The Bucket list is a heartwarming comedy-drama starring two of the most renowned actors of all time : Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Jack plays as Edward Cole, a coffee-lover billionaire who owns the hospital where Morgan was brought into. Morgan plays Carter Chambers, a soulful, brilliant, family-man who supported his family by being a car mechanic.
The story is about 2 complete strangers who both have terminal cancer with only 6 more months left. Upon knowing their fates, together, they made their bucket list of things that they want to do or experience before they leave this world. For Carter, it was just meant to be metaphorical when he was scribbling his list. Being the more adventurous and affluent, Cole reworked the list to avert the humdrums of their life.
Soon they set off to skydiving in America, racing the tracks off with their vintage cars, getting a tattoo, sitting and appreciating the view of the pyramids of Egypt, having a nice time in France, Tiger hunting in South Africa and was supposed to climb up the Himalayas but a storm was coming through so they went off to Hongkong instead.
They were getting a real deal of their bucket list but the greatest and best part of the list was not at all found in the travels and adventures they took. They both found out the true joy and have brought the same to other people as well.
The movie runs along the story of white/black, rich/poor people. In some scenes, it conveys that having faith, having someone or something to believe in is important. That amidst the challenges that you have been struggling to, it is important to hold on something that you look up to.
At the end of the story, they both realized that true joy can be shared and gained with your family and friends. A life that has been given meaning by soul-searching by closing your eyes and letting your heart open.
The real message of the story is about living life at your best like it will be your last day. It is about visiting the places you want to go to, recognizing and appreciating the people dear to you, and upholding your personal values - all the good things in life.
I recommend this movie to all those who want to watch a feel-good movie. Something to ponder : What is your bucket list?
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