Richard
29-12-2004, 08:40 PM
I was meaning to make an About Schmidt thread awhile ago when I first saw it, but most recently I just finished Blackboard Jungle and was left with another brilliant film to add onto my list of personal favorites.
First, About Schmidt. I loved this movie. Nicholson is just amazing and I cannot think of another actor who can do a better job on the role as Warren. This is my second 'Alexander Payne' film I've seen (the first being Election) and I'm already intrigued to see what his most recent film Sideways is going to be like. I've seen the reviews, and it looks like the type of movie right up my alley. The only thing I will never forgive 'Alexander Payne' for doing, is showing 'Kathy Bates' in the nude, but other than that, I bought the film and it's elements it portrayed. If these airn't everyday people, then I don't know what is.
A little old for some, but Blackboard Jungle is a timeless film about the delinquent youth that should be shown in high schools all over the country. Little did I know the character Artie West was 'Vic Morrow's' first starring role, and I thought he did great. It's a shame about Vic, if you do some research you'll soon find his career was cut short in the early 80's due to an horrific accident. I haven't seen many if hardly any 'Sidney Poitier' films, but his performance in this was also superb. I'd recommend it.
Anywho, your thoughts?
First, About Schmidt. I loved this movie. Nicholson is just amazing and I cannot think of another actor who can do a better job on the role as Warren. This is my second 'Alexander Payne' film I've seen (the first being Election) and I'm already intrigued to see what his most recent film Sideways is going to be like. I've seen the reviews, and it looks like the type of movie right up my alley. The only thing I will never forgive 'Alexander Payne' for doing, is showing 'Kathy Bates' in the nude, but other than that, I bought the film and it's elements it portrayed. If these airn't everyday people, then I don't know what is.
A little old for some, but Blackboard Jungle is a timeless film about the delinquent youth that should be shown in high schools all over the country. Little did I know the character Artie West was 'Vic Morrow's' first starring role, and I thought he did great. It's a shame about Vic, if you do some research you'll soon find his career was cut short in the early 80's due to an horrific accident. I haven't seen many if hardly any 'Sidney Poitier' films, but his performance in this was also superb. I'd recommend it.
Anywho, your thoughts?