A Modern Shakespeare

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2006)

Going into the theater i was expecting something extremely sarcastic and cynical because, anything called "Little Miss Sunshine" couldn't possibly be serious.
If you liked "The Dinner Game" or "The Importance of Being Ernest" you'll love this film. I don't understand how people can complain about extremely-stereotyped characters and situational comedy. If what you're looking for is an CGI-action packed spree of unrealistic plots and pretty faces that say pretty nothings, do not watch this. you will be severely disappointed. Otherwise it's a quirky, humorous comedy about a dysfunctional family coming together for the sake of 7 year old Olive's dream. The humor is mostly based on the interaction between incompatible personalities.
Some of the jokes are predictable, but the anticipation of something extremely ridiculous about to happen is probably the best part. The entire audience is just waiting for the plans to explode with horrific laughter. Last night there were less than 30 people in the theater designed to seat 200 but their laughter flooded the room and could be heard from the hallway.
I hope you will go see this film and enjoy the characters as much as I did.