Reviews

Overview

Little Miss Sunshine with Abigail Breslin and Greg Kinnear is the story of a family that takes their daughter cross-country in an effort to get her into the finals of a beauty pageant. The family seems to have plenty of issues on a daily basis--these problems really make the movie. So, in the end, it's an adventure about a dysfunctional family that tries to come together so the daughter can achieve pageant success. And, they actually come together so she can succeed.

The Good

• The laughs are non-stop thanks to problem after problem with the family
• Like many families, despite their issues, they came together when it counted

The Bad

• The film is a little slow at times

Final Opinion

Overall, Little Miss Sunshine is a brilliant film--there's a reason it received so much attention at the Oscars. It's not a completely original concept, but it's done very well. It's definitely worth watching.

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Labels: Abigail Breslin, DVD, Greg Kinnear, Little Miss Sunshine

Overview

Babel, which stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, is about an American couple that is on vacation in Morocco when tragedy strikes and the wife is accidentally shot. That tragedy sets off a number of events that impacts four families in four different locations. The film examines the power of family, language barriers, and the ability of the media to profoundly impact the lives of those involved.

The Good

• It's a deep film that illustrates how people so far apart can so easily get linked together due to a series of misunderstandings
• It's a very strong performance by Brad Pitt

The Bad

• Not much to speak of, which explains the nominations Babel earned

Final Opinion

Babel is a strong film that's worth watching--particularly in this time where cultural divides seem to be impacting the world as much as ever. Kudos to Alejandro González Iñárritu for doing something that's original.

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Labels: Babel, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett