is The Bucket List any good? - Blu-ray Forum

Crimson King · 12-17-2009, 10:48 PM

WBshop has the 2 for 25 dollar sale still active, plus I can use the welcome09 code for an extra 5 off making 2 for 10. I already got one I want(LA Confidential) but I need a second title to get the deal. I'm a big fan of both Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman and have like most of Rob Reiner's films, but have yet to see The Bucket List. Is it worth 10 bones? There is still not yet an official review on this site.

jhiggy23 · 12-17-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

WBshop has the 2 for 25 dollar sale still active, plus I can use the welcome09 code for an extra 5 off making 2 for 10. I already got one I want(LA Confidential) but I need a second title to get the deal. I'm a big fan of both Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman and have like most of Rob Reiner's films, but have yet to see The Bucket List. Is it worth 10 bones? There is still not yet an official review on this site.

I don't know about the quality of the disc, but I thought the movie was very mediocre. I believe Ebert gave it 1 star as well.

Jeremy1983 · 12-17-2009, 10:50 PM

It's decent, but doesn't qualify as a blind buy recommendation. It's a bit melodramatic.

AKORIS · 12-17-2009, 10:54 PM

hmmmm, you're a "big fan of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman" and you're wondering if it's worth 10 bucks?!

in regards to the past couple of posts-- it's a good movie-- not great but
a good movie... (not everything has to be "great" to make it worth buying)

Crimson King · 12-17-2009, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys, sounds like it's not that great. I guess I'm gonna get "Domino" instead (that was my 2nd choice)

AKORIS · 12-17-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

Thanks, sounds like it's not that great. I guess I'm gonna get "Domino" instead (that was my 2nd choice)

funny-- DOMINO was unwatcheable as far as I'm concerned-- it was a blind buy I made on dvd a few years back and I immediately gave it to a friend...
it was wretched on every level!

SquidPuppet · 12-17-2009, 11:06 PM

I enjoyed The Bucket List. Dont take it too seriously and it can be fun. $10.00....what the heck.

JimShaw · 12-17-2009, 11:11 PM

For $10, YES. I have seen it a couple times and have enjoyed it each one.

jhiggy23 · 12-17-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

funny-- DOMINO was unwatcheable as far as I'm concerned-- it was a blind buy I made on dvd a few years back and I immediately gave it to a friend...
it was wretched on every level!

I also thought it was unwatchable.

Kynch · 12-17-2009, 11:31 PM

It only has a Dolby Digital 5.1 track doesn't it?

Blu_Dude · 12-18-2009, 12:26 AM

I didn't think that movie was poignant enough for a rewatch. IMO, rent first.

Mr.Sparkle · 12-18-2009, 12:41 AM

I rented it, it was pretty good, nothing amazing though. I personally wouldn't buy it myself, but I enjoyed the movie, and the blu ray PQ is pretty good.

crazyBLUE · 12-18-2009, 12:43 AM

I blind bought it & have enjoyed watching it A few Times . For 10 bucks its worth having !

Rob J in WNY · 12-18-2009, 12:57 AM

I also enjoyed the movie, and own it on BD. It hits home on a personal level for me.

Indeed, the audio is limited to lossy Dolby Digital 5.1.

coolmilo · 12-18-2009, 01:30 AM

IMO, it's good enough to rent but not own.

Penitus · 12-18-2009, 01:31 AM

I really loved this movie.

It's the classic redemption story, with two veteran actors. Very funny, and I cried a lot.

B+ (misses the A- because of the lack of lossless audio)

sfmarine · 12-19-2009, 02:33 AM

Good price and very entertaining but not worthy of repeat viewings, imo.

Buddy Christ · 12-19-2009, 02:55 AM

10.00 Blind buy! yes

starbase_62 · 12-19-2009, 06:19 AM

Great movie!

Q? · 12-19-2009, 06:48 AM

For ten bucks it's worth it in my opinion...
Me and my gf liked it, thought it was very moving, again it's worth it for 10 bucks!

12-17-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
Crimson King Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:9	is The Bucket List any good? WBshop has the 2 for 25 dollar sale still active, plus I can use the welcome09 code for an extra 5 off making 2 for 10. I already got one I want(LA Confidential) but I need a second title to get the deal. I'm a big fan of both Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman and have like most of Rob Reiner's films, but have yet to see The Bucket List. Is it worth 10 bones? There is still not yet an official review on this site.

12-17-2009, 11:06 PM	#7
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:27	I enjoyed The Bucket List. Dont take it too seriously and it can be fun. $10.00....what the heck. Because Calamari Marionette Ph.D sounded pompous, that's why.

12-17-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:55	For $10, YES. I have seen it a couple times and have enjoyed it each one. 7.3 Surround, protected by APC H15 & UPS BC750G Speakers m SpeakerCraft: 5 AIM8 Fives & 2 TIME Fives used for Wides Subs m SVS PB13-Ultra (1) m HSU MBM-12 MK2 (2) Samsung 55B8000 Oppo 93, Denon 4311CI, Harmony 1100

12-17-2009, 11:31 PM	#10
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:58	It only has a Dolby Digital 5.1 track doesn't it? For sale: STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED (Ultimate Sith Edition) PS3 US Original SteelBook (Mint) Shoot me a PM

12-18-2009, 12:41 AM	#12
Mr.Sparkle Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 DVD collection:78 PS3 collection:5	I rented it, it was pretty good, nothing amazing though. I personally wouldn't buy it myself, but I enjoyed the movie, and the blu ray PQ is pretty good. Spread yellow gunk on my pancake heart

12-17-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
Jeremy1983 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Laguna Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:140 PS3 collection:12 Trading Score:4	It's decent, but doesn't qualify as a blind buy recommendation. It's a bit melodramatic.

12-17-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
AKORIS Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:1366 DVD collection:708 Blu-ray reviews:17	hmmmm, you're a "big fan of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman" and you're wondering if it's worth 10 bucks?! in regards to the past couple of posts-- it's a good movie-- not great but a good movie... (not everything has to be "great" to make it worth buying)

12-17-2009, 10:55 PM	#5
Crimson King Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:9	Thanks guys, sounds like it's not that great. I guess I'm gonna get "Domino" instead (that was my 2nd choice)

12-18-2009, 12:26 AM	#11
Blu_Dude Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:19 Hardware reviews:1	I didn't think that movie was poignant enough for a rewatch. IMO, rent first.

12-18-2009, 12:43 AM	#13
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:on the left side Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:393 Blu-ray reviews: 28 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:11	I blind bought it & have enjoyed watching it A few Times . For 10 bucks its worth having ! Brent A Projector and Sound System with a Blu-ray ~ Priceless.........

12-18-2009, 12:57 AM	#14
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:340 Blu-ray reviews:15	I also enjoyed the movie, and own it on BD. It hits home on a personal level for me. Indeed, the audio is limited to lossy Dolby Digital 5.1. My Home Theater Gallery · My Blu-Ray Collection

12-18-2009, 01:30 AM	#15
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	IMO, it's good enough to rent but not own. *"There's No Charge for Awesomeness - Po"*

12-18-2009, 01:31 AM	#16
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:127 Blu-ray reviews:10	I really loved this movie. It's the classic redemption story, with two veteran actors. Very funny, and I cried a lot. B+ (misses the A- because of the lack of lossless audio)

12-19-2009, 02:33 AM	#17
sfmarine Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:673 DVD collection:6 PS3 collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:6 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:32	Good price and very entertaining but not worthy of repeat viewings, imo. *"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!" -- President Merkin Muffley/Dr. Strangelove* 55" VIZIO 3D Razor LED M3D550KD Onkyo TX-NR616 7.2/ Pioneer Center SP-C21 Panasonic DMP-BDT210 3D Blu-ray ~ LG BD 370~ PS3 ~ FAT DIRECTV HR34 Genie

12-19-2009, 02:55 AM	#18
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:7	10.00 Blind buy! yes

12-19-2009, 06:19 AM	#19
starbase_62 Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:1	Great movie!

12-19-2009, 06:48 AM	#20
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	For ten bucks it's worth it in my opinion... Me and my gf liked it, thought it was very moving, again it's worth it for 10 bucks! formerly known as Q! ”All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.” <--- psst click the link

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