Books and Movies

Kevin and I watched The Bucket List last night. Not quite what I expected - the trailers led me to believe that it was a comedy. And, yes, there were many humorous parts, but it is a movie that deals with serious issues.

Carter and Edward meet in the hospital - both of them being treated for cancer. Carter is a family man: married to the same woman for 45 years, worked as a mechanic, raised his kids. Edward is a wealthy businessman whose main pursuit in life has been to make money and spend it on himself. These two completely different men form an unlikely friendship. When they are both given less than a year to live, they embark on a trip to cross items off of their “bucket lists” - lists of things to do before they “kick the bucket.”

The best thing about this movie is the casting. Watching Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson is like watching two old masters. They are brilliant actors, and they make their art look effortless. Definitely a must-see.