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Little Miss Sunshine

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Director: Jonathan Dayton Valerie Faris
Writer: Michael Arndt
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Movie Details: Little Miss Sunshine is an American family road comedy that shatters the mold. Brazenly satirical
Little Miss Sunshine is an American family road comedy that shatters the mold. Brazenly satirical and yet deeply human, the film introduces audiences to one of the most endearingly fractured families in recent cinema history: the Hoovers, whose trip to a pre-pubescent beauty pageant results not only in comic mayhem but in death, transformation and a moving look at the surprising rewards of being losers in a winning-crazed culture. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Genre(s): Adventure Drama Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Runtime: 101 min
Home Release Date: Dec 19, 2006
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Jonathan Dayton Valerie Faris
Writer: Michael Arndt
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Critic Reviews
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80
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
34 Positive Ratings 94%
2 Mixed Ratings 5%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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TV Guide Magazine
Ken Fox
"What makes husband-and-wife directing team Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris' hilarious debut such a great family film isn't that it's suitable for the whole family (it's not), but that it speaks a simple truth about what it means to be part of one." ... Read full review
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Newsweek
David Ansen
"This indie, a sweet, tart and smart satire about a family of losers in a world obsessed with winning, is an authentic crowd pleaser. There's been no more satisfying American comedy this year." ... Read full review
88
Chicago Tribune
Jessica Reaves
"Funny, and thoughtful, and deeply, viscerally satisfying." ... Read full review
80
Washington Post
Jennifer Frey
"Mostly it's just funny. Really, really funny." ... Read full review
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The New York Times
Manohla Dargis
"Tucked in between all the hurt and the jokes, the character development and the across-the-board terrific performances is a surprisingly sharp look at contemporary America." ... Read full review
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James Berardinelli
"Ultimately, despite flirting with some darker subjects, Little Miss Sunshine lives up to its name." ... Read full review
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Village Voice
Jim Ridley
"Like the shambling VW van its hapless characters steer from Albuquerque to Redondo Beach, Little Miss Sunshine is a rickety vehicle that travels mostly downhill." ... Read full review
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7.5
User Score Generally favorable reviews
514 Positive Ratings 77%
49 Mixed Ratings 7%
100 Negative Ratings 15%
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MattS.
Aug 13, 2006
Undoubtedly the best movie I have seen this slow summer movie season. LMS is a hilarious, heartwarming and genuine comedy that is neither Undoubtedly the best movie I have seen this slow summer movie season. LMS is a hilarious, heartwarming and genuine comedy that is neither pretentious nor contrived. The development of not only the characters themsevles, but also their relationships with one another is simply wonderful to witness and a worthwhile endeavor in these last days of summer. A must see.… Expand
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Matt
Jan 2, 2007
Best movie of the year and one of my new favorites. It's almost a quest story really, involving a trouble-plagued journy and each Best movie of the year and one of my new favorites. It's almost a quest story really, involving a trouble-plagued journy and each character facing their own demons.… Expand
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Sam
Sep 7, 2006
One of the best movies I've seen in years. It's a perfect and satisfying blend of bittersweet plot and stinging social commentary. One of the best movies I've seen in years. It's a perfect and satisfying blend of bittersweet plot and stinging social commentary. Wonderful performances by everybody, especially Carell.… Expand
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MahauM.
Aug 21, 2006
An incredible film... hilarious, touching, and at times gut-wrenchingly sad. If you are expecting a hollywood ending, you will be An incredible film... hilarious, touching, and at times gut-wrenchingly sad. If you are expecting a hollywood ending, you will be disappointed, but it's the perfect indie film.… Expand
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DeWayneP.P.
Sep 24, 2006
What a wonderful film! It starts out a bit slow, but slowly grabs you by your laughing-bug and never lets your tonsils rest!...that classic What a wonderful film! It starts out a bit slow, but slowly grabs you by your laughing-bug and never lets your tonsils rest!...that classic Rick James song at the end pays an unrepentant tribute to a unforgettable musical icon. It was Super Freaky, yeah!!!… Expand
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RosauraC.
Aug 10, 2006
It was funny in parts and okay overall, but it could have been funnier. The direction and editing are largely at fault. . Laughs were stepped It was funny in parts and okay overall, but it could have been funnier. The direction and editing are largely at fault. . Laughs were stepped on and opportunities for good reaction shots were missed. When Duane has his revelation there are funnier things he could have said. The coming attractions for this were brilliant; the film not so much.… Expand
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DeanaM.
Aug 18, 2006
We walked out!
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