This film grew on me and upon a second viewing, it became my new favourite. I'm a teenager and like Ebert says, it's doubtful that a character like Schmidt can hold a teenager's interest for just over 2 hours but it's recommended that teens view this because they can learn that if their belief of a good life is a good job and a good paycheck, they could end up like Schmidt. Really learnt a lot from this film.
One of the saddest movie I've ever seen. People who say it's comedy are dead wrong. It's a realistic, brutally true example of a failed life, and it's so tragic.
4/5
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Musanna
This film grew on me and upon a second viewing, it became my new favourite. I'm a teenager and like Ebert says, it's doubtful that a character like Schmidt can hold a teenager's interest for just over 2 hours but it's recommended that teens view this because they can learn that if their belief of a good life is a good job and a good paycheck, they could end up like Schmidt. Really learnt a lot from this film.EssexMutant
Even when this is on the verge of sentimality, Jack Nicholson gives such a commanding lead performance here that the film always works.UglyBunny
One of the saddest movie I've ever seen. People who say it's comedy are dead wrong. It's a realistic, brutally true example of a failed life, and it's so tragic.4/5
Earring72
Terrific performances by Jack, but also from the great supporting players. Very good movieDangerDinosaur
I'll never look at Kathy Bates in the same way again...Thief
One of Jack's finest moments.On cinema at the cinema
~Flies swarming around, eats old taco shell~acoltismypassport
'Permission to come aboard Cap'n?''What's that?'
Great.
airi86ja
It was strange to see Nicholson in such a different manner i was used to. Anyway, he is such a strong actor undoubtly. I enjoyed the film.daisymay
Jack Nicholas is brilliantnicolaskrizan
good, but too much like the main character – not in the bookhttp://beyond1001movies.wordpress.com/
The_Comatorium
http://thoughtsfromthebooth.com/2013/12/14/film-review-about-schmidt-2002/My Review