And I thought my family was dysfunctional.

Rating: Null/10 (25 July 2010)

I don't think anyone can watch Little Miss Sunshine and think their family can be dysfunctional. Little Miss Sunshine is a sweet marvel. It's written very realistically when it comes to family, Although, the script isn't not a perfect script. Some things feel too forced and Sundace film festival-ish. Very good, funny script, but I think it tries too hard at times. Even with some cheesy plot points in the script, the direction makes it realistic (in the present). The acting is terrific from the entire ensemble. Steve Carrell steals the show here. He's used to the obnoxious comedy we see on The Office, but he dials down here and turns in a fantastic performance that should have been nominated at the Oscars instead of Arkin. Arkin does a fine job, but I feel like he is victim to a one-note role. Toni Collette and Greg Kinnear are also quite good here as well. Overall, it's a nice little comedy that leaves some good after-thought; A Solid 8.