Review: Little Miss Sunshine
Everyone just pretend to be normal
A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
It all starts with a growing insight into this rather distinct family. Richard, the father, tries to sell his self-help product but is not very successful. Since he is heavy invested in it the family tries to get by with little money. When Sheryl, the mother, invites her suicidal brother Frank he immediately clashes with the rest of them. One evening during an interesting family discussion they get a phone call; the youngest daughter is finally allowed to participate in a beauty pageant. Because of cost they all have to make the long trip there in an old Volkswagen van. Hilarity ensues.
This movie has a lot going for it; strong actors, an insane story and excellent cinematography. It is obviously designed to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and it takes no hostages. I fell out of the couch laughing seeing them hurry to reach their destination, especially during the final half hour. There are some emotional notes throughout the movie, but nowhere they are misused. It all concludes with a small and hilarious suprise for us, the viewer. I wish there were more movies like this.
My opinion; *honk* *honkhonk* *hoooooooonk* *honk* 9.5/10.
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