my interpretation of the film

Rating: 8/10 (28 November 2007)

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is a film based on a novel written by Ken Kesey. Directed by Czech Milos Forman the $4.4 million dollar film is known as one of the greatest American films of all time. Its symbolic theme takes place in a mental institute where various authoritative figures attempt a consistent routine in order to maintain control of their environment.
Things seem to change in the institution once the very flamboyant and rebellious McMurphy (played by Jack Nicholson) is admitted to the establishment. McMurphy attempts on many occasions to convey his basic human rights and desires by in subordinating to the stern regulations set by the oppressive institution, which later causes him his own very undesirable state of vegetation and then death.
The film portrays a simple, yet forgotten, messagecheaters never prosper. Unfortunately, this is a very true statement. And because of McMurphys'selfish acts of riotousness the ward has lost a patient who committed suicide. Sometimes we as human beings get too caught up in our own lives that we forget about those who surround us. We need to remember that everyone we encounter has a significant reason as to why they're in our lives, whether we realize sooner or later on down the road. We need to take into consideration that others have lives of their own and perhaps something we say or do may affect them in either a positive or negative way.
The film definitely sets a tone of morality and reminds us that everyone has needs of their own. I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend it to any mature viewer.