Starts out funny, fascinating, gripping and endearing. Ends bleak, intense, depressing and liberating. A disturbing CLASSIC like no other.

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2019)

This movie is a CLASSIC. A bleak JEWEL, for a GOOD REASON. Watch and experience it yourself. Forget about my review. Simply experience it. For those too curious to wanna know more, please read on...
Simply the opening shot is mesmerising, a car approaching towards ...? Approaching towards the totally isolated mental asylum Jack Nicholson was placed at, after he faked a mental illness at a prison, because he mistakenly thought he would have an easier time with more freedom at a mental institution. Oh man, what a mistake he made!
The first hour is funny, fascinating, gripping and endearing. Ends bleak, intense, depressing and liberating. An emotionally charged, psychological rollercoaster CLASSIC like no other.
Acting performances by ALL actors involved are off the charts. THAT good. With of course an incredibly, delightful, maniacal performance by Mister Jack Nicholson himself, who deservedly got awarded with an Oscar.
This is a classic, which is highly recommended for any true movie lover of intense and disturbing dramas. You wont feel cheery afterwards. I felt like I got a kick in my guts, that's why I dont watch it often, but the several times I have already watched I was deeply impressed by it!