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Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of the World...
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- Alexander Payne
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- Jack Nicholson
All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. James Croot Stuff.co.nz. This is Nicholson's show -- and he excels. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 22, 2022. Danielle Solzman...
Dec 13, 2002 · Aug 27, 2021. Nicholson is excellent as Warren Schmidt, a recently retired and widowed man looking ahead to a lonely old age. His daughter, with whom he has never been close, is about to marry a jerk, and he sets off to meet his new relatives, who are a colorful crew.
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- Alexander Payne
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Dec 20, 2002 · Schmidt, who has hardly has a surprise in 40 years, now finds himself wrestling with a water bed, and joined in a hot tub by the topless and terrifyingly available Roberta. Roberta is intended as a figure of fun, but at least she approaches life hungrily and with good cheer.
Jan 4, 2003 · "About Schmidt" stars Jack Nicholson as a retired banker, who went on a personal journey to attend his only daughter's wedding after the death of his wife of 42 years. Nicholson gave a powerful performance as a man who is at the crossroads of his life.
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- Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney
About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Louis Begley.
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About Schmidt is at its best when the satirical and comedic elements are low-key and unforced. With the darkly funny Election , director Alexander Payne displayed a deft hand when combining serious issues with humor.
