The Bucket List Reviews

Yeah, I'd really rather get a job at a county club, (rather than a hospital), even if they do play golf there.

And, you know, Jack Nicholson is always depressed, or whatever the fuck it is that he is, so putting him in the hospital is a bit like saying, Let's see how depressed and messed-up we can get you. Streched out of shape-- streched until it breaks. I mean, Jack Nicholson is in comedies, I suppose, but he's not really of the sort of comedy which is completely /*free* of drama/-- and drama is, you know, it always has to be aliens and the military and stuff: always streching life away from what it is-- and there's something of that that I can see in him....

(And *not* every movie has to be a big budget thing-- I once saw a Spanish-language movie, the name of which I cannot recall, which was made with, like $7,000....)

But, I don't know.

*insert Morgan Freeman monologue here*

And at least they can play cards....

Bridge or blackjack?

(Trick question-- with two people, probably not bridge.)

*insert another Morgan Freeman monologue, because I regret having to talk about that Nicholson fellow that I don't like....*

But, you know, I don't think that I'd like to spend my last moments on earth with Jack Nicholson--and not my wife!-- unless, I don't know. There would have to be some story behind that, lol.

And, yeah, I sorta know the story, although the ending wasn't quite right.

Although, sure, if Jack wanted to do all of that stuff by himself, I think that that would be great....

After all, it is true that old people can not live forever, ha.

(7/10)

This film is a beautiful journey on friendship and love. This film was surprisingly funny. I knew it was going to be humourous but I had absolutely no idea that I would find it hilarious. This film teaches how precious life is even when you're terminally ill. It also tells that life should be lived to the full and shouldn't be lived in unhappy misery. It showed that life was a gift from God. This is a very emotional film that has absolutely heartbreaking scenes as well as absolutely beautiful ones as well. The Bucket List is a very blessed film to watch that will melt hearts from everywhere.


Jack Nicholson was brilliant as Edward Cole. Edward Cole is a corporate billionaire who has a terminal illness. The way Jack portrays him is absolutely typical Jack Nicholson because he is hilarious, a real charmer and a bit of an idiot. It was Edward's idea of the bucket list and going on an adventure with Carter. Morgan Freeman's performance as Carter Chambers was awesome as well because he was really emotional and funny at the same time. Freeman was better than Nicholson in The Bucket List because Carter was more of an emotional character than Edward. Carter just had a bigger heart.


The directing from Rob Reiner was absolutely brilliant. It was a pleasant experience watching The Bucket List because it teaches the meaning of life and how it should be lived. It also shows us of the emotion of losing our loved ones. The script was absolutely awesome that was written to make people cry and to make people laugh. It made me laugh a lot but didn't quite make me cry.


The Bucket List is a purely brilliant adventure that I think everybody should watch. It should be watched by everybody anyway because it stars two aging actors who are extremely talented. The Bucket List isn't one of the best of 2007 and it isn't one of the worst either. The Bucket List is one of my favourite dramedies (comedy-drama) though. It is a very heartmelting and heartbreaking film that will touch people right until the very end.

''You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you.''

Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

Jack Nicholson: Edward Cole

Morgan Freeman: Carter Chambers

The Bucket List is certainly a sentimental favourite that as a viewer touches your emotions and has you hoping for the equation of a bond of friendship in the concluded proceedings, even though the film is funny and somewhat unrealistic and unbelievable. The performances from Jack and Morgan as expected are effortlessly executed, and I personally like Rob Reiner's means of showing how an unlikely and odd companionship develops between two guys on their way out of this life by doing activities they've always wanted to do. The Bucket List in many respects is a real life fairy tale that most ordinary folks would dream about before they die, yet the character types played by Nicholson and Freeman make it what it is.

Edward Cole (Nicholson) is an incredibly wealthy hospital owner who firmly believes that he's running infirmaries instead of health spas, and therefore demands that each room contain two beds and two patients. When a twist of fate lands him in his own hospital, he's stuck sharing a room with Carter Chambers (Freeman). Both men are dying of cancer, and the doctors give each of them only a few months left to live. The two slowly but surely realize how much they enjoy each other's company, so when Carter begins writing a bucket list, Jack prompts him to see it through. The Bucket List is a list of all the things both Edward and Carter would like to accomplish in their remaining months (before they literally kick the bucket) and with Cole's wealth, the two end up touring the world, skydiving and race-car driving. As their list of goals begins to come to an end, they realize how much they've truly lived just in the last few months alone, and how much their short friendship has impacted the fading remnants of their lives.

''We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round.''

Jack Nicholson's performance is excellent as the curmudgeonly Ebenezer character that receives a change of heart and a change of view with Carter's friendship. Little character development is necessary as we have come to recognize Jack's style over the years. We're already familiar with his character and relate to him in much the same way we feel about all of his recent projects. He's attained a level of recognition that allows us to acknowledge him simply as Jack. Regardless of his role, he's still Jack, and he doesn't disappoint.
The same can be said for Morgan Freeman who continues to play roles that accentuate his knack for worldly, wise and good-natured characters that can make us laugh and cry from moment to moment. Rarely do we see two actors work so well together? this odd couple appears to have been destined for these roles. The chemistry between these veterans is pleasantly refreshing, and because of it, The Bucket List is one of the most entertaining films of the year.

Another aspect, which is a great credit to screenwriter Justin Zackham, is the dialogue, which is continually hilarious even while it borders on heartbreaking. Sarcasm and cynicism are proudly worn by Jack, and the conversations conducted between the two are far from dull, although they do have their moments when a yawn is not far away.
Meaningful, affecting and downright funny, the script seems amazingly well paced and flows more naturally yet the transition from start to end seems to be a series of stops and starts in areas.

''I'm proud of you.''

''Nobody cares what you think.''

Nearly everything is likable about The Bucket List, except the tone of the film, which many awards voters and critics may feel is too repetitious of late. The film is uplifting and heartwarming, and while the conclusion strives for unpredictability, comparisons may be drawn to similarly crafted works. Driving Miss Daisy and As Good as it Gets are immediately brought to mind, especially because these include the same actors, although the morals of A Christmas Carol and It's A Wonderful Life are clearly beneath the surface of this feel-good comedy.

Most importantly, aside from the journey and discovery of friendship and caring by travel and adventure a special bond is formed. Each has learned before they meet the end they have made each a better person that cares they both found what's important in life through one another. The Bucket List isn't really a tear inducer, yet it's a story of two terminal cancer patients provides the need for compassion as the viewer feels pain during the early scenes and you are certainly touched by the way the characters emotions grow by friendship you as the viewer feel your emotions have taken a good friendship journey. Finally this film is made even better by the performances of the two veteran legends Nicholson and Freeman. I highly recommend anyone view The Bucket List.

''The simplest thing is... I loved him. And I miss him. Carter and I saw the world together. Which is amazing... When you think that only three months ago, we were complete strangers! I hope that it doesn't sound selfish of me but... the last months of his life were the best months of mine. He saved my life... And he knew it before I did.''

"The Bucket List" is an emotional and moving film featuring two amazing actors to fit the parts. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are great on screen together. They really shine. This film was no exception. Rob Reiner was a great addition as the director of this film. "The Bucket List" is one of the best films of 2007. It made me shed a few tears, and respect life a lot more. If you have not seen this film, then please, do yourself a favor, and do so.

The concept of this film is pretty simple, two men getting on in years but still sprightly and full of fight are diagnosed with cancer. Nicholson plays a ballsy entrepreneur who among many things owns a hospital. In a money saving regulation he enforces the rule ‘two patients to a room, no exceptions’. After being diagnosed with a progressive cancer he has literally made his bed and now he has to lie in it. He finds himself laid up alongside family man Carter (Freeman) who has also been diagnosed with a similar fate.

The film here runs at a nice pace. Allowing the two highly capable actors to explore and familiarise the audience with each other as they whittle away the long lonely and painful hours chatting over life and their very different outlooks on it.

After making it through their respective sessions of chemotherapy they are served their life sentences. Shell shocked they are faced with the choice; return to their lives and await death, or live the time they have left to the maximum. Fulfilling all the whims of their fancies that they have sacrificed in the realities of life.

The biggest draw of this film for me was the performances by Freeman and Nicholson. Without them the film would have been an easy viewing Sunday afternoon flick. Their characters spark a real chemistry together and their lines glance off one another beautifully. Nicholson with his devilish grin, cynical and guns-a-blazing attitude finds his match in the calm self assured majestic nature of Freeman’s character.

The film obviously reflects on life, death and the meaning within it, but manages to avoid the expected clichés that might have come with it. The film throughout stays sensitive and touching but light hearted. It allows the viewer to take from it what they like or simply sit back enjoy the show and leave. The film is also packed with comic Idioms which amused me to pick out.
All in all a nice feel good movie, that at times hits a little deeper and delivers a charismatic punch or two along the way.