This movie has heart

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2006)

Once in a while, there comes a comedy film that comes out of nowhere to become a surprise box office hit. In 1998, There's Something About Mary suddenly came of nowhere to become that year's 3rd highest grossing movie beating such summer tent pole movies like Godzilla and Lethal Weapon 4. In 2002, a little movie called My Big Fat Greek Wedding showed longevity in the box office becoming the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time. This year that honor will go to the two movies: The Devil Wears Prada and this: Little Miss Sunshine. This is an unconventional family movie. Only the female members of the family are normal: the mom (Toni Collette) and her daughter aka Little Miss Sunshine (Abigail Breslin). As they travel from their home in a town somewhere in New Mexico to Redondo Beach, California for the daughter to compete in the Little Miss Sunshine kiddie pageant. They encounter some funny and awkward situations therefore strengthening their family bond. With outstanding performances from all the cast members that includes aside from Collette and Breslin, Greg Kinnear, Steve Carrell, Alan Arkin and Paul Dano. This movie has heart. Watch it! Highly recommended.