Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine
A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
TomK_BE reviewedJuly 5, 2025
A heartwarming and beautifully chaotic road trip that captures the messy reality of family life. This film excels at showing how families can come together during their darkest moments, finding strength in each other when everything seems to be falling apart. The Hoover family's journey to a beauty pageant becomes a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of supporting one another through life's challenges.
What makes this movie special is how it doesn't shy away from showing flawed, struggling people who still choose to show up for each other. The cast delivers authentic performances that make you believe in the healing power of family bonds, even when - or especially when - nothing goes according to plan. It's funny, touching, and ultimately uplifting without being overly sentimental.
A genuine feel-good film that reminds us that sometimes the best families are the ones that stick together through the worst times.