The Bucket List (2007)

Calificación de los usuarios:

7.5/10   

Director:

Rob Reiner

Guionista (WGA):

Justin Zackham (written by)

Fecha de Lanzamiento:

11 enero 2008 (USA)

Género:

Comedia | Drama

Frase comercial:

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:

List | Hospital | Friend | Mechanic | Cancer

Premios:

3 nominations

Comentarios de los usuarios:

The Wheels on the Bus

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 13

4:00 PM

MAX

Reparto

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 (as Jennifer DeFrancisco)
Angela Gardner	...	Female Administrator
Noel Gugliemi	...	Mechanic

También conocida como:

Ahora o nunca (Spain) [es]
Antes de Partir (Venezuela) [es]
Antes de partir (Argentina) [es]

MPAA:

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

Duración:

97 min

País:

USA

Idioma:

Inglés

Color:

Color

Relación de Aspecto:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Clasificación:

Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Ireland:12A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43762) | Germany:o.Al. | Norway:A | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Sweden:Btl | Canada:G (Quebec) (theatrical rating) | Hong Kong:IIA | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | South Korea:12 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Finland:S | Netherlands:AL | Australia:M | New Zealand:M | Portugal:M/12 | Iceland:7 (original rating) | Iceland:L (DVD rating)

Locaciones de Filmación:

California Speedway - 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, California, USA

Compañía:

Storyline Entertainment

Trivialidades:

Jack Nicholson's own experience in the hospital, just prior to filming, inspired some of the dialogue and acting for the movie. For example, the mirrored glasses seen in the movie were not originally in the script, but Nicholson, who obtained them while in the hospital, brought them to set. Director Rob Reiner decided to include them in the film.

Errores:

Continuidad: When Ed and Carter are in the restaurant in France, Carter's arm is alternately up or down while they are having their dinner conversation.

Citas:

Edward Cole: You want some too? I'll have Thomas fix you a plate.
Carter Chambers: No thanks.
Edward Cole: You sure? Best in L.A.
[later, throwing up]
Carter Chambers: It ain't the best in L.A. no more.

Conexiones de Película:

Apareció en Writing a Bucket List (2008) (V)

Banda de Sonido:

I've Got A Feelin' You're Fooling

The Wheels on the Bus

Greetings again from the darkness. Yes, this can be viewed as Hollywood formula with mass appeal and loads of stereotypes and clichés. On the other hand, it can be taken as a very accessible commentary on friendship, companionship and finding the joy in life. I prefer the latter. Either way, it does require a certain suspension of reality. Just ask Roger Ebert, who has made it his personal mission to bash the film.

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are both in prime form, and after a string of weak films, director Rob Reiner does a masterful job of keeping Nicholson from going over the top and from having Freeman kill us with sweetness. Even more impressive is the pacing of the early hospital scenes ... nothing is forced, no line of dialogue or shot seems hurried. This is two patients coming to grips with their situation. While the worldly travels are impressive, my favorite parts of the film are the scenes between the two beds in the same room.

On the downside, will someone please tell Hollywood that Morgan Freeman in the cast does not mandate a blasted voice-over from the man? We know he has a great voice, but if the narration adds nothing to the story, please just let the film do its thing.

There are some laugh out loud moments and one-liners, but there are also some strong moments of drama ... death has a way of creating those. This is a combination of road trip, buddy film and coming-of-age ... very unusual for two senior citizens! So while the story line surprises are few, sit back and enjoy excellent acting (including Sean Hayes), wonderful direction and a few life lessons. Good stuff for a movie that all ages can enjoy.