ABOUT SCHMIDT (2002)

Jack Nicholson gives one of his best performances in this remarkable film as Warren Schmidt who is going into retirement after several dedicated decades at an insurance company.  As Warren faces his retirement he finds himself in a rather stressful situation where the two largest stressors are the passing of his wife and the unapproved marriage of his daughter.  These events opens old doors and memories to Warren as he struggles with his daily life, and before he knows it everything begins to snowball.  About Schmidt is an brilliant film with a cast that delivers the outstanding script with careful precision and with cinematography that will stun the audience.  About Schmidt is a film that will be in the minds of many viewers long after they have seen it.

DIRECTED BY

Alexander Payne

COUNTRY

USA

REVIEWED
 BY KIM ANEHALL – 7/27/2003
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