Actor's Spotlight: Jack Nicholson

 
Jaaaaack. One of the most famous and parodied actors in history, he became such a well known public character that he became a caricature. But we shouldn't forget that he was once one of the great actors in the world. From his early days with Roger Corman all the way back in 1958, to his time as a three time Oscar winner (one in the 70's, one in the 80's and one in the 90's), Jack usually delivered great work, even up until 2001's The Pledge and even parts of 2006's The Departed.

He hasn't made a movie since 2010's How Do You Know, but he'd only made 6 movies since the turn of the century. And maybe now at the age of 81 he isn't gonna be making any more movies anyway. Regardless, let's appreciate what he's given us in his career. For his best work, I'd have a hard time choosing between Chinatown, The Last Detail, and The Pledge.

What are your thoughts on the career of Jack Nicholson?

My ratings of his movies:

1. Chinatown - 10/10
2. The Shining - 9/10
3. The Departed - 9/10
4. The Last Detail - 9/10
5. The Pledge - 9/10
6. Five Easy Pieces - 8/10
7. A Few Good Men - 8/10
8. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - 8/10
9. As Good as It Gets - 7/10
10. The King of Marvin Gardens - 7/10
11. Blood and Wine - 7/10
12. Carnal Knowledge - 7/10
13. About Schmidt - 6/10
14. Easy Rider - 6/10
15. The Witches of Eastwick - 6/10
16. Something's Gotta Give - 6/10
17. Mars Attacks! - 4/10
18. Anger Management - 4/10
19. Batman - 3/10
20. Tommy - 3/10

Some supposedly great movies in there that I'm missing and want to get to, like Reds, Terms of Endearment, and Prizzi's Honor.