My "About Schmidt" Review

Glenn Epic · 04-06-2005, 03:52 AM

I wrote my first review for filmatism.com today. Incidently it's a review for "About Schmidt", as the thread title suggests. You can check it out here: About Schmidt Review

samIamsad · 04-06-2005, 04:09 AM

Nice review! Nicholson ist just awesome. One of the best movies in years.

Glenn Epic · 04-06-2005, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by samIamsad

Nice review! Nicholson ist just awesome. One of the best movies in years.

Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words.

When approaching the review I just said to myself, "Objectivity be damned"

Terabin · 04-07-2005, 12:17 AM

Did you like Citizen Ruth, Election, Sideways as well? I haven't seen Election or Citizen Ruth yet, but I really enjoyed both About Schmidt and Sideways. I'm not sure I would call Payne a "visionary". Not yet, at least. I think time will tell with that one. But I do think he's a fine director with a great deal more to show us in the future. Nice, down-to-earth review by the way.

squarejawhero · 04-07-2005, 12:41 AM

Sideways is one of my fave films! Mind you, I'm a wine buff.... but the dialogue, the situations... fantastic!

"Don't you just want to feel that cozy little box grip down on your johnson?"
"Hey, you mind keeping it down, buddy? I'm trying to eat here!"

It's got more pace than about Schmidt, which although I really liked felt a bit uneven. Plus it has a lot of laughs and situations which truly make you cringe - it feels much more natural.

Nice short review too. I like short reviews. Mmm. No attention span.

What're we talkin about again?

Glenn Epic · 04-07-2005, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Terabin

Did you like Citizen Ruth, Election, Sideways as well? I haven't seen Election or Citizen Ruth yet, but I really enjoyed both About Schmidt and Sideways. I'm not sure I would call Payne a "visionary". Not yet, at least. I think time will tell with that one. But I do think he's a fine director with a great deal more to show us in the future. Nice, down-to-earth review by the way.

True. Though all great filmmakers are visionaries in my opinion. Hmmm, in retrospect, I think I might retract the statement about Payne being one of the most amazing visionaries I have ever encountered to just simply "payne is an amazing visionary".

As for your statement regarding Payne's films. I've seen Sideways and Election, they are both brilliant. I'll write a couple of reviews for them some time. I have yet to see Citizen Ruth

At the moment I have a strange urge to pen a review for one of Wes Anderson's films.

Glenn Epic · 04-07-2005, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

Sideways is one of my fave films! Mind you, I'm a wine buff.... but the dialogue, the situations... fantastic!

"Don't you just want to feel that cozy little box grip down on your johnson?"
"Hey, you mind keeping it down, buddy? I'm trying to eat here!"

It's got more pace than about Schmidt, which although I really liked felt a bit uneven. Plus it has a lot of laughs and situations which truly make you cringe - it feels much more natural.

Nice short review too. I like short reviews. Mmm. No attention span.

What're we talkin about again?

Sideways is hilarious. I can't wait for it to be released on DVD

squarejawhero · 04-07-2005, 05:39 AM

Region 1 is out, if that's any help.

Glenn Epic · 04-07-2005, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

Region 1 is out, if that's any help.

If only it were... Unfortunately it's region 4 for me

squarejawhero · 04-07-2005, 05:42 AM

I wub my region fwee macheen.

Get one! NOW!

If only it had surround it'd be perfick, dammit!

Terabin · 04-07-2005, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by New_Order

At the moment I have a strange urge to pen a review for one of Wes Anderson's films.

Favorite Wes Anderson film? I have to say that far from being a disappointment, like many did, I really liked Life Aquatic. And the movie didn't even seem to delve into the characters as much as it could have. The film had the power to draw an incredible amount of emotion and I'm not exactly sure why. The atmosphere of the film was dense. I need to see it again. Thoughts on Life Aquatic?

squarejawhero · 04-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Haven't seen it yet.

Loved Rushmore though, total genius.

Glenn Epic · 04-07-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Terabin

Favorite Wes Anderson film? I have to say that far from being a disappointment, like many did, I really liked Life Aquatic. And the movie didn't even seem to delve into the characters as much as it could have. The film had the power to draw an incredible amount of emotion and I'm not exactly sure why. The atmosphere of the film was dense. I need to see it again. Thoughts on Life Aquatic?

Loved The Life Aquatic. I've seen all Wes Anderson's films... all 4 of them. Well five if you count the 1994 short version of Bottle Rocket. Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson make a great writing team.

I love Wes Anderson!!! And don't even get me started on Bill Murray.

rio · 04-07-2005, 02:36 PM

I think the Royal Tenenbaums was probably a better overall film (haven't seen all of the other two) than The Life Aquatic but Terabin said it, the atmosphere in TLA is incredible, maybe the best I've ever experienced.

Manhunter71 · 04-07-2005, 02:47 PM

The Royal Tenenbaums was a great film with an even better cast - Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson, Angelica Houston, Gwynneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller - the list is endless

I havent seen The Life Aquatic yet - it's had some bad reviews here in the UK - I don't usually take much notice of reviews as everyone has their own peculiar tastes.

and, this film has a similarly good cast with the fine additions of Willem Dafoe, Cate Blanchett and Michael Gambon

I'm sure I will love it

rio · 04-07-2005, 05:49 PM

If nothing else, it's worth seeing for the David Bowie songs in Portugese.

Glenn Epic · 04-11-2005, 12:24 AM

Well, the critics say that The Life Aquatic isn't as good as Rushmore or even The Royal Tenenbaums. I beg to differ, I enjoyed The Life Aquatic more than The Royal Tenenbaums, even more than Rushmore (but that would be a close call).

04-06-2005, 03:52 AM	#1
Glenn Epic How am I not myself? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,009	My "About Schmidt" Review I wrote my first review for filmatism.com today. Incidently it's a review for "About Schmidt", as the thread title suggests. You can check it out here: About Schmidt Review Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Happenstance Last edited by New_Order; 04-06-2005 at 04:46 AM.

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Terabin Tell me This is It Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 538	Did you like Citizen Ruth, Election, Sideways as well? I haven't seen Election or Citizen Ruth yet, but I really enjoyed both About Schmidt and Sideways. I'm not sure I would call Payne a "visionary". Not yet, at least. I think time will tell with that one. But I do think he's a fine director with a great deal more to show us in the future. Nice, down-to-earth review by the way. Share Share this post on Twitter

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squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	Sideways is one of my fave films! Mind you, I'm a wine buff.... but the dialogue, the situations... fantastic! "Don't you just want to feel that cozy little box grip down on your johnson?" "Hey, you mind keeping it down, buddy? I'm trying to eat here!" It's got more pace than about Schmidt, which although I really liked felt a bit uneven. Plus it has a lot of laughs and situations which truly make you cringe - it feels much more natural. Nice short review too. I like short reviews. Mmm. No attention span. What're we talkin about again? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

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rio Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 271	I think the Royal Tenenbaums was probably a better overall film (haven't seen all of the other two) than The Life Aquatic but Terabin said it, the atmosphere in TLA is incredible, maybe the best I've ever experienced. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Joe Blessing Underground Writer Adventure Gamers Underground

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Manhunter71 Pink fluffy Xmas bunny Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lancaster, England Posts: 1,591	The Royal Tenenbaums was a great film with an even better cast - Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson, Angelica Houston, Gwynneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller - the list is endless I havent seen The Life Aquatic yet - it's had some bad reviews here in the UK - I don't usually take much notice of reviews as everyone has their own peculiar tastes. and, this film has a similarly good cast with the fine additions of Willem Dafoe, Cate Blanchett and Michael Gambon I'm sure I will love it Share Share this post on Twitter

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Glenn Epic How am I not myself? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,009	Well, the critics say that The Life Aquatic isn't as good as Rushmore or even The Royal Tenenbaums. I beg to differ, I enjoyed The Life Aquatic more than The Royal Tenenbaums, even more than Rushmore (but that would be a close call). Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Happenstance

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