Little Miss Sunshine

A hilariously bitter film with lots of funny moments and neatly intertwined fates of all kinds. Perhaps only the color blindness seemed to me too grafted on and as if unnaturally sticking out of the otherwise beautifully flowing story of one "normally strange" family. Of the cast, I want to praise the amazing Steve Carell and the diminutive Abigail Breslin the most, but the truth is that none of them were bad. (14/04/2015)

A charming tragicomedy built on brilliant characters, an unconventional soundtrack, and some very emotional scenes. Basically, it's a kind of unassuming ode to life's losers, demonstrating in a very appealing way the contrast between the so-called "better or higher social class" and the "lower or worse social class". At the same time, it does not portray the "objectively weaker" as some kind of victims or inferior beings. Instead Little Miss Sunshine poignantly shows how, in such families so often faced with existential problems, there comes a certain point when its members become so much more capable of understanding each other and can stick together at the right moment. The final dance number is absolutely fabulous and captures in the truest sense what is called "the art of bringing down even the most deeply rooted conventions". (22/02/2015)

A similar "sensation" as, for example, Sideways. Meaning a slightly bitter in places, but mostly reliable comedy, where either love adventures or family troubles are dealt with. The filmmakers cannot be denied a flair for situational humour and solid dialogue, as well as well-drawn characters, mostly well acted. It’s nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary for the genre, but it delivers solid entertainment with one American redneck family. (21/04/2023)

Funny, intelligent, pleasantly paced, well acted, and scored with a magnificent soundtrack. While being an indie, it is accessible to everyone. In addition, it has a large dose of gradually built up sympathy for the individual characters, so in the end you care about them and have a hard time saying goodbye to them... Everything is as it should be and, moreover, in above-standard quality. UPDATE: After Little Miss Sunshine, you will be left with such a great feeling of well-being for much longer than after seeing any other picture recently, and the second viewing has the same effect. That's why I'm adding another *. (06/11/2006)

A very satisfying and original family drama with a charming humorous side and six well-written characters, whose disparity and forced coexistence is the dominant element of the narrative. The simple story doesn't stand out from other crazy road movies, but thanks to the imaginative direction and the excellent performances of all the cast, it delivers such an endearing and non-violent picture of life's little escapades that you just can't resist devouring it whole. Kinnear is already a household name and the role of the uptight father suited him perfectly, Carell surprised me again and confirmed his considerable acting talent, and the veteran Alan Arkin is simply flawless. They all work impressively well and, together with the smart script, they made an impressive film, unforgettable despite its naivety and absurdity... 80% (30/03/2013)