a masterpiece that should be shown more often.
And a great reaction, too, I enjoyed it a lot.
The novel this film was based on was quite influential in bringing public awareness to the treatment of patients in mental health facilities. Heavy medication and barbaric treatments were still commonplace, and those with mental illness were thought to be defective and dangerous. Looking at it from 2021, I still see echoes of these very themes in society itself. Great reaction, as always!
My theatre company put this play on last year and got a bunch of local awards for it. Since the play is set from Bromden's POV and he sees the hospital and everyone in it as parts of a big machine, the set and costume design turned everyone into dieselpunk cyborgs. It was easily the best show I've been a part of. I played Scanlon (who in the book and play had the lines and general role of Christopher Lloyd's movie-only character here)
Thats amazing! Must've been pretty awesome!
The entire book (by Ken Kesey) is actually narrated by the Native American character.. it is told by him.
It's impossible to think of juicy fruit without thinking of the chief
You do an incredible job. Genuine analysis. Insightful. I’m new to your channel, and find it incredible.
I worked for 22 years where this was filmed and as well an acting friend and myself at the time the movie was being made, snuck onto a couple of sets and were promptly removed lol
You do the best movie reviews that I have come across.
Fun fact, Danny Devito and Christopher Lloyd would go on to co-star in a rather successful TV sitcom called "Taxi ".
Great reaction Shan. I've loved this film since I saw it on TV as a kid. For a film with similar themes I suggest you check out "The Ninth Configuration". It stars Stacey Keech, and he is supported by Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Robert Loggia, Neville Brand and others who give first rate performances. Written by William Peter Blatty.
Have you ever seen 'Little Big Man'......that starred Dustin Hoffman & a lot of other familiar faces....that came out in the 1960s?
I have not, thank you for the recommendation and comment, adding it to the list!
1970, or '71, I believe.
@@ShanWatchesMovies OMG what an AWESOME film, released in '70, you'll enjoy it!!
Little big man is like one of my favorite movies. Dustin Hoffman is awesome
I just started watching your reaction, so I don't know if you covered this, but I was BLOWN AWAY when I discovered Martini , the character was played by Danny DeVito
Joker and Penguin in the same movie, but different characters.
Jack Nicholson’s character archetype (or at least one aspect of it) of the rebel who bucks authority is one of my favorites in storytelling. ‘Cool Hand Luke’ is another movie with that type of protagonist. ‘Train spotting’ is another one of my favorite films, though the characters in that aren’t exactly that type, more like they are directionless but don’t want to conform to what other people’s ideas of how life should be.
Luke & Trainspotting are 2 of my favorites as well.
If you ever do a Western, please consider "The Outlaw Josie Wales" starring Clint Eastwood. A movie with a lot of subtle social statements but not preachy. Also features Will Sampson (the chief).
I definitely look into it! thank you for the recommendation, adding it to the list!
My favourite western 👍
I watched the stage play of this in London in something like 2006. Starred Christian Slater. Was great.
Your last line of the movie review was the perfect ending.
One of the best movies taken from a great novel, I think you would like Catch-22 just as much, another movie taken from a novel that was done brilliantly.
I know the concept of a catch-22 but I've never actually watched the film or read the book. I'm sure it'll be worth the watch!
@@ShanWatchesMovies I re-watched Catch-22 today (haven't watched it in about 20 years), it holds up, and might be even more relevant today than it was 20 years ago.
The best reactors are those with real empathy! You have a lot of real empathy!
I love your reaction to movies! I think you have a way of noticing what is supposed to be noticed in the movie. I have a lot of the movies you have reacted to. Your channel makes me rewatch and respect the films even more. Thank you for the great commentary 🎞🎬🎥
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestAcademy AwardsAwards
Best Picture
1976 · Michael Douglas, Saul Zaentz
Winner
Best Actor
1976 · Jack Nicholson
Winner
Best Actress
1976 · Louise Fletcher
Winner
Best Director
1976 · Miloš Forman
Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay
1976 · Bo Goldman, Lawrence Hauben
Winner
Best Supporting Actor
1976 · Brad Dourif
Nominee
Best Film Editing
1976 · Richard Chew, Sheldon Kahn, Lynzee Klingman
Nominee
Best Cinematography
1976 · Haskell Wexler, Bill Butler
Nominee
Best Original Score
1976 · Jack Nitzsche
Nominee
My cousin was really good friends with Will Sampson (The Chief). Good guy.
Another great Milos Foreman film is Ragtime, it also has Brad Dourif
Just watched it yesterday. Spectacular movie
I am very interested in your interpretation of this film. I have only watched it about 5 times now and still struggle with 'getting it'. Very strong film, lots of cool stuff going on and a LOT of familiar faces from many other movies.
I am going to type my comments as the movie/reaction flows. "Amazing actor" I agree, Nicholson is a powerful actor and pulled this one off quite well. Interesting observation of the music and meds, never saw that. His fishing trip was brilliant!! Giving the ones that chose to join him a taste of the outside life, something different from their daily routine. When Chief made it clear he could hear and speak I lost it, one of the best scenes in the movie! The ECT scene hit me a little hard as I had to personally deal with someone going through this type of mental treatment...as it turns out it was completely unnecessary as she had been misdiagnosed several times. I feel at the point where Scatman helps him, he has realized he's going to be there for a while so might as well make it the most fun time he can...make it fun for EVERYone! When Ratched asks the guy how his mom would feel I knew she was evil, using that aspect of his problem against him. Then when MacMurphy chokes her he has realized it too and decides to do something about it. I am at odds with what the Chief does...pros and cons about that.
There is SO much to take in with this film, so much to understand and decipher. Ratched's character is indicative of the state of mental health in general, having dealt with it on the side for a while during my life. Controlling yet unknowing how to handle it. I really enjoyed your reaction/review, I think it helped me to understand the movie a little more...I guess I will know when I watch it again, thanks!!
I love Louise Fletcher as an antagonist and I wish I could have seen her with Sarah Douglas as a duo act :(
I'm new and love your reactions so far. I've noticed you've reacted to One who Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Taxi Driver and Raging Bull.
Those are Great films and would like to make a suggestion of similar caliber filmmaking of that era..
There's too many to name all at once, but I will give 5 Great classics from the same era 70s/80s with great Acting and Direction.
1.The Godfather (1972/1974) (both part 1 and 2) Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro , Robert Duvall etc an epic cinematic masterpiece, a classical saga and is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
2. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Starring Al Pacino is possibly the most perfect entry among the dozens of great gritty Seventies movies that provided me with a durable memory library of cinematic brilliance about a bank robbery gone wrong. Directed by Sidney Lumet
3. The Deer Hunter (1978) is another masterpiece. The cinematography is breathtaking, the characters are tangible, and the narrative, which is broken into three distinct acts, deftly captures what it's like to uproot your life in America to fight an unpopular war in a foreign land and then return. Directed by Michael Cimino
4. Apocalypse Now (1979) Starring Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall another epic war film Directed, produced and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola.
5. Chinatown (1974) Starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. A classic neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski
These are just a few titles for you to consider and research. There's more to suggest but did not want to overwhelm you with too many titles all at once. Please take these under consideration to react to.
First off Thank you for this wonderfully detailed comment with recommendations! Out of the films you suggested I have not watched The Deer Hunter and Chinatown. I know and I've heard of these films over and over again but never actually got around to watching them. Rest assured I'll be watching them on the channel! Thank you so much for your suggestions again, I really appriciate it!
BTW, The first two Godfather films might be my favorite films of all time (It's hard to choose, but they are both up there)
This was an awesome movie!!!
8:30 - I enjoy that scene a lot. This is what I call quality entertainment
i think the point of this movie is that no one is crazy -- its about who defines crazy. either no one is crazy or we all are.
Great reaction. I'm just now noticing that they styled Rachet's hair to look like animal or demon horns. 😂
Oh my goodness! I didn't notice that at all! What a subtle way for the director to show off their character! Thank you for your comment, compliment and support as usual Lara!
It's funny you say that he's an "agent of chaos" because he plays the Joker as well.
Other milos foreman classics- people vs Larry flynt, Amadeus, man on the moon
I LOVED Man on the Moon. Its one of my top 3 Jim Carrey Films (the other two being Eternal Sunshine and The Truman Show). I haven't watched the others so adding them to the list!
@@ShanWatchesMovies Amadeus was probably Foreman's 2nd best, next to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. It was an incredibly powerful masterpiece also.
The curly haired guy also plays a priest Exorcist 3
Amadeus is a must if you like Forman's work at all. A lot of people passionately prefer the theatrical cut, but the Director's cut is still one of the best movies ever made.
You have to see Nicholson's 1975 BAFTA speech after watching this.
Watch Amadeus. Try to find the theatrical cut and not the directors cut. Though that is my opinion
Jack Nicholson has many great movies but 3 spectacular roles. They are:
1. Cuckoos Nest
2. Shining
3. Easy Rider
Your insights and reactions to these movies are really cool to watch you seem like an awesome guy (kinda guy I’d want to hang out with) keep it up buddy
The book is written by the viewpoint of the chief
An amazing movie but one I only very rarely watch. It simply hits too hard emotionally. The evil Nurse Ratchet and McMurphys fight and loss against the system. It breaks my heart.
Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I was an emotional wreck by the end of the film. Next time I'll watch it will be way way in the future. One of the best "individual vs society" of all time, maybe even the best (I've seen so far)!
Evil is a strong word.
@@d3l3tes00n She was a strong case for it.
@@LA_HA Nah. We might do evil things, but no one is evil.. that takes away from how complex humans really are.
@@d3l3tes00n If you do evil things, you're evil. Perhaps not evil all the time, but to erase what we do and what we arewhen we do them minimalizes our complexity as human beings just the same, as well as the levels in which we are capable of operating.
Uma Obra-Prima de filme. Sempre adoro assistir como se fosse a primeira vez. Uma experiência que ficou para sempre em meu coração.
Loved this reaction, one of my most favorite movies! The chief is the one who "flew over the cuckoo's nest". Usually people who are "different" are called "cuckoo" and cuckoo's nest means the asylum.
Best reaction channel on TH-cam. Thoughtful, heartfelt, incisive. If you upped your production values a little. A better camera, better mic, more considered framing & background, your channel could blow up. You are choosing the right films to watch: Mature, thoughtful pieces of cinema, & you respond to them intelligently - emotional intelligence and good analysis. Just up the presentation a little. Look at Brandon Likes Movies channel - he's got a decent setup, and his channel has grown fast. Your reactions are as good.
First off, you have no idea what a comment like yours means to me. Thank you so much. I really try to take a different approach to the usual reactions since the process of filmmaking fascinates me as much as the film itself.
Secondly, Yes! I'm getting a better set up very soon. I started my channel during the pandemic so literally ALL the stores in the country ran out of Logitech webcams so I had to settle for a cheap Chinese one. They'll apparently be in stock some time in September. I've also ordered a proper mic that should arrive in 2 weeks or so! And as for the background, I'm going to improve that too (don't know how yet, any suggestions would help)!
Lastly, my reaction of Aliens is coming out tomorrow hopefully, day after by the latest. Close Encounters With the Third Kind is coming next so do watch out for those. Thank you again for the compliments!
@@ShanWatchesMovies If you can get hold of quite a cheap DSLR type camera - something with a proper lens, I think this may be better. It would be a shame if you were held back by using a webcam. I'd think seriously about how to make your videos look more pro. Doesn't have to be crazy expensive lighting setup necessarily, you can increase incrementally. But without it, the subconscious effect is detrimental to the overall package. And that would be a shame, because the content is good.
I have seen ...Cuckoo's Nest many time. It's my favourite film. And seeing your reactions to key moments was very interesting. Especially the choking Ratched - being conflicted about it. Knowing you were supposed to be satisfied, but having the emotional intelligence to realise the repercussions. And I loved reaction to chief's ripping out of the faucet.
Re background - it's really about composing/dressing so it feels considered. And if you had a cheap DSLR with a prime lens, and shallow depth of field, you'd have to worry about it slightly less. Just compose the shot nicely, and you're half way there.
I have many films in mind that I think you would get a lot out of. And I kinda like the idea that you would perhaps concentrate on the 70s-80s. You seem to get a kick out of that era. I'm gonna list some films: Ordinary People, Kramer vs Kramer, Klute, Marathon Man, Deliverance, The Conversation, Dead Poets Society, Tootsie, Broadcast News, After Hours, Amadeus. Not exhaustive, but these are all interesting films for grownups. I have omitted escapist fare. Nothing wrong with that, but every man & his dog is watching those kinds of films. Which is not to say you shouldn't include them. Nothing wrong with Aliens or Close Encounters. But I sense a depth of feeling in your reactions that is more aligned with films above. Which is why I think your reaction to Cuckoo's Nest is so good.
Thank you for the detailed reply.
I do own a 10 year old canon 500D and I do believe I own the cheap 50mm prime lens. Should that be a better choice over a 2019 high end webcam? If it is I'll be saving some money there. The problem with the 500D is that it shoots up to 30 mins at a time. I don't know how much of a hassle that might be. I'll try to frame my shots better though (I know they are bad, I guess I didn't believe my videos would get more than a dozen views).
I was an emotional wreck after watching the film. Usually I'm more upbeat during the review section, but I couldn't be for this one even after I tried. It was truly an amazing experience! About emotional intelligence, I love when a director questions my mortality and from what it seems you recommended movies that would provoke a similar reaction, so thank you for that.
Finally, I have not watched single film you mentioned in the last paragraph except The Conversation (excellent film). I'll be adding them to the list and I'll try to improve my production quality (my younger siblings keep saying the same thing).
@@ShanWatchesMovies There may be a way of hooking up your 500D to your computer via USB, and using software to make it seen as a webcam. I did this recently for Zoom calls with a Nikon D800 DSLR. And the 50mm kit lens, set on perhaps f1.8 would look better than a webcam for sure. I think there may be a Canon bit of software for doing it. Do some digging, because I think this may be the solution.
The list of films I gave you, if I say so myself, are stone cold classics. And many of them are emotive. Ordinary People & Dead Poets Society especially - the latter I think you'll get a kick out of.
In defense of Shan, it's about the creator and the movies he is watching with great inciteful commentary. I could care less about his background or camera really.
You did great...I teared up at the end.
The one that won...was playing to be "cookoo"
Murphy was most likely a little off, but he was a drink of Freedom.
"Are you all crazy?"
Look up the short story..."The System of Dr. Tarr and Profesor Feather" by E.A. Poe...
Jack won the best male performer Oscar for this role, so yes, the Academy Awards achnowledged this film.
Fortunately, nowadays, the 'black box' is not used and neither is lobotomy. Most of the rest of the things on the psych ward are remarkably similar to the people you see here. Medication time is identical.:)
Netflix is coming out with a series on Nurse Ratchet’s origins from American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy. It looks appropriately insane.
Holy Crap, I had no idea! Thank you form that! Looking it up ASAP. Wonder who'll be playing her!
Shan Watches Movies th-cam.com/video/ZU9ZtlkSnnE/w-d-xo.html. Sarah Paulson I believe is her name. That link is the trailer.
Just watched it! Sarah Paulson seems perfectly cast! Looking forward to watching it for sure!
Sarah pulls off the seemingly sweet psychopath with dead eyes that was present in this movie. And Ryan Murphy seems most comfortable in portraying this time period and level of campiness, so I’m excited too.
I love this movie, great reaction.
Brilliant Film.
There's a new series called Ratched on Netflix that I thought was really good. Possible thing for you to watch?
Check Amadeus out. The same Director of this. Milos Forman. 👍
Hey Shan . I enjoy your reviews , and am sort of an amateur reviewer myself . You should review " Heavenly Creatures ' , one of my favorites .
Another great 1975 film you should react to - Dog Day Afternoon.
Checkout the movie ''K-PAX.'' A sci-Fi version of 'Cuckoo's Nest.'
What I take from this movie is one of the themes is about control. Mac Murphys and Nurse Ratcheds control of the patients (carrot and the stick) also a critique on; at the time institutions dealt with mental illness
You deserve to watch 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
I wish you had spent more time on the nurse Ratchet character. That character is one of the most evil characters in cinema history. The psychopathic nature delivered with the facade of kindness and empathy makes my skin crawl
Well, the film ended with one flying over the cuckoo's nest. So it was a *roll credits* moment.
Brad Dourif, who played Billy, is now best known as the voice of Chucky.
Wormtoung in LOTR as well
I stay with my opinion, that nurse Ratched is one of the most evil characters of all time.
The depressing thing about this is, this sort of evil is one of the most common ones in the real world.
She was just doing her job like the Nazi she was,
Request: Cool Hand Luke. Really enjoy your channel
Last year's Heisman Trophy winner for LSU is a carbon copy of Billy. LOL....P.S. One of the top films of the 70s, no doubt.
You should react to The Shining! :D
You should react to The Good The Bad and the Ugly.
"Repoman" 1982
The film the last detail is really good
yes it was! thank you so much for the comment!
well you know, the whole point of the movie is that mcmurphy isnt supposed to be in there, he just got himself in there rather than going to jail.. its a common thing criminals have done obviously, the ol say youre crazy bit.. as time goes on, more and more people lean towards the idea that for one to commit a crime, especially outrageous ones, the more likely they must be insane, and therefore not responsible for their crimes.. a very dangerous road to go down, if you ask me.. but of course nobodys asking me.. but there it is anyway
'All time favorite film. Good job.
I enjoyed your reaction.
Please consider a request for a reaction video for AWAKENINGS (1990) Robin Williams and Robert Dinero.
this movie... i write and i cry...
Awesome video sir
Shan, do you live in the US, Canada, or Britain?
Sanity is subjective
No, it's not. Certain types are. Some types, not even a little bit. This film discusses different forms of insanity and mental health issues, but it's dangerous to think that all sanity is subjective.
@@LA_HA it is though, ever evolving. I might be reaching in saying it ALL subjective, but the science is mailable.
@@hamburgersandfuriousanger6820 Yes, history, changing cultural norms, and the evolution of science helps us to move things around in terms of diagnosis, treatments, and societal acceptance. I agree with you on that. What I'm talking about is not the "generalized, wide reaching types" of mental illness. I'm talking about the deeper types that span the ages. We may understand Jeffrey Dahmer, but his (and others like him) sanity isn't subjective.
Thank you so much for responding. It's really cool to talk to you about this.
I believe Louise Fletcher won Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Nurse Ratchett.
Deserved it!
Her last name is Fletcher.
@@joconnell8145 oops....thanks!!
@@ryanje8147 You bet!
Please do Primal Fear with Edward Norton next
watched it :(
it was amazing!
Have you seen Chinatown?
i love your channel! i saw this movie in 1976 as a kid at a drive in movie double feature with the film "Food of the Gods" (1976) i was 4 at the time and all i remember from Food of the Gods was a woman being eaten by giant rats and the ending of this film with the Chief escaping into the dawn. The End. I liked and subscribed. like #148
Finally you did it!!!
Yes and it was a great film! Thank you for the suggestion man!