One of my favorite movies of all time

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2019)

I first watched this movie back when it came out around 2007 and I've watched it on and off the last 12 years. I'm just now getting around to a review as I watch it again and with my partner has never seen it. I think everyone who watches this can relate with the characters in some way but ultimately what I like are the different themes of dysfunction, sadness, joy, emotional anguish, plus so many more. It's a great look at a dysfunctional family and how through all their setbacks and traumas learn to come together in the end. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll cheer. It's heartwarming and engaging.
Right from the beginning you can just feel the tension within the family and all their struggles, heartbreak. They are family divided and broken. And on their journey to California to have their daughter compete in the little Miss sunshine pageant they find a way to come together through all the loss, heartbreak, and pain. If you haven't seen this yet then you're really missing out.