A heartfelt bucket list movie.
After finding out the cancer has relapsed, Shane is totally aware of what she has to go through again if she were to get treatment. So, not wanting to face the same trouble, she decided not to get treatment but instead to live her life to the fullest in her final months. Shane, her husband Byran, and their childhood friend Kristoff embark on a journey to Tasmania, Australia, to accomplish the 'Magic List'.The idea of a terminally sick patient crossing things off their bucket list is not new. But despite lacking novelty, there are a few things that make this movie something more than checking off a bucket list. The journey is filled with not only picturesque places, travelogue-ish moments, and activity; it also explores friendship and love in a simple way, focusing on reconnecting with lost relationships. While the main characters are childhood friends of two men and a woman, there’s no love triangle involved. It’s pure friendship. So the conflict isn't very complicated.
When it comes to movies about illnesses, the melancholic and tear-jerking parts are expected. This movie managed to deliver both the tonality of enjoyable trip and the bleak side of reality very well. Although this movie has a good story structure, the pacing seems pretty rushed. It seems like it wants the audience to feel the sentimentality, but there is not enough space to really feel it or drown in the emotions. It's like a knee-jerk reaction. However, the good storylines help in making the whole idea and emotions palpable. With an impactful plot twist and a positive message about life, genuine love, and undying friendship, this movie stands out on its own despite having the all bucket list movie tropes.
Overall, it’s a good movie. but it could've been done better. How sad this movie is may depend on the individual, but it’s a movie to watch if you need an emotional release. Get a box of tissues ready.
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Life is a Journey.
This movie definitely demonstrates the reality of life.Mixed emotions. A rollercoaster of life.
Definitely a must to watch!
Simple yet inspirational.
I totally understand her decision of not getting treatment as she wants to enjoy her life for the last time before she rest.
She overcame her cancer, but she feels like it is time to finally accept her faith. Which is why she decided to make a bucket list of things she wants to do before she dies.
I would prob do the same thing. Spent what was left with my loved ones and did the things I've always wanted to do.
The twist was crazy. I was bawling.
Anyways, I wrote a quote about what they said about 'Journey'.
"It's not the destination. It's the journey. Life experiences don't mean anything if you don't end up where you want to. We all have goals. Were not just cruising through life. It's all about the destination.
For me, it's the journey. Because that's how you mature. That's where you learn. Sometimes, you even end up differently, depending on the journey. I believe it's the journey that allows you to mature."
2:11am 4/18/24..
I was also bawling my ass out because it been a year since moonbin died..????
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It's all about the friendships
This movie was a little rushed at times, and I felt that I was being emotionally manipulated, but it was a good watch. I think how you respond to this movie might have to do with where you are emotionally when you watch it.For me, the friendships were what I was most drawn to. What would you be willing to do for a friend/loved one, even though you didn't agree with their decision? We don't know how much time we have here in our lives, and, as much as possible, we'd like to live without regrets.
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