Steve Carell, however, stands out above the rest – and not just because he is dressed in pristine white clothing. In his first serious role, Carell is leaps and bounds away from his role as Andy in The 40 Year Old Virgin. I would argue he is also leaps and bounds better. While I have enjoyed some of his previous work, I would never have said I was a Steve Carell fan. I was completely blown away. There are certainly moments when the same sarcastic humor comes out (like when he gets some free advice from his brother-in-law), but his subdued melancholy is above and beyond what was expected.
Little Miss Sunshine isn’t some feel good movie that will tickle you pink. I mean, people die and dreams are crushed, for goodness sake. Little Miss Sunshine is a quirky comedy about a quirky family, full of ups and downs, and will still tickle you, just maybe not pink.
Article comments
1 - Rohan Venkat
You've convinced me....although now I've to find a place to watch it...
2 - Lisa McKay
I'm really glad to hear that you liked this, Erin. We saw a trailer not too long ago, and seeing this is definitely on my to-do list.
3 - -E
Oh it is worth driving hours to go see. I've actually already seen it twice and will probably go see again. I honestly cannot wait until it is on DVD and I can own this sunshiney goodness.
4 - Jeff Gill
I'll be seeing it next weekend at the latest. I already thought I'd like it and now I'm convinced I will.
5 - -E
Jeff, you should see it tomorrow. Seriously, whatever you have planned can change.
6 - Jeff Gill
*looks at wallet*
Heh, pretty sure I'm not seeing it till next week :P
Looking forward to it though, I plan on bringing some friends.
7 - -E
Go mow a lawn or something for the money.
8 - Triniman
Does anyone know the music that was playing when the family first boarded the VW van at home? It's familiar but I didn't see it on the soundtrack.
9 - Casey
Great review, though I disagree with Carrell being the best. I found him to be the weakest of the cast, although that could have been because his character was so different from the rest.
What'd you think of Collette?
10 - -E
I want to have as good of an angry face as Collette. She was good, but most of the flicks I have seen with her in them have a good performance so hers, to me, didn't stand out as much as the others. But then, I've seen the others in some more fluffy movies in the past (the fluffy ones Collette has been in haven't really appealed to me).
11 - Stephen V Funk
I think the music you heard as they left on the road trip was an instrumental rendition of "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens. (from his "Illinois(e)" album.)
Great movie. I hope somehow it manages to win some Oscars...