Great film Dave... One I must go and buy :)
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Great film Dave... One I must go and buy :)
Saw it at the cinema and on TV (the version I saw was not edited at all) and I have DVD copy.
Agreed: funny, shocking and thought provoking - though I find myself sympathising with Nurse Ratchett (superbly played by Louise Fletcher); she was trying to do a very difficult job without getting emotionally involved.
By the end of the film I think most people empathise with all the characters Barry. Nurse Ratchett comes over as a bit of a cow initially until one realises that this form of treatment was standard practise in those days. Things have moved on a lot in the mental health arena since then. What comes over very strongly is the improvement in the patients attitude to life and their collective conditions when they are with Mac. I wonder whether the original play was a statement on the condition of mental health treatment of the era?
Agreed - the use of electroconvulsive therapy is particularly shocking (no pun intended), but it was used extensively at the time, as was the performing of frontal lobotomies! Thank goodness mental health care has moved on.
I must re-read the book, if I can find it.
The Wolverine
Earlier today, good movie with a prequel to the upcoming X Men film during the end credits, so don't leave the cinema.
Regards Neil
finished the 1st season of Homeland lastnight and quite enjoyed it
Great series... The second season is pretty good too :)Quote:
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Looks like Quentin Tarantino is back at his best :)
I am going to start the 2nd series at the weekendQuote:
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Good good Graham. You'll have to let us know what you think :)Quote:
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