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About Schmidt (2002) 7.2
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Metascore: 85/100
Reviews: 594 user | 212 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com A man upon retirement embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected. Director:Alexander Payne |
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Warren Schmidt has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebr. for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events follow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver. Written by wacoastguy
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retirement | wedding | first person narration | wedding reception | speech |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 January 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
As Confissões de Schmidt See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$151,427 (Japan) (30 May 2003)Gross:
$787,649 (Japan) (6 June 2003)Company Credits
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Written by Erik Satie
Performed by Aldo Ciccolini
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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The scene where Warren is swinging on the monkey bars was filmed at Steinhart Park, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. See more »Goofs
Warren travels to Holdrege, Nebraska, to visit his childhood home, at "12 Locust Avenue," which he discovers has been replaced by a tire store. This address does not exist, as there is no Locust Avenue in Holdrege. See more »Quotes
Roberta Hertzel: People used to think it was strange 'cause I breast-fed him 'til he was almost five, but I say - hunh, just look at the results!See more »
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"Quetrième Gnossiennes"Written by Erik Satie
Performed by Aldo Ciccolini
Courtesy of EMI Records
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I was dubious when my 65 year old father picked this DVD up from the shelf at Blockbuster. "Great choice dad!", secretly wondering why I let him pick 2 films out of the 3 in the special offer they had going. You see, my father has a penchant for Woody Allen and anybody who has a rather dry sense of humour, this includes Nicholson.
We sat down tonight, and the first thing that hit me was the way that the film was shot. It is shot using rather blue and green hues, so the film is rather subdued. Secondly, the music stands out. Instead of using a typical 'boohoo' orchestra, the film uses beautiful wandering piano and marimba sounds.
The characters, I could easily relate to. Helen, the faithful wife who is excited about getting to spend a new chapter of her life with her husband. The husband, who obeys his wife but secretly resents it. A sudden change which causes a rethink in everything he has done up until that point.
At first, this appeared to be a comedy, but it was soon revealed to be a beautifully poignant film. Throughout, it questions mortality, what you can achieve in life, and how to cope with loss, or change. I don't think I have ever cried as much in 2 hours as I did during this film, and yet at the same time laughed so hard that my sides were splitting.
I would thoroughly recommend anybody to watch this film. It will stay with you for a long time.