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The Life List
2025 123 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.4
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Adam Brooks
🎭 Based on
«The Life List»
byLori Nelson Spielman
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Description
When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.
Starring
Sofia Carson
Actor
Kyle Allen
Actor
Sebastian De Souza
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Life List is a comfortable, well-intentioned drama that succeeds as a light-hearted exploration of grief and personal growth. While it benefits from capable lead performances and a balanced tone, critics feel it is hindered by a predictable script and safe direction that prevent it from reaching greater emotional heights.
| Acting | Sofia Carson delivers a grounded and engaging performance as the lead, effectively carrying the film's central narrative journey. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and soundtrack work in harmony to establish a consistent, polished mood that reinforces the film's emotional beats. | |
| Originality | The screenplay relies heavily on familiar genre tropes, resulting in a functional but ultimately unoriginal narrative. | |
| Direction | The direction is perceived as overly safe, prioritizing reaction-based storytelling over the exploration of deeper emotional substance. | |
| Pacing | The film's blend of comedy and drama creates a comfortable, watchable experience for some, while others find the tone shifts and pacing to be a matter of personal preference regarding its length and narrative depth. |