I LOVED The Bucket List. The talent of its Oscar winning stars notwithstanding, this if a smart, funny, and occasionally irreverent film. I was endlessly entertained. The emotional growth of its two protagonists and their increasing ability to deal with their illnesses as they grow closer together is heartwarming. Indeed, I think that is why IMDb voters uniformly appreciated the film (7.6 average rating) and the usual naysayers among the critics simply didn't get it (only 41% positive reviews, according To Rotten Tomatoes).
With their treatment of The Bucket List the critics reinforced my notion that there is some secret provision in the Critics Union's bylaws that approving of most movies that are overtly sentimental and any Rob Reiner film are dismissible offenses.
With their treatment of The Bucket List the critics reinforced my notion that there is some secret provision in the Critics Union's bylaws that approving of most movies that are overtly sentimental and any Rob Reiner film are dismissible offenses.