The Last Detail

89. The Last Detail (1973) Jack Nicholson stars as Petty Officer "Bad-ass" Buddusky detailed along with Petty Officer "Mule" (Otis Young) to take 18 year old Randy Quaid to Naval Prison. Quaid's character is being imprisoned for petty larceny. Partly a Road Picture, partly a buddy picture, but mostly a chance for Jack Nicholson to overact shamelessly and be very entertaining. The story really doesn't amount to much, but its a interesting slice of life, and despite the non-stop profanity the characters are well drawn and interesting. Compared to "Cinderella Liberty" it seems true to life (except for Jack & Young being 10 years too old). Young and Quaid are excellent - one of Jack's best performances. Rating **1/2