It's hard not to be formulaic when it comes to dealing with the plot of Rob Reiner's latest film. Given that, The Bucket List does a pretty good job of riding the wave as far as it needs to go and then cutting into territory that is unusual enough to satisfy sophisticated moviegoers. Notice I said moviegoers. If you still call them movies, and not 'film' or 'cinema', then The Bucket List is for you.
It's a swell entertainment, but it's rather and underpowered script for two such massive actors. Oh sure there's good stuff, a couple belly laughs, several tears and a clever insight or two, but nothing earthshattering. It's rather a film for old folks.
But I liked it too. It's exactly what you expect it to be, and just a tad bit better.
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