Five Easy Pieces (1970) Reviews
- Starring:
- Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bob Rafelson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Although a tad slow, Nicholson delivers the goods in this classic movie. And haven't we all been there before...staring at ourselves in some nameless gas station in the middle of nowhere - - ... Read More Although a tad slow, Nicholson delivers the goods in this classic movie. And haven't we all been there before...staring at ourselves in some nameless gas station in the middle of nowhere - - looking at ourselves in the mirror - - wondering what the heck we're doing and where we're going....then thinking about what's waiting for us back at the car that's being gassed up - - looking into the mirror again with almost desperation - and saying "Screw It !", and jumping into the unknown big rig instead....going somewhere, but maybe nowhere....but certainly better than the road we were heading back to.... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Its a good thing Jack was in this movie or it would have been lost to time.. Even with him in it, it never really goes anywhere. The scenes with him and his girlfriend are sometimes unnerving, but a ... Read More Its a good thing Jack was in this movie or it would have been lost to time.. Even with him in it, it never really goes anywhere. The scenes with him and his girlfriend are sometimes unnerving, but a plot never really materializes. Jack's character is trying to find himself, I get it, but he never really tries hard enough. The other characters in this movie, save for his girlfirend who was pretty good, are forgettable. Although, If you want to watch Jack for acting lessons, this is a pretty good movie to see. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Wow this was a wonderful movie to watch again and again. I think this should hold a permenant place somewhere as being a film full of cultural significance! The acting on NIcholson's part was ... Read More Wow this was a wonderful movie to watch again and again. I think this should hold a permenant place somewhere as being a film full of cultural significance! The acting on NIcholson's part was superb...as it was for everyone! I had forgotten that John Waite(The Walton's) was in this movie. I loved this movie! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Jack Nicholson is this movie - it is all about him and his remarkable performance. The storyline and supporting characters are just scenery. And the famous diner scene does not disappoint! ... Read More Jack Nicholson is this movie - it is all about him and his remarkable performance. The storyline and supporting characters are just scenery. And the famous diner scene does not disappoint! Definitely worth watching! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful This movie is OK if you are really interested in Jack Nicholsons earlier work. Otherwise you'll be disappointed. The movie is slow and unfortunately it does not seem to have had the sound ... Read More This movie is OK if you are really interested in Jack Nicholsons earlier work. Otherwise you'll be disappointed. The movie is slow and unfortunately it does not seem to have had the sound remastered. Maybe this was seen differently in the early 70's, but would be flushed today. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful If you like Lost in Translation youll love this film it has many great scenes and performances, but those of you that like a movie with motion will hate it. It is not a movie of resolution it is a story were people get upset then go back to the way they were. Some would call that realistic and some would call it boring. Figure out which you are before you rent this movie.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 10 people found this review helpful A film in search of a coherent plot. Very late 60's anti-hero stream of consciousness tripe. Long inexplicable breaks in the dialogue. Weak script; poor editing. Boring! Memorable only because of ... Read More A film in search of a coherent plot. Very late 60's anti-hero stream of consciousness tripe. Long inexplicable breaks in the dialogue. Weak script; poor editing. Boring! Memorable only because of its badness and its central characters that a healthy individual should find annoying. A waste of your time unless you are so enamored of Nicholson that you'll be happy watching any film, even a plotless, boring, annoying one, in which he stars. I couldn't wait for this film to end. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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