Little Miss Sunshine is a movie about how families, even at their most destructive, are a unit onto themselves. They exist almost in their own universe, while the world rolls along outside. Despite being a comedy (with excellent adult wit), LMS also doubles as a dramatic satire about the traditionally dysfunctional American family. Two of my favorite scenes emphasize this duality: any one of the “family member runs after moving van” moments, and the son’s monologue on the pier (not to mention the amazing ending). What I particularly enjoy about this film is that it has a lot to say, but perhaps not one particular, conventional message. It allows the audience to take what wisdom or wit from the film that they so choose. Truly a delight of 2006.
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