Review of About Schmidt (2002) by Spangle — 25 Jul 2016
About Schmidt is a terrific film with a killer lead performance from Jack Nicholson. As with all of Alexander Payne's films, this one is one that really resonates with the human condition. A film about aging and loss, About Schmidt is truly beautiful at times in his musings on life and also quite funny at times, as is typical with Payne's works.
Well-written and well crafted, this melancholy little comedy-drama has a unique approach to its topic that separates it from similar films, while also never becoming boring. Excellently paced, I thought it was possible it could slack of at times, but it luckily never did and kept the feels and laughs coming from beginning to end.
Overall, About Schmidt is yet another great addition to Payne's filmography.
This review of About Schmidt (2002) was written by Spangle on 25 Jul 2016.
About Schmidt has generally received very positive reviews.
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