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Little Miss Sunshine is one of those movies that will make you laugh and cry at the same time It tells the story of a crazy family who decide to go on a road trip to fulfill their little girl Olives dream of participating in a childrens beauty pageant The movie is a wonderful mix of comedy and drama and delivers a message about family and dreams in a simple but profound way.
The Story
The story begins with the Hoover family who have many problems whether financial or personal The father has a strange theory of success the mother tries to keep the family together the grandfather is a drug addict and the brother is a teenager who decided to stop talking while Olive is an innocent child who dreams of being a beauty queen The family takes an old Volkswagen and sets off on a crazy journey full of funny and strange situations.
The acting in the movie is a masterpiece Abigail Breslin who played the role of Olive gave a natural and spontaneous performance that makes you fall in love with her Steve Carell excelled in his role as Uncle Frank who suffers from depression but adds a touching comic touch Also the grandfather played by Alan Arkin was a mythical character with his lightheartedness and strange wisdom.
Message and symbolism
The movie talks about the concept of success and beauty in a different way The whole family learns that success is not always in winning and that true beauty is in being yourself It also highlights the importance of family support for each other even in difficult circumstances.
The soundtrack was very distinctive helping you live the mood that the movie presents whether moments of joy or sadness The photography also played a major role in highlighting the beauty of the journey and the road they take especially the scenes that bring the whole family together in the car.
Little Miss Sunshine is a simple movie but full of feelings combining laughter and tears in a wonderful way If you like movies that talk about family dreams and humanity you will find yourself attached to this movie from the first minute to the last scene.