Why did Adam Sandler's new film 'Don't Say Good Luck' bring me to tears? – opinion

The author reviews Adam Sandler's new Netflix film, "Don't Say Good Luck," which features his daughter, Sunny Sandler, in the lead role. The movie, a coming-of-age story, centers on high school sophomore Sophie, who lands the lead in a musical while her mother, Elizabeth (Melanie Lynskey), battles advanced, untreatable cancer. Despite the film's tender and occasionally obvious weepy nature, the author found himself deeply moved to tears due to a personal connection to the plot. He reveals his own recent near-fatal battle with cancer and ongoing health issues, stating, "Elizabeth so desperately wants to live. That triggered something in me: I do, too. Want to live, that is." The film's portrayal of a mother's decline and its impact on her daughter resonated with his experiences, prompting reflection on quality of life and the choices made when facing mortality.