there's a reason why it's #8 on the top 250

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2009)

i'm glad i finally got around to this film.it's currently ranked #8 in the top 250 here.i can see why.it's certainly an experience watching it.it's a very deep film,with a lot going on.it's very powerful,yet subtle.it's touching at times,sad at others times,and tragic at times.it's been referenced many times in movies TV shows,and more.it and it's legendary performances have become a part of pop culture.the acting is stellar.jack Nicholson won the academy award for his performance,and i'd say deservedly so.Louise Fletcher also won for her performance.she is mesmerizing.there are other great performances as well.i didn't recognize him for a while,but Danny Devito put in a great performance.there's also Christopher Lloyd in his first feature film.i also really liked the performance of Will Sampson.Brad Dourif in his his first credited film also really impressed me,as did Sydney Lassic.there are many other great performances here,too numerous to mention.the point is,i really like the film.beside the acting,it was also very well written,very clever.as it ended,i realized i was really moved by it all.some people might think this movie is overrated,and to each their own.but,if you haven't seen it yet,i recommend you watch with an open mind and draw your own conclusions.and don't let the running time of 133 minutes discourage you.it will(unfortunately)be over before you know it.for me,One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is 10/10