The Bucket List

A strangely uplifting, yet equally sad and poignant film about 2 men from different walks of life who have only months to live.

Edward Cole (Played by Jack Nicholson) is a playboy millionaire who has isolated all his family. Carter Chambers (Played by Morgan Freeman) is a family man who has given everything of his life to his wife and children, to the detriment of his own lifelong dreams.

The storyline is touching... but it shows that it was written in 2 weeks by Justin Zackham. As some of the key moments in the film feel rushed and "tacked on" to give the movie a purpose.

Don't get me wrong it's a good film, it shows how two different men cope with their own mortality and provides an interesting point of discussion, what would you do if you had 3 months to live?

I can't whole heartily recommend this film as it seams to lack something, but I just can't place it. The acting is superb the SFX are seamless (It's hardly an action film, so the only SFX are backdrops and scenery). The storyline leaves a tear in your eye but it feels lacking of more impetus... I'm rambling, as I can't describe what it's missing, it just feels a little soul-less.

I'll leave you with a quote from the film:

Here's something to remember when you're older Thomas - never pass up a
bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart.

Edward Cole