The Bucket List | 
| Director: Rob Reiner
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd, Rob Morrow
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Rating:  275 reviews
Sales Rank: 637
Format: Color, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WARD024013D
UPC: 085391139881
EAN: 0085391139881
ASIN: B000YAF4MA
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2007
Release Date: June 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
In THE BUCKET LIST, cancer doesn't discriminate in its choice of victims. It's equally eager in its attacks on kindly sage of a mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) and mean-spirited millionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson). When the unlikely pair shares a room at a hospital, they learn that they both have less than a year to live as a result of the deadly disease. Inspired by the words of a college professor, Carter begins to make a "bucket list" of things he wants to accomplish before he dies. With Edward's limitless funds at their disposal, the men embark on an adventure that takes them from Egypt to France to Hong Kong, crossing items off their list as death grows closer. Fans of the leading actors will be glad to see them in familiar territory: Freeman plays a narrator who's nearly godlike in his omniscience, while Nicholson stars as the lovable grump. Both men have won Oscars for similar roles (Nicholson for AS GOOD AS IT GETS, and Freeman for MILLION DOLLAR BABY), so they excel in these parts. Director Rob Reiner's career has jumped between comedy and drama, and despite its serious subject matter, THE BUCKET LIST resides firmly in comedic territory. But fans of weepies such as TERMS OF ENDEARMENT and MY LIFE will find much to like in this film that is sure to require a tissue or two.
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"You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you," says the quietly wise Carter Chambers, played with gravitas and grace by a Morgan Freeman. In Rob Reiner's moving, often hilarious film The Bucket List, all sorts of people measure themselves against the two heroes, Chambers and his hospital suitemate, Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson). But as Cole finds, having spent his entire life building a Fortune 500 company, none of that much matters when cancer, the great equalizer, pays a visit. The film traces the adventures of the two unlikely friends, who meet in a hospital cancer ward, each given six months to live. The "bucket list" of the title refers to a lifelong list of goals that a teacher of Chambers once advised him to compile--and achieve--"before you kick the bucket." Soon the two are off on what may be the last grand adventure of their life, vowing to tick off as many goals (skydiving, race-car driving, seeing the wonders of the world) as they can in the time they have left. What starts as a medical melodrama becomes a road trip, yet the men's mortality realities are never far from thought. The two leads give impressive performances, and remind the viewer of just how few American films focus on the lives and loves of senior citizens. Nicholson even manages to lose his persona in his character, much as he did in About Schmidt. There's a lovely John Mayer tune, "Say (What You Need to Say)," that's perfectly matched to the film's clear-eyed view of life: What does one person leave behind as his true legacy? --A.T. Hurley
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Excellent movie July 28, 2010
Edward L. Williamson (Pensacola, FL)
I had heard of this movie from a friend with severe health problems. I found the movie very worthwhile. It suggests, without actually saying it, we should all prepare a 'bucket list' before we are in ill health--and act on the items in the list. When people interact with constructive intent, much good will result to all parties involved. The message was touching and timely.
 If you haven't seen this yet, it' a shame ! July 16, 2010
Wade Arnold (Spielberg)
Hello all you DVD viewers,
I would like to let you know that if someone had told ME Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman had just made a wonderful film together, I probably would have said, YEAH SURE ! I must confess my thinking was totally wrong ! These two should have both gotten Oscars for the parts they played in the movie. It was fantastic, and I have put it on the upper shelf with Forest Gump, True Women, and Avatar, esc. The thing that impressed me most is the extent of research they did about Cancer, Cancer Patients and Cancer Treatments, not to mention REAL hospital environment and interaction. I should know I am a recovering Cancer patient and am still wondering which would have been worse, the Cancer or the necessary Treatments. Even if you've never had the privilege, and I would wish it on my worst enemy, it would definately help you understand where a Cancer Patients are coming from.
Greetings,
Doc Arnold
A Contrast of Differences July 10, 2010
BrotherSpider (The Order of the Eternal Broken Nose)
Carter, a poor black man (played by Morgan Freeman, who once playd God) is a cancer patient in one of Cole's (Played by Jack Nicholson, who once played the devil) Hospitals. fast friends they head out to do things they've always wanted to do, but never had time.
I loved this movi, and there is nothing more priceless then the look on Cole's face when he finds out where his coffee comes from.
this is a great movie, original and funny and thought provoking all at once. it needs to be watched by all of those fighting to live
A Worthwhile Movie Experience July 7, 2010
Scott FS (Sacramento, CA United States)
"The Bucket List", starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman is a sometimes funny, sometimes poignant look at two cancer patients who meet when they are both hospitalized in one of Jack Nicholson's hospital. Nicholson plays Edward Cole, and is rich; Freeman (Carter Chambers) isn't (he's a mechanic). Chambers is married; Cole is married to his work. Both are seriously ill, and given months to live. Chambers starts jotting on a pad, curious about the note, Cole picks it up. Chambers is not happy, but allows that it is a 'bucket list', i.e. a list of things to do before one dies.
Cole decides to make both of their lists a reality. First on the list, skydiving. Then, racing a Mustang 350 race car, Mount Everest and other things.
When the movie came out, the reviews were mixed, and I wasn't that motivated to see it. However, one came to me, and I watched it. I was pleasantly surprised. Both actors do a good job allowing the audience to understand a bit of how it is to face one's last illness. Both Cole and Chambers grow from knowing one another; the single Cole grows the most.
Recommended. It's a good movie and I enjoyed watching it.
The Bucket List June 25, 2010
H. Shelton (New Jersey)
Execellent story, I am happy to add to my library of DVDs. Thanks for offering this DVD at such a great price
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