I can't even begin to comprehend why this movie was advertised as a "comedy". Maybe because "true life" movies don't sell? From reading some of the comments here and hearing what some of my friends have said, the expectation of a comedy kind of ruined this masterpiece for many people.
It's not a comedy, although it has funny moments. This movie is perhaps one of the best portrayals of how life REALLY ends up for many people.
There are scenes, moments, in this movie that make you want to scream. Ol' Schmidt, though... he just sucks it up, puts on a brave face, and soldiers on.
Jack Nicholson's performance is Oscar-worthy.
This movie should be instructional to many people. You need to appreciate what you have while you have it. You need to forge meaningful relationships with those in your life. You need to actually DO things instead of just thinking about it. Because retirement and loneliness is closer than you think.
It's not a comedy, although it has funny moments. This movie is perhaps one of the best portrayals of how life REALLY ends up for many people.
There are scenes, moments, in this movie that make you want to scream. Ol' Schmidt, though... he just sucks it up, puts on a brave face, and soldiers on.
Jack Nicholson's performance is Oscar-worthy.
This movie should be instructional to many people. You need to appreciate what you have while you have it. You need to forge meaningful relationships with those in your life. You need to actually DO things instead of just thinking about it. Because retirement and loneliness is closer than you think.