Excellent cast takes to the road in funny family film

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2007)

"Little Miss Sunshine" is one of those films that has a family in it that is totally dysfunctional but also loves each other very much. The only difference in this film is that the emotions are honest, and not maudlin or syrupy. Each character has it's own set of issues, and yet the family as a unit rallies behind each other.
"Little Miss Sunshine" was a Sundance festival entry that was purchased by Focus films and finally released by Fox Searchlight. Top notch cast, despite small budget, but the film went on to become one of the biggest hits in 2006.
Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear and especially Alan Arkin all turn in first rate performances. The writing and directing are also terrific.
It's always nice to see a small indie, with talented cast and crew succeed.
9 out of 10