Life of the Party

In this comedy directed by Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy stars as Deanna, a devoted housewife who decides to reinvent herself by going back to college after her husband unexpectedly leaves her. As she navigates the challenges of campus life alongside her daughter, Deanna discovers a newfound sense of freedom and self-discovery. The film explores themes of empowerment and second chances with McCarthy’s signature humor. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it offers a light-hearted take on personal growth and family dynamics. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.