"About Schmidt" is a fantastic film. It has Warren Schmidt, played by Jack Nicholson. He is an older man living with his wife, Helen, played by June Squibb. Helen and Warren have been together for decades, and their spark that they had when they were first married is dying or dead. Warren is bored with his life, and wants something different. Suddenly and abruptly, Helen dies and Warren decides to take this opportunity to try to rekindle his relationship with his daughter, Jeannie, played by Hope Davis because they are not as close as they were before. After spending some time with her, she decides to break some news to Warren. She is getting married to her boyfriend, Randall, played by Dermot Mulroney, who Warren does not love. Warren tries to cope with his wife's death and the fact that he does not approve the engagement all alone.
This film is so great mainly because of Jack Nicholson. He steals the show in this mainly because he becomes this role. He is one of the best actors ever to be put on screen. In this film, he is a messed up, depressed, and crazed man and he really nails this role. Also, in this film, Kathy Bates and Hope Davis, and Dermot Mulroney are also spectacular. This film is a little slow but it is still amazing, mainly because the story is so compelling. Please watch!
Grade = 90/100 = A-
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