so much fun

Rating: 8/10 (4 August 2006)

I wasn't sure what to expect of this movie but walked away completely satisfied. It's sweet and endearing. It reminds the viewer of what innocence was like, what it was to be a part of a family, even in those times you didn't want to be. The entire cast was at the top of their game. Abigail Breslan is just a treasure as Olive Hunter, beauty pageant contestant. She is shaping up to be the actress of her time. Toni Colette gives her best performance since The Sixth Sense and Greg Kinnear shines as the over jealous dad who just wants to keep his family motivated. Steve Carrell and the others give support at exactly the right moments to keep this film funny and interesting.