The Bucket List (2007)

Director:

Rob Reiner

Writer (WGA):

Justin Zackham (written by)

Release Date:

11 January 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

When he closed his eyes, his heart was opened

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Operation | Road Trip | Mount Everest | Terminal Illness | Hong Kong

Awards:

1 nomination

US Showtimes:

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Cast

Jack Nicholson	...	Edward Cole
Morgan Freeman	...	Carter Chambers
Sean Hayes	...	Thomas
Beverly Todd	...	Virginia Chambers
Rob Morrow	...	Dr. Hollins
Alfonso Freeman	...	Roger Chambers
Rowena King	...	Angelica
Annton Berry Jr.	...	Kai
Verda Bridges	...	Shandra
Destiny Brownridge	...	Maya
Brian Copeland	...	Lee
Ian Anthony Dale	...	Instructor
Jennifer Defrancisco	...	Emily
Angela Gardner	...	Female Administrator
Noel Gugliemi	...	Mechanic

Also Known As:

A Bakancslista (Hungary) [hu]
Ahora o nunca (Spain) [es]
Antes de Partir (Brazil) [pt]
Antes de Partir (Venezuela) [es]
Antes de partir (Argentina) [es]
Beste kommt zum Schluss, Das (Germany) [de]
Epithymies... sto para pente (Greece) [el]
Lista poslednjih zelja (Serbia) [sr]
Lusikka nurkkaan (Finland) [fi]
Non è mai troppo tardi (Italy) [it]
Nu eller aldrig (Sweden) [sv]
Nyt tai ei koskaan (Finland) (new title) [fi]
Sans plus attendre (France) [fr]
Simdi ya da asla (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, including a sexual reference.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Taiwan:PG-12 | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43762) | Canada:G (Quebec) (theatrical rating) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Finland:S | Norway:A | Argentina:13 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:Btl | Netherlands:AL | Germany:o.Al. | South Korea:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:12A

Filming Locations:

City Hall - 455 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, California, USA

Company:

Storyline Entertainment

Trivia:

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman shaved their heads for the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the race track scene, the body damage on the cars after the collisions is not consistent.

Quotes:

Carter Chambers: Is it Tommy or Thomas?
Thomas: It's Matthew, actually. He thought that was too biblical...

Movie Connections:

References Rain Man (1988)

Soundtrack:

Tush

heart warming story of friendship-strong male performances

On new years day, 2008, I saw the film "The Bucket List." It was not my first choice of a film that I wanted to see. To be honest, however, I probably would not have enjoyed any of the films that I would have chosen more. This film is very well done. I liked the screenplay, by Justin Zackham. I liked the direction, by the real talented Rob Reiner. And I was very impressed by the acting. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman did a superb job, playing two dying old guys who befriend each other, and together have the adventure of their lives. The film is very good. The plot involves this hospital owner-Edward Cole-who is dying from cancer, and another cancer victim-Carter Chambers-who meets Cole while getting treatment at the same hospital. After they both find out that they each have only a few months to live, they agree to travel together all over the globe, and follow this list of tasks. They call it the bucket list.

Nicholson gives a real touching performance as Ed Cole. He plays Cole funny, sad, stubborn, angry, strong, fearless, and loud. Morgan gives an equally touching performance as C. Chambers. He plays Chambers smart, cool, romantic, funny, fearless, and emotional. Both men are very moving in this film. They are great sharing the screen. I really enjoyed watching them play scenes together. It was for me a real treat. These guys, Nicholson and Freeman, are two of our finest actors. And this film is no exception.

Even though "The Bucket List" is a small film about friendship, and the meaning of truly living, I do not recommend it for the preteens. There are some very adult scenes. However, families with teenagers will enjoy seeing it together.

Josh Weinman