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42 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Starring: Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman
  • Summary: Carter Chambers, an auto mechanic, and corporate billionaire Edward Cole find themselves sharing a hospital room with plenty of time to think about what might happen next--and about how much of that is in their hands. For all their apparent differences, they soon discover they have two very important things in common: an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are and the choices they've made, and a pressing desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do. So, against doctor's orders and all good sense, these two virtual strangers check themselves out of the hospital and hit the road together for the adventure of a lifetime--from the Taj Mahal to the Serengeti, from the finest restaurants to the seediest tattoo parlors, and from the cockpit of vintage racecars to the open door of a prop plane--with just a list and their passion for life to guide them. Adding and crossing items off their list while taking in the grandeur and beauty of the world, they will grapple with the difficult questions and the even more difficult answers that plague all of us. And, without even realizing it, they'll become true friends. Sometimes you just need a deadline to get your life in gear. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 34
  3. Negative: 12 out of 34
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    88
    Actors tell us that dying is easy, comedy is hard. But comedies about dying are hardest of all.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    60
    The script is weak and obvious and the direction disappointingly unimaginative. But stars are stars, and the old boys are terrific - enough to make this a funny and sometimes moving buddy picture.
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    38
    The entire undertaking feels like a waste of time and talent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 6 out of 48
  1. BMFSLP2
    10
    Once again, the critics have it all wrong. Glad we didn't rely on their rating. The movie is wonderful in every way. The only part that was over the top was the crashing of the two cars. Making a "Bucket List" is a good idea for everyone, as it is helpful to set goals and contemplate one's mortality. We will highly recommend this movie.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. MikeP.
    5
    Not as good as I expected and I am a big Morgan Freeman fan but not bad.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. WarrenR.
    3
    You'd think that a movies starring two of Hollywood's greatest wouldn't be half-bad. You'd think that if it was directed by Rob Reiner that it would be better. The bucket list will make you think wrong. A lame premise is made lamer by cheesy dialogue and plot devices, and the jokes are just plain unfunny.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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