As near to perfection as you'll get!

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2006)

Everything about this film is so near to the perfect film! The screenplay, the acting, the casting, the lighting, camera angles & above all, of course, the directing. Michael Douglas as producer was right to hold out against his father, Kirk's pressure to cast him in the lead role. Jack Nicholson was a 'Tour De Force'. However, let not that comment take anything away from the other actors who were all so superb. The casting had 'genius' written through it in every role. A huge tribute to Milos Foreman for his brilliant understanding of the book, he translated it so well on screen. A film that holds you totally through every minute. A classic of WORLD cinema!!