It's a love it or loaf it film.

Rating: Null/10 (27 March 2001)

How surprised I was to witness that the vast majority of the book's important details and themes in "One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest" was not taken into consideration. For example, Nurse Ratched (acted by the lovely Louise Fletcher) was almost the complete opposite (in the looks department) compared to the one from the novel. I had the head Nurse pictured as a grotesque and oversized female who would easily be mistaken for a man. Despite this minor flaw, the entire cast (most notably Jack Nicolson and Louise Fletcher) were very well acted. Nicolson's portrayal of a lively slob, McMurphy, is very convincing and who could not forget the calm and collected portrayal of Nurse Ratched Louise Fletcher so cleverly put together. Other notable superbly acted characters to take note of are Chief Bromden, Cheswick, Harding and Martini...all of whom were exquisitely acted.
The film takes place in the urban area of North America, far, far away from any other source of civilisation. I must admit that I was very impressed with the cinematography, scenery and settings used for the film...it had me fooled that the film was only made three years ago (let alone almost 26 years ago)! In the middle of nowhere lies a large institution populated by ward keepers, nurses, doctors and of course, the mentally ill patients. It becomes obvious that any source of life (as in excitement) in the ward has never occurred...until McMurphy stepped in. The only non-mentally-ill patient of the ward (which is the most obvious thing in the film), McMurphy brings back the much needed sparkle into the ward...as well as challenging the iron-gripping power Nurse Ratched holds so forcefully towards the ward.
Sentimental...certainly. Funny...definately. Exciting...not really (not that it's important anyway). Watch the film, it's far from disappointing...certainly!