***spoiler alert--Little Miss Sunshine 2006

I just finished watching this movie about an hour ago. I can't stop thinking about how awesome it was, so I looked it up on the faithful IMDB and saw that it won 2 Oscars. Not a surprise to me.

When it came out in 2006, it looked like nothing I would be interested in so I never watched it. This morning I turned on the TV when I woke up and it had just started. I immediately did what I always do and hit the info button to see the summary The Dish has deemed the story to be and it said "Members of a dysfunctional family set out on a road trip to watch their daughter take part in a children's beauty pageant." Now right there I was going to change channels, I hate beauty pageants, but the word dysfunctional was in there (totally describes me) so I watched it a few minutes, still not sure, but I laughed several times (usually don't) so I hit record, turned it off and watched it tonight with Ashley, Kirbi and Kayla (ask them about candy canes?) I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be terrific and a must see for everyone.

I don't understand though about the dysfunctional part, I have a feeling most families have times like this,(well maybe not just like this--but close) I would think if you didn't you weren't normal. No one really lives the happily ever after every single day do they?

I found part of myself in each of the characters:

The Mom----Peace maker, people pleaser, protecter of feelings
The Dad-----Driven, realistic (to the point of irritating), Determined
The Grandpa----I don't care attitude, have no regrets, might as well do it all
The Son-----Loner, goal setter, I hate everyone attitude (big draw)
The Uncle---needs approval and is suicidal
The Daughter---a little girl with a dream, innocent, questioning

Those are a few of their traits, I believe anyone who watches this movie could relate to one or more of the people in it. This is about a real family, with real issues, with one goal. There is a time that everyone has moments like these in their families (not exact moments. lol) The ending is perfect, without telling too much, you can see in your mind how the next day in their life would play out.

Even as the sap I am, I never cried, I laughed through most all of it and cheered at the end. It was awesome. If you want a realistic movie with lots of laughs I highly recommend this movie if you haven't seen it.

Of course I am no movie reviewer, but I am a dysfunctional movie watcher and this one is it!