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by pwh
Life is full of surprises. Jack Nicholson not as his demonic maniacal type, but playing a henpecked, unhappily retired, fearful, angry and sad ex-insurance-middle-manager who feels his life amounts... Read more
to absolutely nothing. And he pulls it off with distinction. One feels sad for Warren Schmidt. But this is more in the nature of a still life than a movie, and that's why I didn't give it a higher rating - it's lacking a story, really. Still very much worth watching.
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by xman_mha
Well any movie with Jack Nicholson in is usually entertaining. In terms of the purest theatre sense - it is a well acted and delivered movie. In terms of the subject matter and the overall scenario... Read more
. Well ... let me just say it is a little like going to the dentist, in that the portral of a lonely man at the end of his professional days - getting used to retirement then other major tragedies in his life - is very sad and quite hard to watch ... at times. It is not becaue of bad acting, or a limp portral of charchers, quite the contrary. However ... I just found the whole subject ... well a bit of a dwoner really. Don't watch this one if you are feeling depressed as you are likely to take your own life in sympathy with Jack on this one.
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by peastick
Bit disappointing really. Probably my fault, as I thought this might have a few funnier moments.
Jack Nicholson's great, but overall, I found this a little dull. His daughter was a right royal... Read more
pain, and deserved to marry Randal the plonker.Average, not spectacular.
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by Joyce
I really enjoyed this movie. I never really liked Jack Nicholson when he was younger, but find that the movies he has made as an older actor are really enjoyable. I loved 'As good as it gets' and... Read more
find his acting in this movie as good as that. If you want a really good Jack Nicholson movie, watch the Bucket List.
3
by vix2go
A little slow paced for my liking but truly an interesting movie. I was riveted because i was wondering where is this leading. I thinking movie for myself and of course Jack is always an interesting character to watch.
3
by wlf1224
I don't think Jack Nicholson could ever play an ordinary fellow without showing any of his signature intensity. He plays a retiring insurance agent/executive from middle America with depth and humour... Read more
, carrying the story all by himself as the other characters travel like satellites in his gravity pull. Could have done w/out seeing Kathy Bates reveal her body (albeit briefly), and the 2-sided history of Schmidt and his daughter was a bit vague. Very enjoyable film, really 3.5 stars
5
by Dids2
Well this is certainly not a high profile role for Jack Nicholson but what a master he is at being Mr Schmidt this film is a great watch and certainly help you focusing on the important things in life... Read more
like enjoying yourself and be happy for yourself and the others.
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by gandp
Jack Nicholson as usual plays a serious type of person who because of what and how he does thing, they have a funny side to them. I liked this one and I think back to some of his past movies and he is good.
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by John178
Schmidt finds himself pensioned off, widowered and about to see his daughter marry a 'mistake', so he sets off to stop the marriage and find himself. Jack Nicholson has to be one of the most watchable... Read more
actors of this generation. The supporting cast is strong and the movie remains watchable throughout. Not a classic but worth putting in the top half of your 'should see' list.
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by Diana22
Enjoyed this movie, a mixture of farce and sadness, with a sharp performance from Jack Nicholson and good supporting cast. Some really funny moments, and the more sober episodes never became maudlin or over-sentimental.
