Movie DON'T SAY GOOD LUCK-Adam Sandler's Daughter Shows Promise in a Sappy Movie

A repo baby is a person who gets success or high-status jobs through family connections. The film "Don't Say Good Luck" is a film produced by Adam Sandler which happens to star his daughter, Sunny Sadler. It just so happens that Sunny has some acting and singing chops to maybe whittle away some of the cynicism of nepotism having gotten her the lead in this teen high school coming-of-age drama which centers around Sophie (Sunny Sadler). Good news - Sophie gets casts as the lead in her school's musical "Waitress".  Bad news - her mom's cancer has returned and she won't be around to she her daughter on stage. The other bad news is the shamelessly melodramatic script. Mom doesn't want to tell her daughter she's dying which isn't lying just denying what's obvious so that her daughter can enjoy herself preparing for her starring role in the school's annual musical. Sophie is surrounded by her loving parents and younger twin brothers. She's a got a lesbian bestie which is cool a long as the two still have each other's backs. Dad runs a deli which allows for a side of levity coming from John Lovitz (SNL) as one of his staff. Dad is played by Max Greenfield ("New Girl") and mom Melanie Lunskey ("Yellowjackets").  Playing Sophie's grandparents are Bebe Neuwirth ("Cheers") and Steve Buscemi ("Sopranos'). The drama coach for the school is Stephanie Beatriz ("Brooklyn-NineNine"). It would seem Adam Sandler was able to round up some of these talented actors. This helps make the more watchable than its soapy script warrants. Still, it's a watchable and diverting film. Credit Sunny with holding her own as the convincing high school drama geek she portrays. Her co-star on stage is Jack (Jack Champion)  ("Avatar") with whom she locks lips. Some of the more delightful scenes involve Sophie and Jack rehearsing their kissing scenes on and off stage. Credit the casting of high school students who can actually pass as teens. The emotional climax comes just prior to Sophie taking the stage and rushing home to confront her mom for not having been honest with her about how gravely ill she is. Of course, Sophie makes it back just in the nick of time to take center stage as the show must go on. Don't say I didn't warn you how sappy this film is. Still, it's not the type of film you want to kick when it's being maudlin. It's not without its charm and well intentioned appeal. Even if this isn't the vehicle to make Sunny Sadler a star, it does give credence to the adage - sometimes the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.