‘The Bucket List’ - A movie about miracles

I’ve just seen the ‘the Bucket List’ which stars Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson.  I thought it was a wonderful film and well worth seeing.

This movie was about miracles, particularly the small, personal kind. I felt very inspired- I laughed and I cried through this story of courage and love. The film gave a ‘big picture’ perspective to life.

The premise of the movie (without giving too much away) is that two random people become friends while sharing a hospital room together.  Their friendship blossoms, partly because of the life-changing events forced upon each character.  They create a so called ‘Bucket List’ of things to do before they ‘kick the bucket’. Of course, the list contains a few concrete goals in life, such as seeing the Great Pyramids of Eygpt, or skydiving, but actually goes far beyond into the spiritual realm.

I felt like most of the movie-reviews I read about the film missed the entire point. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to recognize what is truly marvelous in life. An important aspect of the movie was to show that life’s greatest moments are often just there waiting for us to awaken to them. When you see the film, you’ll understand more.

In the medical field, when I see a terminally ill patient fully enjoy a day, it is wonderful.  I believe in quality of life, which is something often overlooked in the US medical system.  When families of patients can realize that, it makes it easier on them too.  Letting go of a loved one is extremely hard.  Life is amazing as it is, a miracle. 

‘The Bucket List’ offers hope, triumph and love, set against the realities of Nature.  Two men with seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life undertake a figurative and real journey that adds so much more to their lives.  It seemed like a wonderful therapy we could all learn from.

I think this film showcases the greatness of human nature.  We all have this potential - whether we know it or not.  We should learn to make the most of the time we have and find the meaning in our lives.

I think you will like this movie too.

You can see the trailer at:  http://thebucketlist.warnerbros.com/ 
RW