From Grief To Glory: How 'the Life List' Inspires A Beautiful Restart

'The Life List' brings Lori Nelson Spielmans bestselling novel to the screen with a heartfelt story about grief, growth, and second chances. It ambitiously turns pain into purpose and a childhood bucket list into a roadmap for rediscovery.

While it may not hit every emotional note with perfect precision, the film offers a warm, sometimes overly polished, yet relatable reminder that death doesn't have to be the end of your storyit can also mark the beginning of a new one.

The heart of the story lies in Alex Rose Sofia Carson, a woman in her early thirties navigating the loss of her mother, Elizabeth Connie Britton, and the sudden disintegration of a life she thought she had figured out.

Directed by Adam Shankman, best known for feel-good fare like ' Hairspray' and 'Disenchanted', the film leans heavily into sentimentality, which works well for its hopeful message, though sometimes at the cost of emotional depth.

His clean-cut aesthetic and love for grand emotional moments are evident throughout, adding both charm and occasional cheesiness to the viewing experience.