Review of The Bucket List (2007) by Alex V — 25 Dec 2013

Schmaltzy my butt, that was a heart warming movie with a lot of good things to say.

This review of The Bucket List (2007) was written by Alex V on 25 Dec 2013.

The Bucket List has generally received positive reviews.

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