Jun, 2019 daniel radcliffe is entering the world of kimmy schmidt. The films success is deeply in debt to jack nicholson, subordinating his personality to the character of warren schmidt. Unbreakable kimmy schmidt is an american web television sitcom created by tina fey and robert carlock, starring ellie kemper in the title role. Ndugu becomes the essential nonpresent presence in the film, the recurring reminder that schmidts america and its successes and failures, its joys and sorrows exist on a different plane altogether from much of the rest of the world, by whose standards success and failure must. Schmidt retires from his job as assistant vicepresident at the woodmen of the world insurance company in omaha, nebraska.
Schmidt has, all these years, been in his cut and dried, left brain driven. Rent about schmidt 2002 starring jack nicholson and hope davis on dvd and bluray. About schmidt has backed itself into a corner with its hero, who is so limited it would be torture to watch him for two hours, even played by nicholson. That jack nicholson makes this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft, but to his legend. His character is funny, irritating, pitiable, and utterly heartbreaking. Kathy bates, as randalls mother, is magnificent in a performance that is fullbodied in both senses of the word. Find out where about schmidt is streaming, if about schmidt is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
About schmidt dvd oscar winner jack nicholson stars as warren schmidt, an embittered man who has just retired after 32 years as an insurance company actuary. It is the first time he has thought about his feelings in all his life. Dec 10, 2002 after viewing about schmidt, however, the only thing on my mind was to purchase the score as soon as i possibly could. Alexander payne stays fiercely loyal to his home state, filming almost the entire movie in nebraska including the concluding section set in denver, colorado jack nicholson is uncharacteristically subdued as office drone warren schmidt, pushed into reappraising his life at the age of 66. Its nice and easy to take positives and encouragement from a film like about schmidt, but its also worthwhile pondering what the film is subtly removing from audiences eyes, its all about questioning face value perception, and now, more than ever in times when technology does most of our thinking for us, its important to look, and. After viewing about schmidt, however, the only thing on my mind was to purchase the score as soon as i possibly could. Only after all these things hit at once does schmidt begin to realize that this is not all life is about. About schmidt moves slowly, but it moves with grace. Warren schmidt is a retired insurance salesman, who at age 66 has no. Jack is so unlike schmidt that his performance generates a certain awe. Kimmy schmidt movie definitely a possibility after series. With no job, no wife, and no family, he is desperate to find somet.
It must have been difficult for somebody like nicholson to display the roles required lack of passion without letting schmidt lose his human touch. Worth watching, but not even close to the great classics of jn. Warren is desperate to find something meaningful in his unimpressive life. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for. The pastor, robert kem, is even a real pastor who plays himself. About schmidt is a 2002 dramedy movie written and directed by alexander payne, starring jack nicholson as warren schmidt. Kimmy schmidt movie definitely a possibility after. Remember that, young man, youve got to appreciate what you have. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers.
In a rage, schmidt collects all her possessions, donating them to charity. Its the story of a man trying to find his way, as his. The premise found deschanels teacher jess moving into a loft with all male roommates following a bad breakup, and the series followed her growing friendships with each of them. Warren schmidt nicholson has arrived at several of lifes crossraods all at the same time. May 16, 2018 in an interview with indiewire, max greenfield remembers setting a high bar for schmidt from the start to be the joey of new girl. In an interview with indiewire, max greenfield remembers setting a high bar for schmidt from the start to be the joey of new girl. Unbreakable kimmy schmidt 2015 tv14 4 seasons awardwinning tv shows when a woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and lands in new york city, she must. Warren schmidt is retiring from a lifetime of service and he feels utterly adrift. About schmidt is a christian movie with a lutheran flavor.
The film went on to earn two nominations at the 75th academy. His approach is to renounce all of his mannerisms, even the readiness with which he holds himself onscreen, and withdraw into the desperation. Warren indulges in a little nostalgia for the old west, first being awed by the fine collection of arrowheads at custer county historical museum, 445 south 9th avenue, in broken bow, about 150 miles west of omaha if you want to visit the museum, youll find it doesnt look much like the old redbrick building in the film, which uses the much more photographic exterior of the grand army. This is to be a mirrorimage of the wedding reception at the films very end, at which the gloomy and saturnine schmidt, unable to voice his loathing of the man his daughter is going to marry. Alexander payne is always capable of doing films with realistic stories where you can feel all of the emotions that each one of the characters wants to transmit. This is the setting of paynes earlier film, election, and in a way its terrible. About schmidt is a 2002 american comedydrama film written and directed by alexander. About schmidt is a hostilityprovoking film for the same reason that american citizens have lost their civil rights.
About schmidt admittedly doesnt contain a great selection of supplements to go along with the film, but this is one of those times where extras and the like dont matter, as the film is reason enough to take the plunge. Jan 23, 2003 this is to be a mirrorimage of the wedding reception at the films very end, at which the gloomy and saturnine schmidt, unable to voice his loathing of the man his daughter is going to marry. Jan 30, 2019 unbreakable kimmy schmidt cocreators tina fey and robert carlock were instructed to be coy about a future film set in the world of the recently wrapped series but said it was definitely a. Schmidt s daughter jeannie is engaged to randall hertzel dermot mulroney, a man schmidt believes is entirely unworthy of his daughter. Tina fey, robert carlock on kimmy schmidt last season. He has an unfulfilling marriage to helen june squibb, and conspires to spend as much time away from her as possible. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Movie info warren schmidt is a retired insurance salesman, who at age 66 has no particular plans other than to drive around in the motor home his wife insisted they buy.
About schmidt 2002 official trailer jack nicholson, kathy bates movie. About schmidt 2002 official trailer jack nicholson, kathy. Dermot mulroney, hope davis and jack nicholson in about schmidt 2002. The film puts schmidt on the road, in a reversal of nicholsons youthful journey in easy rider. This is not the story of a man fishing, and offering sage wisdom. The picture endorses, nay lionizes, complacency, inaction and the privilege. The following contains spoilers for unbreakable kimmy schmidt season 4, including the series finale. About schmidt 2002 official trailer jack nicholson. About schmidt 2002 warren schmidt jack nicholson has arrived at several of lifes crossroads all at the same time. In about schmidt, he returns to the road movie at the age of 65 to give one. In about schmidt he has a fantastic emotional and sad performance.
The details of middle american ceremonies the retirement party, the funeral, the wedding are all just right. In may 2019, it was reported the series would return with an interactive special set to premiere on may 12, 2020. It was a carefully guarded secret for much of new girl, so what is schmidts actual first name. He is retiring from his old job, he and his wife bought a new rv, and his daughter is getting married. New girl was a star vehicle for zooey deschanel 500 days of summer and arrived on fox in 2011. It follows the story of an insurance actuary who began his retirement and is unsure of what to do with his selfestimate of 9 years he has left. The score is extremely appropriate for the type of film that schmidt is. Jan 26, 2019 while it was easy to get excited at the slapstick potential of a kimmy schmidt film 90 minutes of uninterrupted kimmy ellie kemper and titus tituss burgess shenanigans. About schmidt 2002 official trailer jack nicholson, kathy bates. About schmidt holds the honour of containing the most profoundly moving humanist ending of any film ive yet to see. Unbreakable kimmy schmidt cocreators tina fey and robert carlock were instructed to be coy about a future film set in the world of the recently wrapped series but said it was definitely a. Unbreakable kimmy schmidt 2015 tv14 4 seasons awardwinning tv shows when a woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and lands in new york city, she must navigate a world she didnt think even existed anymore.
Feb 07, 2014 where trailers from the past, from recent to long ago, from a time before youtube, can be enjoyed by all. Rent about schmidt 2002 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Schmidt sting pain index, a scalar index to the degree of pain from hymenoptera stings schmidt new girl, a character on the television sitcom new girl schmidt hammer, a device to measure the elastic properties or strength of concrete or rock. Unbreakable kimmy schmidt showrunners tina fey and robert carlock talk unbreakable kimmy schmidts final season, a possible movie and who they really want to meet at an emmy party. Dec, 2002 jack nicholson plays retiring insurance actuary warren schmidt in alexander paynes about schmidt. Jul 25, 2014 its nice and easy to take positives and encouragement from a film like about schmidt, but its also worthwhile pondering what the film is subtly removing from audiences eyes, its all about questioning face value perception, and now, more than ever in times when technology does most of our thinking for us, its important to look, and. All 30 songs from the about schmidt 2002 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Im a great fan of jack nicholson, so i basically like all his movies, mostly because of his unique acting style. Daniel radcliffe is entering the world of kimmy schmidt. Cast and crew credits for about schmidt, 2002, directed by alexander payne, with jack nicholson, kathy bates, hope davis, at turner classic movies. A character study that has the emotional richness of the great italian and eastern european films of the 1960s, in which humor. One of the most striking things about unbreakable kimmy schmidt.
That being said, new lines topnotch audio and video transfers definitely make the lack of addendums easier to swallow. About schmidt is essentially a portrait of a man without qualities, baffled by the emotions and needs of others. The schmidt has been out of touch with his feelings for probably most of his life, loving his life with mid west values and responsibilities. Watch about schmidt 2002 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. Schmidt surname, including list of people with the surname schmidt singer born 1990, german pop and jazz singer schmidt lunar crater, a small lunar impact crater schmidt martian crater, a crater on mars schmidt volcano, in kamchatka schmidt block, listed on the national register of historic places in scott county, iowa, usa. He sets out on journey of selfdiscovery in the 35foot motor home in which he had planned to drive around the country with his late wife. While it was easy to get excited at the slapstick potential of a kimmy schmidt film 90 minutes of uninterrupted kimmy ellie kemper and titus. It is a film that asks its audience to become better people, to consider the notion that they can make a positive difference in the life of a total stranger. It follows the story of an insurance actuary who began his retirement and is unsure of what to do with his selfestimate of. Brad pitt at an event for about schmidt 2002 harry gittes at an event for. About schmidt 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Where trailers from the past, from recent to long ago, from a time before youtube, can be enjoyed by all.
The film begins as scmidt is counting down the last seconds of his last day at the office. Jack nicholson plays retiring insurance actuary warren schmidt in alexander paynes about schmidt. The harry potter actor will star in the upcoming unbreakable kimmy schmidt interactive special at netflix, set to debut in 2. The film also stars hope davis, dermot mulroney and kathy bates. Academy awardwinner jack nicholson the bucket list, as good as it gets stars as warren schmidt, an embittered man who has just retired after 32 years as an insurance company actuary. Dec 20, 2002 about schmidt is essentially a portrait of a man without qualities, baffled by the emotions and needs of others.
Maybe this film is somewhat similar than the bucket list, a slightly philosophical story about an aging, lonely man. About schmidt, is the story of a man embarking on a new chapter of his life. About schmidt 2002 soundtrack complete list of songs. Why unbreakable kimmy schmidt shouldnt do a movie tv guide. About schmidt is a 2002 american comedydrama film written and directed by alexander payne, produced by michael besman, harry gittes and rachael horovitz, cowritten by jim taylor with music by rolfe kent and starring jack nicholson in the title role. For while theres a continual waft of political dissent in diamantino, the film never really goes all in on any one point.