The Life List looks like delicious and quirky fun on Netflix

Sofia Carson is becoming a Netflix star. After being brilliant in 2024's thriller, Carry-On, she will now turn lead in a new Netflix movie called The Life List. The story revolves around a woman who is set on a journey by her mother to re-access her life. The twist is that Carson's character (Alex Rose) is given a new DVD each time she goes about completing tasks on her bucket list.

Mind you, at least some of the bucket list was created when Alex was a child, so some of what she has to do might be something she would never do as an adult. The list includes participating in an open mic night, playing basketball in a one-on-one game, and teaching at a women's shelter. The truth is that the film is not a series of episodes of Alex working her way down the list.

This is more about the relationships she has and those she will find along the way. No relationship is more key than the one Alex has with her mother, Elizabeth. The always-reliable Connie Britton plays Elizabeth, and the trailer Netflix dropped on social media this week implies Britton plays the role perfectly. She is apparently loving, but also maternal.

Netflix's The Life List looks like wonderful fun (with a bit of drama)

While the plot line certainly suggests that there will be a lot of drama, the trailer proves there will be some laughs along the way, too. We can read from those that the story is going to have its elements of trauma, but will likely have you feeling good about life once it's done.

Adam Brooks wrote the script and directed the film based on Lori Nelson Spielman's book of the same name. This will be Brooks' first foray into movie directing since he helmed 2008's Definitely, Maybe. He has directed numerous episodes of series, however, including the fabulous Mozart in the Jungle. There should be little doubt about his ability to write a script, however.

He wrote screenplays for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Wimbledon, Practical Magic, and French Kiss. In other words, if you wanted anyone to write a script for a movie that has a bunch of romance, laughs, and a bit of drama, Brooks might be the one.

The Life List drops on Netflix on March 28. The run-time is two hours and three minutes.

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