Genre: Dramas, Comedy, Marriage, Theatrical Release
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast/Crew: Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Howard Hesseman, Len Cariou, June Squibb

Description:
In Alexander Payne's ABOUT SCHMIDT, Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is retiring from a long, dedicated tenure at Woodmen of the World Insurance Company. Though he is proud of this achievement, he finds some difficulty adjusting to life without work. To make matters worse, his loving wife Helen (June Squibb) passes away, leaving him all alone. He turns to his daughter, Jeannie (Hope Davis), for support, but she is busy planning her marriage to Randall (Dermot Mulroney), who Warren just can't stand. He decides to sponsor a Tanzanian child, Ndugu, through a program advertised on television, and sends elaborate letters to the 6-year-old boy along with his $22 monthly checks. Meanwhile, he sets off on a soul-searching voyage across the west in his new RV. Nicholson's deadpan voice-over narration, especially in his letters to Ndugu, give ABOUT SCHMIDT a solid balance between comedy and drama. The crux of the film is the daughter's wedding in Denver, where Warren is the guest of Randall's outrageous, new-agey mom (Kathy Bates). Though the funny moments make light of Warren's state in life, the overall feel of the film is a bit sad, and its enigmatic ending will keep viewers guessing what will happen to this uniquely knowable character.






Release Notes:
DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Single Side - Dual Layer Audio: DTS Surround 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Stereo Surround - English Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes (9) Woodmen Sequences Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer 2. I AM SAM 3. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE DVD-ROM Features: Web Links - 1. Childreach.org


ItemID: 1117768
StockID: 71349
UPC: 794043631924
ISBN: 0780642716
Catalog Number: TRN 6319
Rating: R (MPAA)
Rating Reason: some language and brief nudity
Release Company: Warner Home Video
Format: DVD
In Print Date: 6/3/2003

Original Release Year: 2002
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English (Elamite Subtitled, Spanish Subtitled)
Closed Caption: Yes
Extra Info: Letter Boxed

Runtime: 2Hr 5min