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The Bucket List (2008)
The Bucket List is one of the best movies of 2008, and it would
be cruel not to give it an Oscar award. It teaches viewers how
to make the best out of any situation, even a tragic illness
like brain cancer.
The Bucket List features 2 of the best and most experienced
actors in Hollywood (Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson), and
the chemistry between the two is marvelous. Some of the
recurring themes throughout the movie are living for the
present (having fun in the current moment); appreciating the
little things in your daily life, while not worrying about what
happens in the future. The work that was put into making the
movie was tremendous, and it shows during the presentation. So
whether you are young or old, The Bucket List is sure to have a
strong inspirational message for everyone.
Jack Nicholson plays Edward Cole, a billionaire hospital owner
who is recently diagnosed with cancer. Carter Chambers, played
by Morgan Freeman, is a mechanic working on an average salary,
also fighting with cancer. When the two are placed in the same
hospital room, they do not get along. Cole's crummy attitude
does not mend well with Chambers' wise remarks. However, after
spending more time together, they learn to get along and become
friends. Later on, both create a "Bucket List". It is a list of
things you wish to do before your death. After some convincing,
Cole and Chambers leave the hospital to explore the aspects of
their lives that have been missing for quite some time. This is
where the plot begins to develop, and the movie enters its
lighter stages. There are many things in life which we have no
control over; however, we must learn to accept them and make
the best of the cards that we are dealt. When someone is struck
down by a terminal illness, it is debilitating. I was recently
diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and after spending some time in
the hospital, I learned many things that were presented in The
Bucket List. Everything happens to us for a reason, intended
for self improvement. It is up to us if we want to learn the
lessons presented to us, or ignore them.
After leaving the hospital, they begin their journey to
accomplish every task on the bucket list. There are some
dangerous adventures, like skydiving and crashing race cars,
but Cole and Chambers don't let anything stand in the way of
their goals. They have some thoughtful conversations along
their journey, filled with humor throughout. The
light-heartedness of the film makes it so much more enjoyable
for everyone. During the accomplishment of activities on their
bucket list, Cole and Chambers experience true happiness,
despite their poor health. This goes to show that no obstacle,
big or small, can defeat the power of the human spirit. All you
need is the willpower, and nothing can stand in your way.
The main conflict occurs towards the end of the movie, where
the relationship between our two main characters hangs in the
balance. Edwin blatantly refuses to confront the biggest
obstacle in his life, which strongly upsets Chambers. This
conflict goes on until the end of the movie; when both
characters realize their flaws, and make a great effort to
improve the lives of others around them. While watching the
movie, expect to feel a strong emotional pull towards the
characters, as the editing, screenwriting, and music
incorporation is fantastic. It was very refreshing to see such
an inspirational film like The Bucket List. The movie industry
needs to learn from great movies like these, and just keep it
going. We deserve to see a masterpiece, and we also deserve to
have a chance to better ourselves. The Bucket List is a great
movie to watch when you feel that life has given you a raw
deal. Why? It can completely warp your perspective, and help
you cope and improve any situation. This movie will definitely
be on the list of movies to show my kids. While I may be a
little bit young to make a bucket list, the idea will be inside
my head as a guideline to live life by. We have such little
time, why not make the most of it?
by Josh Lipovetsky - 4th August 2008
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