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Good actors in a too "feel good" move : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-11-16 |
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| Disappointing, I'd say. Very good actors in a somewhat predicatble all too "feel good" film. We rented it - I wouldn't buy it. I'd give it 2 and a half stars if I could. |
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A slow starter that redeems itself with a nice twist at the ending. : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-11-10 |
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As a long-time fan of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, I expected to see some strong performances from these two great actors. Although they didn't live up to some of their earlier great roles, neither were they disappointing. Both did yeoman's work in their roles as aging men from very different life backgrounds, one phenomenally rich and the other a humble laborer, who found common ground in their battle with terminal cancer. Both are forced, without regard to wealth or social status, to come to grips with both their own mortality and their past failings.
The first half hour or so of the movie was less than gripping, and at times maybe even a little tedious, but once it moves into the meat of the storyline it takes on a new life (although even at this it seems a bit too contrived and just missed a fourth star). In their quest to live full lives in their last remaining months, and thus to try to undo a lifetime of squandered opportunities, they stumble upon something far more valuable -- true self-understanding, true friendship, and, most importantly, redemption.
I hate spoilers, so I won't give any clues except to say that the end of this frequently humorous, frequently poignant tale is delightfully unexpected and equally poetic. This is not a great movie, but I would characterize it as a good one that will, or at least should, prompt each viewer to stop and think about his or her own approach to life, and to pursue the most important things while there's still time. |
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A Truely Moving Comedy : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-10-30 |
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| This movie was so good. it made me cry at the end of the film. Jack Nicholson & Morgan Freeman go good together like Walter Mathawe & Jack Lemon. This was a very good touching movie. |
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Excellent Movie - I had to buy it for my dad! : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-10-29 |
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| I enjoyed it so much... I had to buy it for my dad. I am still waiting for it to arrive for my pops... I am sure he will love it as much as I did! |
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My parents liked it. : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-10-27 |
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| I thought the movie was pretty average and very predictable, But I love Jack and Morgan. Easy to watch but nothing special. |
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