Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis
Warren Schmidt is a retired insurance salesman, who at age 66 has no particular plans other than to drive around in the motor home his wife insisted they buy. He's not altogether bitter, but not happy...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 3, 2003
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September 28, 2009This is a fantastic comedy, it has to be one of Jack Nicholson?s best performances in ages. Brilliant.
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March 21, 2009We were going to watch this when we go on our RV trip, but couldn't renew it from the library anymore. Just like Harry and Tonto this is a funny and sad movie. Jack doesn't act anything like the charismatic joker he often plays in movies. His voice doesn't sound exactly the sa...( read more)
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February 7, 2009a good film about retirement, life for those who can't relax and just don't fit into a niche. jack nicholson is good as always. also some witty dialogue. i think it's his best part to date
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December 9, 2008This film oddly describes itself as a Comedy, but if you?re looking for a film to add some cheer to your day, this really isn?t it. It?s a depressing Drama with the odd comedy moment thrown in.
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October 15, 2009A wonderful movie on all levels - story, writing, directing, casting, acting, music. I found myself wishing it were longer. The underlying, and sometimes overt, humor blended with the seriousness of the character and his situations was astounding. Bravo.
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October 10, 2009Divertida y emotiva; vale la pena verla porque garantiza un rato agradable, pero siento que es de estas peliculas que sin su protagonista, no llegarian a ser lo que son. La actuacion esta por encima de todo lo demas... Jack Nicholson es increible y tiene el poder de darle nombre ...( read more)
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October 3, 2009What I got from this film is just a night of depression and I won't ever give it a second watch even for a 1.000 bucks. That doesn't mean the film is bad, on the contrary, it was able to depress me because it was depressing, so the message has passed. Jack Nicholson delivers a s...( read more)
Critic Reviews
December 20, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
December 20, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
A seriously good movie, a challenge to viewers, a rebuke of the way many Americans live their lives. full review
December 20, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The movie isn't just about Schmidt as a personality, it's a portrait of his world, and Payne and co-writer Taylor show a rare compassion for the superficially comfortable. full review
December 20, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
That Jack Nicholson makes this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft, but to his legend. full review
December 19, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
A quiet, heart-rending masterpiece, one with an actor's turn that people will remember, and rediscover, eons into the future. full review
December 13, 2002
David Edelstein, Slate
Payne's movie is flat, depressed, and at times -- given this director's talent -- disappointingly curdled. full review
November 20, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Nicholson's acting sets a new gold standard, making Schmidt a movie you won't forget. full review
November 4, 2002
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Nicholson has found his best character since Randle Patrick McMurphy. full review
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