Beauty On Celluloid!

Rating: 10/10 (24 August 2015)

Rarely comes a film, that only gets better & better as it ages. 'Little Miss Sunshine' is among those films, that stand the test of time & remain unforgettable. This is an astonishing story, told sincerely & effectively.
'Little Miss Sunshine' Synopsis: A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
Michael Arndt's Screenplay is exemplary. It tells a story about a dysfunctional family & how a road-trip makes them realize about their undeniable bond. The Writing is super-strong at all times & the characters, are magnificent. Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris's Direction is simplistic, but beautiful. They have handled this heart-touching tale, most admirably.
'Little Miss Sunshine' has an ensemble, who give their all. Alan Arkin takes the lead, with a cheerful, witty performance. Abigail Breslin is absolutely stunning in her portrayal, melting your heart almost throughout. Greg Kinnear is in some serious scene-stealing mode here, while Toni Collette is natural to the core. Paul Dano & Steve Carell are wonderful, as well.
On the whole, 'Little Miss Sunshine' just keeps getting better & better. Two Big Thumbs Up!