4 Stars: ****I loved Sunshine Cleaning. I loved it. It was clever, moving, sincere and touching. (Too many adjectives?) I could definitely tell that this was from the same producers as Little Miss Sunshine (which I also deeply love).
The story is character driven, but also has a interesting plot to move us along. As two "down and out" sisters find themselves on the brink of financial and personal ruin, they form a crime scene clean-up company; and of course along the way find closure and meaning in their family's relationships. I know this may seem too chick flick and typical (besides the crime scene clean up), but you can expect something fresh and novel from the Little Miss Sunshine team- and that's what you get. The movie is witty and has just the right amount of real-life drama and subtle humor to make for a film.
I was already a huge fan of Amy Adams and Emily Blunt before this movie, but this increased my admiration for them even more. They do such a wonderful job of recreating the tension and love that is often shared between sisters. You also can't go wrong with Alan Arkin and Steve Zahn (my husband's look-a-like) in supporting roles.
All around the movie has a great cast, with great screen writing and cinematography. The movie is both funny and touching and makes you leave the theater with a smile and a feeling of optimism that didn't have upon entering.
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