'The Bucket List' Movie

The title's meaning is explained in the trailer:  http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-bucket-list/27000/main

This movie was better than I expected in terms of the plot. as it maintained a good balance between comedy and pathos.   Jack Nicholson was his usually hammy/funny self but quite moving in the dramatic moments. Morgan Freeman gave his usual good performance, once again proving he's one of our finest actors. What a team they made as they learned to trust and help each other to accomplish their goals - the bucket list - before their time runs out. There's some life lessons here that aren't buried under the laughs aplenty.

 I have to admit that I cried during a Jack Nicholson movie. It hit home for me because the Freeman character reminded me of my father who passed away in 2006. Both quit school at a young age and were self-educated, became mechanics, loved racing cars, crossword puzzles, and watched Jeopardy all the time. We took Mom with us but I hid my tears and didn't mention the similarities, and neither did she. I was afraid of her reaction since they were married for 63 years but she enjoyed the movie too. It's not every day you see a film that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. But isn't that what a good movie (and life) is all about?