The Bucket List is a sure thing movie because Morgan Freeman narrates part of the story. Critics will observe that the story is old. It's full of holes, and it fails the smell test, but you can't help coming out of the theater feeling good.
Here's the little raindrop from heaven...Jack Nicholson is portrayed as an aging fat jerk. He plays the part so convincingly, that you'd swear that he's an aging fat jerk. I suspect that one or two out of three are the ploys of an excellent actor, and I'm admitting that Jack proves it again that he's an astute pretender.
But, the groundswell of real class comes from Morgan Freeman and his character. These are real people who ooze with mentor-quality values. This character is a great man in his own modest sphere.
If you're on the fence, go see The Bucket List for the last scene, at Jack's daughter's house. Take your hanky. Good job, Rob Reiner. 7.5/10.
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