Smart, character-driven flick

Rating: 9/10 (21 September 2006)

Little Miss Sunshine is now one of my favorites movies of 2006. It's a very character-driven film; this movie doesn't need any special effects to shine.
The characters are all interesting and quirky, and the actors portraying them seemed a perfect fit. Alan Arkin's character was very rich, but the others weren't slackers, either, and each added something specific and necessary to the ultimate beauty of their dysfunctional family.
Little Miss Sunshine is a film most people will be able to relate to on one level or another, especially regarding quirky family members. And it had a very fitting and satisfying ending, without being cliché.
If you like character-driven movies such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sideways, The Family Stone, and The Station Agent, you will probably also like Little Miss Sunshine.