The Life List (2025) ★★★★☆

Funny, poignant, sweet, this heartbreaking dramady hit all the right notes for me. Including great characters, excellent acting, a great script and snappy dialogue. While we’re on familiar territory with the overall storyline, it was brought to life by the effervescence of Sofia Carson playing Alex, a woman who’s lost her direction and purpose but, spurred on by a challenge her mother sets her, rises to said challenge with a lot of droll humour.

Grab a bag of popcorn and your pillow, and enjoy.