If you have a Netflix subscription and are looking for something new to watch this weekend, Don’t Say Good Luck could be well worth adding to your list.

The new musical drama, starring Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey, has made an immediate impression with critics, debuting with a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A coming-of-age story built around music

Sunny Sandler stars as Sophie Birenbaum, a high school student whose passion for musical theatre is at the centre of her life.

Sophie is preparing to take the lead in a production of Waitress, but her plans are thrown into uncertainty as problems within her family begin to weigh heavily on her.

Directed and co-written by Julia Hart, the film also features Max Greenfield, Bebe Neuwirth, Stephanie Beatriz, Jack Champion and Steve Buscemi.

Sunny Sandler’s parents, Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler, are among the film’s producers.

Critics give Don’t Say Good Luck a perfect start

Released on Netflix, Don’t Say Good Luck currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 19 reviews.

The early reviews have praised everything from the performances to the film’s emotional warmth.

The New York Times highlighted the performances of its two central stars, writing that Sandler is “sweetly attuned” to Sophie, while Lynskey brings a convincing mix of determination and exhaustion to her character.

The Hollywood Reporter singled out Lynskey as the standout of the ensemble, praising how completely present she remains throughout the film.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press acknowledged that the movie may not be flawless, but suggested its sincerity and Sunny Sandler’s natural charm could make it especially appealing to theatre fans.

RogerEbert.com praised the film for its focus on the healing power of art and community, describing it as an unusually sincere family story both on screen and behind the scenes.

The AV Club focused on the emotional relationship between a parent trying to protect their child and a young person struggling to understand how dramatically her life is about to change.

Variety similarly praised the film for being thoughtful and humane while knowing when to release some of that restraint.

With all 19 critics currently contributing to its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, Don’t Say Good Luck has certainly made a strong first impression.

** Don’t Say Good Luck is now streaming on Netflix.**