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.
Originally posted by Liberalkid: This really shouldn't be in the general movie discussion forum... probably in the best & worst of 2008 forum...
You're right. It should be in "The Worst of 2008". Awful, awful movie! These guys weren't "sick" until the script called for it. This movie was created with the intention of being a comedic tear-jerker and it shows. (It's as Ann as the nose on plain's face!) If you want a REAL story of triumph over adversity in the face of an awful "illness", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" should take care of that... and it actually deserves Oscar recognition before this wannabe sentimental dreck!
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
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These guys weren't "sick" until the script called for it. This movie was created with the intention of being a comedic tear-jerker and it shows. (It's as Ann as the nose on plain's face!) If you want a REAL story of triumph over adversity in the face of an awful "illness", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" should take care of that... and it actually deserves Oscar recognition before this wannabe sentimental dreck!
