Redemption and the power mad woman.

Rating: 7/10 (28 December 2001)

Based on R1 DVD 134 minutes.
I recall being very impressed with this movie during its original cinema release, now 25 years later I have the chance to enjoy it again on DVD.
The main theme of inmate being wiser than the doctors is convincing, especially in the relationship between McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) and Chief. All the crazy actors give good to very good performances. The film has many touching and humorous moments while avoiding sentimentality.
Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) is a fine example of female abuse of power, she is spiteful, cold and intelligent. Given an opportunity she is prepared to inflict considerable pain on her defenseless male charges.
The movie fails to make my 'all time great' list but it is worth visiting or revisiting if you have the chance.
7/10