American cinema is back!

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2006)

And thank goodness! If you are tired of multiplex fodder and want to see a real film, then do yourself a favor (and this cultural imperialist site will NOT let me spell this word properly with a "u") and see Little Miss Sunshine. With an ensemble cast, excellent writing and fantastic cinematography - this film is certain to become a classic.
And don't believe reviews that claim this movie is about a 'dysfunctional' family - this family does function - albeit oddly. Their need to push start their aging VW Kombi being a brilliant metaphor for how this family pulls together in times of need.
It seems 'cultural mores' give this movie an "R" rating in the US - but I would not hesitate to allow my 15 y.o. to see it - the underlying themes and messages are important ones to carry home to teenagers - and this movie is the vehicle to do it.
The denouement scene of the pageant is to die for.
This movie will be a DVD "keeper"