I went to the movie About Schmidt really expecting to enjoy it. I like Jack Nicholson a lot. Others had told me a bit about the movie and his role. Judging from some of the previews, I anticipated a few laughs. Without giving away the plot, I'm not sure enjoyment was the order of the day. Maybe the film was just a bit too realistic for those of us who watch people in the church struggle with grief, loss, retirement, or transitions in life. Maybe the family dynamics portrayed in the film struck too close to home. Or maybe it was because of the lack of a happy ending.
