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 movieThief
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.
DangerDinosaur
I'll never look at Kathy Bates in the same way again...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