Little Miss Sunshine... genius

Yes, we're a little behind, but last night along with some buddies, Zo and I watched Little Miss Sunshine for the first time. It's easily the best film I've seen this year... actually I think it's the only film I've seen this year... it's the best film I've seen in a very long time.
For those that haven't seen the film (and for those that have who are vaguely interesting in my opinions), for me it's a tail of failure. What makes the film is that it goes beyond the usual rhetoric of 'life's s**t and then you die', by emphasising that failure is a part of life, it makes us who we are and gives us a greater grasp of the world around us, hence Franks moment of revelation, "Failure is often a gateway through which we must pass in order to receive our greatest gifts."

Comments

[barky]

indeed. a truly wonderful film. glad you got to see it and mentioned it here. I guess what i took away from it was the theme of despite our personal failures, foibles or idiosyncrasies (which we all have) there are always people around us who still love us unconditionally.

i loved the scene when the son breaks down after his bad news and refuses to get in the car for hours and his little sister just climbs down to him and puts her arm around him, which is what makes him return back to the family. Nothing was said in that scene at all, but it seemed to signify what the film was about for me. likewise the main scene at the end of the film too! That beautiful togetherness and protection in the midst of absurdity. great stuff!

[moog]

I loved this movie too, probably my favourite of last year. Heartwarming without trying to be. The humour is superb, even the obvious gags are hilarious

[Anxiety Cures]

I haven't seen it, so thanks for the review. I'm off to Netflix...