About Schmidt
Every once in a while, one will find another whom has no resources, no intellectual curiosity, and really has nothing to do in their lives other than work and live in a world of monotony and melancholy. Warren Schmidt, the lead character in Alexander Payne's 2002 film, About Schmidt, is such a man. Schmidt, played by the exuberant Jack Nicholson, learns throughout the film that his "wonderful" life is actually rather empty of any actual substance. Although this film is billed as a comedy, it is an exquisite experience containing several life lessons that all ages will connect with.
About Schmidt begins as Warren Schmidt suffers through his retirement party, then returns home only to start questioning everything about his life. After 42 years of marriage, he finally asks himself, "Who is this old woman who is in my house?" Then after her death, he finds letters from his best friend to her and the morning turns to a fit of rage, in which he discards all of her......

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Title: About Schmidt
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