Register  |  Sign In
View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:03 pm



Reply to topic  [ 245 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ... 10  Next
 Little Miss Sunshine 

What grade would you give this film?
A 33%  33%  [ 1 ]
B 67%  67%  [ 2 ]
C 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
D 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
F 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
Total votes : 3

 Little Miss Sunshine 
Author Message
Sbil

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm
Posts: 48678
Location: Arlington, VA
Post 
Maverikk wrote:
Wow! Look at those reviews. Between this and the critic reviews, I'm really looking forward to this. It's playing an hour away from me right now, so no matter what, I'll be checking it out within the next two weeks.

It didn't appear from the trailer to be HAHA funny. Is the love for this because of the comedy being so funny or something else?


I loved it because it was so poignant and heartwarming, yet strangely dark and quirky at the same time.


Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:49 am
Profile
Award Winning Bastard

Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:03 am
Posts: 15310
Location: Slumming at KJ
Post 
Libs wrote:
I loved it because it was so poignant and heartwarming, yet strangely dark and quirky at the same time.


It definitely sounds like one that is a treat to go to the theater to see. I really am tempted to make the drive, but I'll hold off, at least until next weekend.

I'm guessing it may have screenplay possibilities?


Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:59 am
Profile
---------
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:42 pm
Posts: 11808
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Post 
I just wasn't highly impressed by Little Miss Sunshine, it had great acting and everything, but I guess the story was just a bit off. It seemed like it tried to be an adult comedy, but none of the funny stuff seemed that "smart" to me. I don't know, maybe I came in expecting something else. It's an odd little movie, but I did like it in the end, just not as much as I thought I would.

Grade: B


Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:37 pm
Profile
Orphan

Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:47 pm
Posts: 19747
Post 
Libs wrote:
Joe wrote:
Great film. I'm surprised. I expected an overrated film that wasn't nearly as good as people said it was but LMS was fantastic. The acting was great from all (surprised that Carell did as well as he did in a non-comedic role). Did the beauty pagent at the end freak anyone else out? It was almost horror movieish how fake they looked.

One issue: How could Dano's character get as old as he is without anyone finding out that he's color blind? I remember the doctor testing me for that when I was in first grade as part of the required check-up.


I would say I told you so, but I'm just glad another person enjoyed it.


But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.


Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:49 pm
Profile
---------
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:42 pm
Posts: 11808
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Post 
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:00 pm
Profile
Sbil

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm
Posts: 48678
Location: Arlington, VA
Post 
MG Casey wrote:
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


Didn't they say in the movie that Olive was in the regional pageant when she was visiting Sheryl's sister?


Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:58 pm
Profile
Lord of filth

Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:47 pm
Posts: 9566
Post 
Libs wrote:
MG Casey wrote:
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


Didn't they say in the movie that Olive was in the regional pageant when she was visiting Sheryl's sister?

Olive was in the regional pageant but the whole deal was that she was with her Aunt and Uncle and her grandfather had been teacher her since.

I thought the movie was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.

The character introduction at the beginning was straight out of the Magnolia handbook.


Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:37 pm
Profile WWW
Post 
andaroo wrote:
Libs wrote:
MG Casey wrote:
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


Didn't they say in the movie that Olive was in the regional pageant when she was visiting Sheryl's sister?

Olive was in the regional pageant but the whole deal was that she was with her Aunt and Uncle and her grandfather had been teacher her since.

I thought the movie was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.

The character introduction at the beginning was straight out of the Magnolia handbook.


2nd or 3rd edition?


Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:44 pm
Extraordinary
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:24 pm
Posts: 16061
Location: The Damage Control Table
Post 
andaroo wrote:

I thought the movie was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.


YESSSSSSS!


Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:51 pm
Profile
Sbil

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm
Posts: 48678
Location: Arlington, VA
Post 
andaroo wrote:
Libs wrote:
MG Casey wrote:
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


Didn't they say in the movie that Olive was in the regional pageant when she was visiting Sheryl's sister?

Olive was in the regional pageant but the whole deal was that she was with her Aunt and Uncle and her grandfather had been teacher her since.

I thought the movie was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.

The character introduction at the beginning was straight out of the Magnolia handbook.


Wow!

I thought you didn't like most things too, so I guess this is high praise.


Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:47 pm
Profile
Some days I'm a super bitch
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 7:22 pm
Posts: 6645
Post 
I loved the bus and how it was a metaphor of the family. :happy:


Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:51 pm
Profile WWW
King Albert!
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:04 pm
Posts: 11838
Location: The Happiest City on Earth
Post 
MG Casey wrote:
Joe wrote:
But what's up with Dano going undiagnosed for color blindness for so long? That part of the story was a little unbelievable.

That's what I noticed as well. Another thing was how did the family never see Olive's performance before?? How else did she get to the finals? Oh well.


She did another performance for the talent performance, so she decided to change it for the finals. and the family didn't go her last pagent. So that answers your question.

_________________
Visit My Youtube Account and here is what you will see.
Image Image Image and many more.


Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:45 am
Profile WWW
KJ's Leading Pundit
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:45 pm
Posts: 63026
Location: Tonight... YOU!
Post 
Just an FYI for everyone...

Color Blindness CAN occur after birth. It can be caused by many things. He could've come in contact with a chemical and not have known that it damaged his eyes.

So, there is your explaination.

_________________
trixster wrote:
shut the fuck up zwackerm, you're out of your fucking element

trixster wrote:
chippy is correct

Rev wrote:
Fuck Trump


Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:15 am
Profile
life begins now
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:09 pm
Posts: 6480
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Post 
Wow, I saw this today and it was amazing. The best of the year, easily. The entire cast was awesome, especially Breslin and Dano. Each steals my two favorite scenes in the movie.

A


Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:27 pm
Profile YIM
Teenage Dream
User avatar

Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:13 pm
Posts: 10678
Post 
Little Miss Sunshine is the best film of 2006. I loved every minute of it. The cast was perfect and I loved the scenes with the bus. I highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it. You won't regret catching it in theaters. A+


Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:30 am
Profile
Indiana Jones IV
User avatar

Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:35 pm
Posts: 1912
Location: Texas
Post 
Too bad this isnt in any theatres in my city. Will it be expanding?

_________________
The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.....


Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:33 am
Profile YIM WWW
King Albert!
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:04 pm
Posts: 11838
Location: The Happiest City on Earth
Post 
Amer wrote:
Too bad this isnt in any theatres in my city. Will it be expanding?


Yes, it will be on about 1400 theaters on Friday.

_________________
Visit My Youtube Account and here is what you will see.
Image Image Image and many more.


Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:02 am
Profile WWW
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:20 pm
Posts: 491
Location: seattle
Post 
Definately one of my favorite movies of the year. I loved how the whole dysfunctional family interacted with one another. But you could tell that even though they all had their faults, they all still love and care for each other...just like families should.

A

_________________
yearsago's homepage


Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:50 am
Profile WWW
Extraordinary

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:41 pm
Posts: 25109
Location: San Mateo, CA
Post 
Wow, look like KJ is united on something. From bradley to Libs, from Spider-Man to andaroo, every spectrum is pretty much covered.

_________________
Recent watched movies:

American Hustle - B+
Inside Llewyn Davis - B
Before Midnight - A
12 Years a Slave - A-
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - A-

My thoughts on box office


Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:17 pm
Profile WWW
Forum General
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:00 am
Posts: 6502
Post 
Someone's going to come along soon and slap a C+ on it.

Inevitable.


Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:48 pm
Profile WWW
life begins now
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:09 pm
Posts: 6480
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Post 
Dkmuto wrote:
Someone's going to come along soon and slap a C+ on it.

Inevitable.


And we won't know if they actually think that way or are just bucking the trend. It would have to be the later, obviously.


Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:24 pm
Profile YIM
Award Winning Bastard

Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:03 am
Posts: 15310
Location: Slumming at KJ
Post 
I'm seeing this Friday or Saturday.

IT BETTER BE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED OR ELSE!!!

:smile:


Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:39 pm
Profile
Post 
Maverikk wrote:
I'm seeing this Friday or Saturday.

IT BETTER BE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED OR ELSE!!!

:smile:


:unsure:


Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:43 pm
Extraordinary
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:24 pm
Posts: 16061
Location: The Damage Control Table
Post 
Maverikk wrote:
I'm seeing this Friday or Saturday.

IT BETTER BE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED OR ELSE!!!

:smile:



Or else what? :noangel:


Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:50 pm
Profile
Award Winning Bastard

Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:03 am
Posts: 15310
Location: Slumming at KJ
Post 
dolcevita wrote:
Maverikk wrote:
I'm seeing this Friday or Saturday.

IT BETTER BE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED OR ELSE!!!

:smile:



Or else what? :noangel:


I'll start posting here all the time again! :guns:


Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:58 pm
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 245 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ... 10  Next

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 24 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group.
Designed by STSoftware for PTF.