over the top funny, Witty script, charming story, great character development
Cons
none
DEC
3
2007
Little Miss Sunshine —
Featuring an incredible cast, "Little Miss Sunshine" does -- in fact -- shine as the best comedy of 2006. Abigail Breslin stars in an Oscar-nominated role as Olive, a pint-sized beauty pageant contestant and Alan Arkin won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as her muse -- a heroin-addicted grandfather. Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette turn in worthy performances as Olive's beleagured parents and Steve Carrell ("The Office") amazes us as Olive's gay, suicidal uncle. Rounding out this wonderful cast is Paul Dano as Olive's reticent yet supportive brother. Michael Arndt's script also won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and the movie was furthermore honored with a Best Motion Picture of the Year nomination. If you haven't seen it yet, then rent it -- or better yet -- buy it NOW!!
Directors Valerie Faris
Stars Greg Kinnear
Actors Alan Arkin
Genre Comedies
Subgenre Black Comedy • Road Trips • Road Movies
MPAA Rating R (MPAA)
Available Formats DVD: Canadian; Dual Side; Pan and Scan; Sensormatic; Widescreen
UPC 024543551485
Release Date 2006
Running Time 1hr 41min
Languages
Original Language English
DVD Editions
DVD Editions DVD: Canadian; Spa Cash1hr 41min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentApril 21, 2009R (MPAA)024543577843
Credits
Screenwriter Michael Arndt
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (10/01/2006, p.42, Stuart McGurk): 4 stars out of 5 -- "[S]martly and sympathetically executed....Feelgood fun for all the...