The Bucket List

The Bucket List has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the UK on Netflix. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 4,131 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jack Nicholson's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Bucket List earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Bucket List from the crowd. Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest, with insight and humor. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2007. The timing in The Bucket List is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Bucket List. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jack Nicholson sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.