Today's selection is, simply, my favorite movie of all time. We will discuss one and only one movie today. It may be a little older than you're accustomed to, but in no way is it dated. I mean, come on, it features hilarious performances from Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and the weird looking guy that wanted a cigarette in Ghost.
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Potentially my 2010 Halloween costume
For those of you that cringe at the thought of watching a movie made before 1990: do yourself a favor. A lot of the "classics" aren't all they're cracked up to be, but this one delivers the goods. Everyone can relate with R.P. McMurphy's desire to stick it to an evil nurse (or maybe that's just me). But at least those of us Chargers can certainly relate to the desire to piss off the incompetent and absurd people in charge. McMurphy and Nurse Ratched butt heads throughout the movie and create one of the best good vs. evil dynamics I can remember.
McMurphy transforms the ward from obediently brainwashed to rebellious and demanding. The cast is wholly convincing as people that would be in the ward - partly because half the cast were real patients at the ward where the film was shot. Not to discredit the actors though, of course, because you really can't tell which are the actors and which are the crazies unless you know.
I don't want to post many clips or give too much away about the film. Go see it and I hope you enjoy it. It's my favorite movie of all time (although There Will Be Blood is making a push in recent years). Those of you that have seen it may not think it's the best film ever, but you'll agree on its merits. It's a touching film that will be well worth your time. You can do a lot worse with 2 hours of your time.
(Colin's O Pick: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)
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