Little Miss Sunshine : by Jonathan & Valerie

Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 comedy film starring lesser known ensemble of actors , with the screenplay as original it can be.

This film is basically a road movie , talking about the adventures of a family who are on their way to a children beauty pageant by the same name as the film.

The events during this journey in a Volkswagen Minibus , the family vehicle, makes the backdrop.

The characters in the family are superbly etched out and the actors play their part to the T.

Family Members :

1. The over-worked mother.
2. Her gay brother.
3. Her husband , a motivation guru.
4. Her mute son , who has vowed to not to speak until he becomes a Test Pilot.
5. The foul-mouthed , grandfather who is a WW-II veteran.
6. and the 7 year old , Olive , who has the confidence to win at the pageant.

It is a hilarious ride with the family encountering setbacks on the way , which crack the audience up big time.

Hysterical Moments:

1. The Family stops at a Cafe for dessert
2. The Volkswagen breaking down.
3. Police Officer interrogation
4. Hospital antics!
5. Side splitting beauty pageant climax

Indeed , the movie brings a smile to your face , with a sense of belongingness with the pedigree. 

No wonder , it won the Oscar for original screenplay and the best supporting actor for Alkin playing the grandfather.

Watch it for the madness of the Hoover Clan!

Rating : 3.5/5.0