This was the second movie we watched over the weekend. Due to its star cast, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, two of my favorite actors of all time, I had to watch this one.
The concept isn’t the most fresh one, there have been some, which brushed the idea, to a certain extent; finish "things to do, before you die".
Both being cancer patients in the movie, have very limited time to live, six months at best, both set out to complete a series of tasks on a list, which is "The Bucket List".
Fundamentally, of different character, both Freeman and Nicholson, place items on the list, which are as far apart as their perceptions of life, as a auto mechanic and  billionaire respectively. Yet, the development of their friendship, achievement of common goals together, even in death, is well portrayed.
Narration during the movie, by Morgan Freeman is engrossing, dialogues are well-written and expresses the scene and setting quite amicably. The screenplay is ok, cinematography is pretty awesome, with some sights of local India…including Delhi and Taj Mahal.

Worth a watch, fairly entertaining movie.
3.5 Stars.

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We watched Jumper this weekend. Being a sci-fi thriller, I was naturally drawn to it, as with countless others, that fall in varying categories, reaching from worse to quite good. I personally feel, the concept of "Teleporting" is phenomenal by itself, however, it wasnt explored to its potential in the movie. I guess the time ran out, before the director could make his point. The concept of "Paladins" and "Jumper’s" was briefly touched upon, described as arch-enemies, but the reasoning behind the animosity wasn’t discussed at all.
How and why one becomes a Jumper, wasn’t elaborated on, why the characteristics of being a Jumper manifest itself when the person is over 5 years old? No answers.
I’m sure the directors/ producers already are planning on a sequel. But, if you leave too much details out in the prequel, I don’t know, if much can be expected from the sequel. Though, I will probably watch it!
3 Stars for Graphics/ Special effects, 1.5 Stars for the storyline.
Since it’s already out on DVD, sure you can spend a dollar on RedBox and watch it….

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This morning on Today Show, we watched, Matt Lauer going  heart-to-heart with Luke Russert, it was very emotional, and needless to say, it goes to prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I have high hopes for Luke, given his pedigree…I wont be surprised to see him going farther and higher than, other Russert’s have done.
I came to America in 1999, and being very interested in knowing everything that’s happening around me, including political news, and its impact on the society as a whole, I looked forward to broaden my knowledge of the same, I turned to Today Show and Evening News with Tom Brokaw and Meet the Press with Tim Russert on Sundays.
Since August 15, 1999, I’ve been watching Today Show, Nightly News and Meet the Press, and various inputs that you, Katie, Ann, Natalie and now Meredith, along with Late Mr. Russert, David Gregory and others have had. Not a day goes by, when my wife and I, dont turn on the TV, to see familiar faces, and to get news, while we sip tea.
On Friday the 13th, i was on a plane, couldn’t watch the news, but on my way back, as i was waiting at the gate for my trip back home, CNN was going on, and then the news broke (at least for me), that Tim Russert is no more. I didnt know him personally, but whatever i have gathered, in the last eight years, i know he was the nicest of person around, his smile, made you smile, his words resonated with the inner voice, and agreed with what he had to say.
Suddenly, i felt a void, which i have never felt before from the passing of a stranger, but i guess that’s what happens, when you know you’ve missed on something great. For the last two days, i have watched enough TV to know, a lot about Mr. Russert, and i have felt my loss to be greater with every passing moment. I personally believe that the remarkable quality of great human beings is not, their own greatness, but their inherent desire and quality to bring out greatness in everyone around them, Mr. Tim Russert was indeed a "Great Man".
This morning as Matt closed the piece with Luke, we saw his lips stuttering, overwhelmed with the words, he had spoken earlier and the ones he was about to say. I dont know much about Matt either, other than what I see and I read, but I know this, that he too feels the loss of Mr. Russert, to a deeper level than most colleague’s do. Matt Lauer is a good man!

Thanks for making our mornings worthwhile, and as Mr. Russert always said " Go Get’em Kid"

Sunday morning will never be the same again!

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