An incredible, moving experience

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2007)

This is an absolutely astonishing film that is without doubt the finest I have ever seen. Jack Nicholson's performance is certainly his best one, and maybe one of the greatest of all time. Yet Louise Fletcher very nearly equals him in a chilling portrayal of a woman so devoid of any emotion she seems almost robotic.
I had read the book when I first watched it, so was prepared for the wide range of emotions that would be on display. But nothing quite prepared me for what I would see, I was most surprised at how funny it was, some scenes played purely for comedy.
The ending completely floored me, the sudden switch from comedy to terrible, devastating tragedy was shattering. I absolutely recommend this film to anyone and everyone.