One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 4K 1975

Who else could play McMurphy besides Jack Nicholson? Honestly, I haven't spent days and years pondering this question, but off the top of my head, I can't think of an answer. Of course, we have to love this dashing guy. But making him saccharine and cloying would be a terrible mistake. Nicholson is probably perfect for the role. The inner demons that are always visible in his sparkling eyes and barely noticeable smile brilliantly balance the positive traits of this character.

The choice of actor for the lead role in no way diminishes the importance of choosing other actors. Milos Forman's film features a delightful cast, which certainly accounts for a good half of the film's success. Back in 1975, the American Film Academy could have done the same as it had done earlier with Disney's Snow White, awarding seven small statuettes in addition to the main one.

Returning to the conversation about Jack Nicholson's charm and demons, I would say with confidence that the ambiguity of his character is another of the film's strengths. There is a kind of magical understatement to it. The same understatement that runs through the whole story. It seems that even in the democratic line that McMurphy oppresses, there is a grain of truth. It seems that Nurse Ratched is not exactly the devil in a skirt. She has her own views on things, on order, and there is as much truth in these views as there is in the rebellious patients of the hospital. In this respect, the character played by Louise Fletcher is less terrible than her book counterpart. I don't know if this was done on purpose or if it just turned out that way, but it's a fact.

The ambiguity is more interesting than if everything were clear and understandable to us until the very end. It's more interesting to return to the film again and again, as it masterfully asks questions that strike a nerve. And the answers, as in life, are different for everyone.