Netflix releases the mother-daughter drama “Don’t Say Good Luck,” starring Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey. Reviews highlight the performances of both leads, with Sunny Sandler portraying a teenager entering the spotlight in a more prominent way than in her earlier roles. Variety and Deadline both characterize the film as a heartfelt coming-of-age story centered on family relationships.
The outlets place the work in context of Sunny Sandler’s growing screen presence and professional momentum. Deadline notes that after appearing alongside her father Adam Sandler in the 2023 Netflix comedy “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,” she continues her breakout with another Netflix project produced by Happy Madison, her father’s production company. Variety similarly frames “Don’t Say Good Luck” as a moment where viewers “actually notice” Sunny Sandler. Both sources present Lynskey’s role as key to the film’s emotional impact, describing the movie as grounded and sincere rather than purely comedic.
While both reviews emphasize the film’s genuine emotional core and strong lead performances, they differ in focus: Variety foregrounds Sunny Sandler’s emergence as the main star, while Deadline underscores the film’s connection to her recent Netflix work and production pedigree.
