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Monday, October 12, 2009

Five Easy Pieces



Genre: psychological drama
With: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach
Director: Bob Rafelson
Release: 1970
Studio: Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, BBS Productions – Sony Pictures Releasing
Rating: R
MBiS score: 8.1/10


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Story-line: Bobby Dupee, a musician who has left Washington State to work as an oil driller, decides to head home after learning of his father’s illness.
Pluses: fine acting, a tough and twisted story.
Minuses: none really.
Comments: an excellent drama from the legendary 70s and a signature role for Jack Nicholson. As a character, Bobby is at once fascinating and frustrating; he may even be a monster. See this movie to find out what makes him tick.


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