About Schmidt (2002)

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Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. With no job, no wife, and no family, he is desperate to find something meaningful in his thoroughly unimpressive life. He sets out on a journey of self-discovery, exploring his roots across Nebraska in a 35-foot motor home. (New Line Productions)

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Directed By: Alexander Payne

Written By: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Louis Begley

Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates, Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Howard Hesseman, Len Cariou, June Squibb, Harry Groener, Connie Ray, Phil Reeves, Cheryl Hamada, Mark Venhuizen

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Country: USA

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About Schmidt belongs to 45 collections

1. boobs (collaborative: moderated by Pickpocket - 51 stars)

2. 21st Century Top 250 (collaborative: moderated by dardan - 49 stars)

3. New York Times' The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (collaborative: moderated by theficionado - 31 stars)

4. IMDb Top 250 Complete (collaborative: moderated by Jorg - 23 stars)

5. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (collaborative - 22 stars)

6. Based on a Book (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 21 stars)

7. They Shoot Pictures' Recommended Viewing (collaborative: moderated by Cinephile - 19 stars)

8. Metacritic - Universal Acclaim (collaborative: moderated by sengir - 14 stars)

9. Films available in HD (collaborative: moderated by kubricksucks - 13 stars)

10. Road Trip (collaborative: moderated by td888 - 12 stars)

11. TimeOut's 1000 films to change your life (collaborative: moderated by ppinocchio - 11 stars)

12. Cinema Discusso Yearly Consensus (2008) (public: PeaceAnarchy - 10 stars)

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TCI | Percentile | Date Rated | # Stars (Reviews)

Stars	User	Rating
2	MartinTeller	81 _69th
Really liked this as a contemplative character study. Jack's career is so hit or miss, but films like this and As Good As It Gets shows he's still praiseworthy.
2	Pickpocket	9 _93rd
An interesting, funny, heartbreaking and honest look at old age. Nicholson is great and so is the rest of the cast. Very depressing and the ending was near perfection.
2	nandorizzi	100 _99th
An incredible acting of Jack Nicholson. A simple and sad movie, which shows with loyalty the feeling and the way of life empty and lonely, full of doubts that reach most of the persons in the today world.
2	BillyShears	90 _92nd
Thank goodness for that terrific ending to briefly quell my screaming from Kathy Bates utterly macabre nude scene.
2	Vandelay1	80 _89th
Nice Movie
2	luc	75 _85th
A great actor J.Nicholson, one of my favourite actors and a good drama movie that you can expect of him. Very good movie and the end was so awesome that I almost cry with him, an old, very lonely guy that he played.
2	DavidBlast	50 _44th
Indie road movie about old and miserable people. Nicholson does a top notch job, but Payne's sadistic hatred for his characters makes this more akin to a drama version of 'The Big Lebowski' than 'As Good as It Gets'. This is bad.
2	crazymoronx	86 _95th
I loved this movie. It was hilarious in some ways (not sure if it was meant to be but every time Jack wrote a letter to Undugu, or whatever his name was, I was rolling), and very touching and very enjoyable.
2	Gnalkhere	85 _81st
tfw jack nicholson
1	spoonerspot	76 _36th
Okay, Jack Nicholson was good butt was the nude scene of Kathy Bates really necessary?
1	svicciarelli	80 _32nd
Worth watching just because it deals earnestly with topics not normally addressed in movies, and does it with a style all its own.
1	CCLZA	80 _77th
As usual, Payne delivers a delicious screenplay with dark humor and satire. And of course Mr. Nicholson is in top form.
1	AgentSnipe	80 _67th
This movie is quite an emotional rollercoaster. It goes from amusing to sad to poignant to tragic as Warren Schmidt's life begins to crumble and he tries to pick up the pieces alone and in a motor home.
1	Filligan	87 _67th
Nicholson reminds us that he's one of the most gifted actors to ever grace the screen as Warren Schmidt. He's restrained, thoughtful, depressed, it's one of his best performances in his entire career. But the film is wonderful as well. Payne's direction is simple yet beautiful, it compliments the story perfectly. A glorious message about life and how to have an impact on the world.
1	TheDiceman	70 _82nd
Jacks always a pleasure to watch and didnt disappoint in this very good film.
1	Farzan	85 _83rd
About Schmidt is a fantastic film, really sad and depressing. I really don't want to grow old and feel any sort of connection with Schmidt, then I know I'm screwed,
1	Stain	90 _86th
Part comedy, part tragedy. Works both ways. Jack Nicholson is terrific, and the rest of the cast ain't bad neither
1	jacobkosh	75 _31st
A nice effort from Payne but the end was rather unfocused and the Dear Ndugu schtick wore off fast.
1	Dustyd	75 _79th
Interesting and well acted character piece. It's about 10 minutes too long, but it is still very much worth watching. The final scenes are terrific.
1	spacefloh	66 _71st
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1	Cahadras1	80 _56th
i like it!
1	tathiel	83 _79th
Well, something different from Mr. Nicholson. Nice try though.
1	ewp805	83 _80th
Getting old blows.
1	SirStuckey	90 _94th
This film had a great impact on me when I saw it in college. It made me decide to change my major from business to what would lead to a number of other things. Eventually I graduated with social and behavioral sciences and I am currently some lackey in a cubicle. Had I got that business degree maybe I would at least be making more money. Fuck this movie.
1	Okkervil	82 _87th
Such a great film. Nicholson really is brilliant in this movie, and is backed up a supurb support cast and some delicate and clever direction from the talented Payne. Funny, and moving, with a beautifully presented ending. A great watch.
1	wetwillies	90 _80th
That ending fucking knocked me out. Funny as all hell, but also really depressing. A fantastic balance. Jack Nicholson gives his best performance of the past 13 years. I really, really like Alexander Payne's movies.
1	Wezzo	96 _96th
Jack Nicholson is superb. The ending of the movie is one of the most poignant I've seen, and the journey is extremely thought-provoking.
1	JSchlansky	78 _72nd
I've come to the conclusion that Alexander Payne is the thinking man's Judd Apatow (the man who's thinking also needs to be slightly depressed)

Average Percentile 51.97% from 4995 Ratings