Review of The Bucket List (2007) by Charlie M — 14 Jun 2016

Cancer patients break out of hospital and go on an adventure and find the meaning of life. It's another Reiner film with a good idea for a movie but not much else.

This review of The Bucket List (2007) was written by Charlie M on 14 Jun 2016.

The Bucket List has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 24 Aug 2016

Despite some emotional dips and a see-it-to-believe-it load of schmaltz at the end, The Bucket List is mostly a joy ride with good company,…

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