The Bucket List
Metascore
42 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 34
  3. Negative: 12 out of 34
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  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.

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User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 6 out of 48
  1. Spielberg00
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Why is this so badly received by critics? It's not terrible at all, and it's really, really good for a film starring two very well-known names. Yeah, it's predictable (in case you don't know the movie, the guys both die, and it's hinted at from the very beginning) but it's sooooo funny.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. JureB
    10
    In today's times when theaters and all film and video production is overwhelmed by violence - needles to say that our ancestors are becoming lost idiotic FPS slayers that often mix reality and fantasy - hat down goes to screenwriter, director, Jack and Morgan for this emotional life experience. By the way I'm 36 now if someone thinks I'm an old pathetic grandpa. And those critics - they are becoming corrupted irrelevant personas.… Full Review »
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