Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Bucket List’: A Touching Tale of Friendship and Last Wishes

Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) take a selfie on their last trip, in “The Bucket List.” Warner Bros. Pictures

PG-13 | 1h 37min | Comedy, Drama | 11 January 2008 (USA)

Before seeing director Rob Reiner’s 2008 dramedy “The Bucket List,” the critic in me worried that it might not live up to my expectations. The plot certainly sounded inspiring, but I was concerned that it would be a little too saccharine for my taste, or simply ring false. Boy, was I wrong.