Disappointing

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2007)

I can't quite understand where this is coming from. It was listed as a comedy, but it really isn't funny at all - and in parts it's quite disturbing with it's portrayal of child beauty pageants. It is mildly amusing in parts, but no more than watching mad people walk by your window. The ingredients are all there - great cast, nice camera work, interesting characters ... but they've all been thoroughly over-produced. The film is bland, almost sleep-inducing. The only edge to this comes from the VW camper.
I can see the quality behind it, but the end result just doesn't deliver. I was very disappointed, but I can understand why some people would love it. It's just not for me.