Little Miss Sunshine | Canadian First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Movie Review | Commentary

[@boppenheimer_00]

Never expected “You can’t fly jets if your colourblind” to be one of the most devastating lines in a movie

[@GonzoCiosain]

If I could say one thing to that kid in that movie, I'd say this: "So you can't be a fighter pilot. That sucks. Too bad you can now only be anything else! That's what your buddy Nietzsche would tell you! My grandfather was a fighter pilot. Was. He died 20 years before I was born. Trust me, you don't want to be a fighter pilot."

[@pete_lind]

You can get daylight pilot license even if you are severe colorblind, for non commercial pilot, it's the first pilot license you get. Night time flying is separate , where you fly by instruments and you must be able to separate red and green lights . Then single and multi engine commercial licenses, Helicopter licenses are separate too. Military jet pilot not a change .

[@GonzoCiosain]

@@pete_lind Exactly! Or, better yet, get a Commercial Driver's License, and a Passport, and sign up to be a driver for a music related touring logistics company! Or, just go watch "Muppet Treasure Island" and REALLY listen to the lyrics when Long John Silver (played by Tim Curry) starts singing later in the movie!

[@frogofbrass382]

Alan Arkin was such a sweet man. During the scene with Abigail where she cries in the hotel room, he immediately yelled cut concerned about her, until she explained that she was acting, which cracked him up. He made certain that during the scene in the van where he gave Dano's character colorful advice of relationships, that Abigail's headphones were turned up so she couldn't hear and would check before each take. At the world premiere, he asked her mother to take her out of the theater at that scene as well.

[@beterbomen]

One thing I took from this movie is a part they sadly cut out. When Olive says "I don't want to be a loser, daddy hates losers," the grandpa responds with probably the most insightfull thing he says in the whole movie: "Losers aren't people who lose. Losers are people who are so afraid of not winning that they don't even try in the first place. You tried, so you're not a loser."

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP, Alan Arkin, 1934-2023. He took home the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie.

[@flightdub6056]

Totally deserved it. Somehow the funniest in the movie and also almost the heart of it at the same time (if Olive didn’t exist)

[@MarcosElMalo2]

The first movie I ever saw him in was Freebie and the Bean, where he teamed up with James Caan. If you come across it, it’s worth seeing.

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

They should watch Argo. Alan Arkin was fantastic in that as well.

[@MrDman21]

🙏🏽

[@uma.n2680]

I saw him in Wait Until Dark 1967 with Audrey Hepburn, and he was so young, and what an amazing performance.

[@DJM2.0]

This movie was a cathartic release for My mother and I; dad passed away and we were obviously depressed (gf broke up with Me then I moved across the country to be with mom - all this happened in a span of one month). I Netflix-dvd this flick for Us and We cringed at the right spots and laughed until We cried, really cried when the grandfather died in the film. I paused the film. After a few minutes, Mom looked at Me and said "We'll be alright", and smiled so I re-started the flick. After the movie, the heaviness around Us was far less than when We started - a good film becomes great if it can affect you in ways it didn't mean to. When Mom passed in September, I re-watched it again - I cried-laughed all the way through it. Thanks for being such wonderful reactors and always providing great content, Simone and George!

[@timothybrown5999]

So sorry for your losses. I wish you the best.

[@Lillywhite]

❤❤

[@ballzorusrex3701]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.❤

[@RonnieG]

Sorry for your losses but glad you got to enjoy this with your mom ❤

[@mitchelltyler5972]

May your parents both rest in peace, and may you retain, for the remainder of your life, the peace and comfort that this film brought to you and your mother.

[@Paxford0502]

Steve Carrell perfectly showed us how a Proust scholar runs.

[@ferchrissakes]

I know Proust scholars. Never seen them run. But yes.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

In an alternative universe where spiders are documentarians, Spider Zefrank concludes his video on Proust scholars with, “that’s how Proust scholars do”.

[@KronnangDunn]

He just runs like Harrison Ford.... and Eli Wallach.

[@joshuacoldwater]

@@ferchrissakesI also know Proust scholars, wasn’t aware they could run.

[@KandiStomper]

​@@ferchrissakes lmao I was thinking "you've seen one run before?" as well. 😂

[@kampfkeks6619]

I think this movie shows how close comedy and tragic can be. I love that the movie can be so loud and clear in its message but also subtle. What a great character movie and probably my favourite Steve Carell performance.

[@scottburch3178]

That's my favorite kind of comedy, like Sideways.

[@Raptchur]

You need the comedy to get through the tragedy.

[@trorisk]

It's true that today there aren't that many real tragicomic films anymore. Whereas until the 2010s there were many. Basically all Charlie Chaplin films. Truman Show, Trainspotting, Groundhog Day, the cornetto trilogy...

[@trorisk]

The casting of this film is extraordinary. Alan Arkin, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano. And in secondary roles Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, Wallace Langham, Beth Grant...

[@celescoles]

I love that his movie has everyone losing something huge they care about and still have a happy ending. It is about the "losers" and how life is still beautiful even when you don't win.

[@hannahprose]

Love this movie!! Everyone had a blast making it. Greg Kinnear did all the driving for real, no one wore seatbelts & they didn't have clearance on the highway. He said it was the most fun & dangerous movie he's ever made, lol.

[@rynepaschall5973]

I don’t care what anyone says, this is the perfect film, masterpiece all the way thru. It makes you laugh, cry, reminisce of your own family conflicts, and ends by giving you a bittersweet of an ending, because life is exactly that, bittersweet.

[@deadsetondreams1988]

I wish we could respond to Google comments about the film. Because the number of people who hated the film completely misunderstood it. Some of the comments were literally saying the film was promoting child pageants. When it's literally the exact opposite.

[@YourXavier]

I agree. It's one of those movies where I wouldn't change a thing. It's exactly what it's supposed to be.

[@pmbbmp]

@@YourXavier What about the fact that at least one of them will be charged with multiple felonies related to the theft of grandpa's corpse and likely go to prison?

[@YourXavier]

@@pmbbmp What about it?

[@pmbbmp]

@@YourXavier You said you wouldn't change a thing. The happy ending is BS...because one or more of them is going to prison

[@thegunslinger1363]

This film had one hell of a cast.

[@nunya2171]

I think Paul Dano gave one of the all time great performances for a single scene with his reaction to finding out about his colourblindness. The acting from everyone in the movie was great, but his reaction brings me to tears every time, especially as someone who lost one of my life goals in terms of sport to an injury, encapsulates every emotion you go through under those circumstances, even in a much less important circumstance. Just a brilliant moment.

[@chrisshirley4137]

When I was 10 years old, my family accidentally left me at a campground in the middle of Montana. Despite five other people in that Winnebago, they were 30 minutes down the road before anyone noticed.

[@wozing]

Steve Carrell is usually known for his comedic works (The Office, Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin), but he has some seriously amazing dramatic acting chops. Some examples are: (This one), The Big Short, Beautiful Boy, The Morning Show, Foxcatcher. Btw, I struggle with addiction, so Beautiful Boy really hit me hard. I'd love to see your reactions to that.

[@jesuismila9673]

Whenever I'm sad, I watch this movie. It is so hopelessly beautiful, along with this music... And thanks to this melancholy, it is so unbearably beautiful. I love it. Always.!

[@alolkoydesigns]

Michael Arndt, who wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Little Miss Sunshine, intentionally used the character of Stan Grossman as a tribute to the Coen Brothers' Fargo.

[@scottburch3178]

Stan says it's a pretty sweet deal.

[@kusut]

@@scottburch3178 the heck d'you mean?

[@christopherschreiber5805]

We're not a bank, Jerry.

[@vilefly]

.....and then there is Les Grossman from Tropic Thunder, who will F you up.

[@EdgarPina-dn4hc]

Abigail Breslin (Olive) was nominated for an Oscar for this movie.

[@SalemEverett]

This is a perfect film in my opinion. Perfect casting, perfect balance of comedy, sentiment and nuance, realistic character development, visually beautiful, cohesive narrative framework, great score etc. One of the few films I’ll never get tired of watching ❤

[@thegreatqtip4516]

This might be my favorite movie of all time. I can't describe how excited I was when I saw you were doing this, especially while you're watching Breaking Bad.

[@BarelyEinstein]

I adore this movie, Abigails little baby bean body on that stage is an absolute statement. And the fathers growth arc is phenomenal. One of my favorite *suddenly feels* movie.

[@kenny240]

Since George asked what we think about child pageants. I think they’d be OK if it was just the kids having fun, and nothing more. But, the way the parents get so much more involved than the kids, and the way that the parents sort of live vicariously through the kids doing them is frankly disgusting to me. It’s another example in a long line of things that probably started off with decent intentions but turned into something horrible.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

Kinda like little league baseball, rec. league basketball, and youth football ...

[@clevelandcbi]

​@@richarddefortuna2252Yep. Had to tell my ex-wife to get off our son's back. Was literally playing every sport AND on every extracurricular team. Kid had a 4.0 GPA and was lucky to start his homework by 9pm.

[@Dularr]

Any personal experiences? Or is this from media and reality TV.

[@kenny240]

@@Dularr not me personally. People I know though.

[@kenny240]

@@richarddefortuna2252 sort of. Yeah. But, I grew up with several kids who wanted to be in those sports way more than their parents cared about them. My nephew also obsesses about basketball, while my brother and sister in law are supportive but don’t get overly involved. They let him have his fun and it doesn’t get to the point of toxic.

[@grizfan93]

"Let Olive be Olive" - best parenting advice ever.

[@Cadinho93]

Fun Fact: Creepy guy was actually a long suffering beauty queen Dad, not a random dude watching kids in swimsuits. I'll also add that I love that Olive is basically the glue for the family. Everything is going to hell, but her optimism and gentle spirit pulls everyone up when they need it most. I mean notice how she is the only one that Dwayne doesn't lash out at when he snaps and she's the one who gets him back to the van with a simple hug. Damnit, who's cutting onions. So glad you guys reacted to this movie because it doesn't get the attention it deserves. So well written, such great actors, so funny, so much love.

[@urmintrude]

It's so stupid how he's just supposed to be a suffering dad! My mind was blown when I read that was their intention.

[@hokahey7236]

There's more than one "Creepy Guy" in that scene. The pageant host is the first that comes to mind. Are you referring to the guy who stands up and cheers at the end of Olive & family's dance?

[@KronnangDunn]

Creepy guy looked and acted like a Creepy guy.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

It makes a lot of sense when you think about it - a random extended joke about p3dophilia would be way too dark for this movie. And it's not even realistic. I doubt they just let random creeps into these things, especially if they try to come repeatedly.

[@BlackDerek]

@@Trip_Fontaine Always found it weird that people thought that he was creepy. Guy showed no interest in being there.

[@mojoshivers]

I had the chance to attend a special screening at the Arclight when this came out. It had the directors and Abigail Breslin come out for 10-15 minutes after the movie to tell behind the scenes stories of the production. By all accounts, everyone had a good time making the film.

[@angelagraves865]

I drove a VW bus for years and miss it so, so much. The horn would do that on occasion. So funny.

[@Bikebrh]

I learned to drive on a 1973 VW Bus Westfalia camper. I don't miss it at all! 😀😀😀That thing was the biggest piece of crap. I push started it many times over the years.

[@angelagraves865]

@@Bikebrh 🤣 that's so funny. I drove a '72 bug (Chip) that had to be push started occasionally and someone always stepped up to help, and they were always previous VW owners. It was like a little club. 🤣

[@cgtang]

I watched this film the first time during media criticism class back in the university and I love it. Especially the soundtracks. I still thank my professor every time when I met her for letting us watch this wonderful film.

[@johnwolfe7596]

The band DeVotchKa did the majority of the music for this film and it is so unique and fits so perfectly.

[@Little1Cave]

Such a great story and PHENOMENAL cast. ❤ This movie won two Oscars: Best Original Screenplay Best Supporting Actor for Alan Arkin (RIP) Oscar nominations: Best Picture Best Supporting Actress for Abigail Breslin Honestly, any one of these actors who played the family could be nominated and it would be deserving. Such an incredible ensemble.

[@katybyrd8674]

Rented this on DVD ages ago- there's an excellent alternate ending where they steal the trophy before they peel out of the parking lot and drive off into the sunset honking lol

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I love the moment when Richard snaps and the audience goes from hating him (and justifiably so) to cheering him on. Nothing like corpse abduction to bring the family together. 😏

[@tigerburn81]

The two directors were famous for directing music videos back in the 90's.

[@jculver1674]

Also, they're a husband-and-wife team of filmmakers, which is pretty rare, and probably why they liked the family dynamic of this script.

[@neb2504]

I feel weird saying it given what it starts as, but the family all dancing at the end is possibly one of my favorite movie endings

[@MrCrockaG]

As an aside, the Sufjan Stevens songs from throughout the movie are come from one of the most heartwrenching albums of all time, Illinoise. It's an incredible listen.

[@-gohu-]

love sufjan! "illinoise" is, indeed, incredible.

[@cpmahon]

The first time I watched this film I didn't know that it was ultimately about a child beauty pageant, if I had realised I wouldn't have watched it. However, I'm so pleased that I did as it's so wonderfully joyous, emotional and at times sad. It's just an all round great movie. Cheers guys for the reaction and the thumbnail looks great!

[@pmbbmp]

Don't judge a book by it's cover. Tons of people never saw Fight Club vecause they thought it was a movie about fighting.

[@jondorr4011]

Greg Kinear is definitely a great actor. One movie you can absolutely love his character and in the next you can hate his guts.

[@EShelby2127]

Mystery Men!

[@jonhenry8268]

As good as it gets

[@jculver1674]

Auto Focus, where he played Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes, is probably his best performance.

[@patrickn8355]

Such an amazing film. As someone who has struggled with depression and suicide attempts, this has always been the movie I go to when I fall back into that awful headspace. The way that everyone has their own problems but come together in the end, even though those problems haven’t really gotten any better and maybe even worse, reminds me that you can always find the beauty and joy in this world, even if it’s falling apart around you.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

It’s not about child pageants, thank God, but “Drop Dead Gorgeous” is all kinds of fun with a similarly stacked cast. 😂

[@williamblakehall5566]

You guys might like About a Boy, which has a similar kind of ending -- and Toni Collette once more. The thing about the pageant is that when this came out in 2006, the murder mystery of JonBenet Ramsey was still very much on people's minds and just added to the whole creep factor.

[@margaritakmp]

yessss About a Boy is *so* charming and also stars a young Nicholas Hoult who holds his own brilliantly among a very strong cast

[@laurelg9586]

also recommend About a Boy

[@martymcflown3707]

I have a big brother who's quite a bit older than me, and the scene with the siblings in the field makes me absolutely sob because it makes me think of my brother and I. I love this movie so much.

[@besupaaa]

I first got to know Toni Collete in United states of Tara. And then in this movie. She is SO GOOD in everything I see her in.

[@jainthorne4136]

I first saw her in Muriel's Wedding. I've been a fan ever since.

[@nunya2171]

@@jainthorne4136 Shes terrible as Muriel

[@dnish6673]

@@nunya2171i get that line

[@tightyellowshorts]

Love this movie, great reaction! Also, happy that the "Sparkle Motion" lady from Donnie Darko is still involved in pagents.

[@damiantreat7929]

She is so good at being infuriating. My stress levels go up every time I hear her speak 😂

[@Knapptime95]

She really plays the quintessential Karen

[@zVizzions]

The Cut to George’s face at 23:06 has me CRYYYI G

[@jculver1674]

His expression perfectly sums up how I feel about these pageants. If I had a daughter I wouldn't let her anywhere near one of them.

[@tekias5536]

@@jculver1674 What's worse...these aren't just extras. They are actual pageant children, doing their actual pageant routines. This wasn't played up at ALL for the movie.

[@zmarko]

This movie is amazing. So well written and performed by the entire cast. A fantastic ensemble.

[@clevelandcbi]

Want to feel old???? I was in L.A. during quarantine and a VERY well-built (keeping it clean) lady in a tight shirt and miniskirt asked to use my phone. She took down her mask, and it was Abigail. I must have made a face cuz she was clearly trying hard not to laugh. Im guessing it happens a lot 😂😂😂

[@jasonbeatty831]

Toni Collette is my favorite actress, she’s amazing in this. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should watch her in Muriel’s Wedding. Another funny slice of life movie.

[@ronnieh7925]

This is one of my favorite movies. Never fails to make me smile, laugh and cry at every point no matter how many times i saw it. As far as plot, acting, emotional connection to the characters.. its quintessential.. i saw this movie when i was way too young to watch it and it was still moving and relatable.

[@tinylittledragon9412]

As a Warhammer player, Simone's "grey pile of shame" feels like a personal attack.

[@rabid_si]

Every month a model spends unpainted in your closet, Khorne skins a kitten and claims its skull for the skull throne. Murderer.

[@tinylittledragon9412]

@@rabid_si =(

[@godzillaprime]

Richard is Dwayne's stepfather which might explain why gramps would be unsure. I think he was just kidding tho

[@theendistheend123]

What makes this movie great is how each character has their annoying flaws. Things that can make you hate them. It's their love for each other and willingness to fight for each other that makes them succeed.

[@elizabethwrenn3796]

Yay!!!! So glad you’re watching this…one of my absolute favorites, and a completely accurate portrayal of a dysfunctional family and how they interact

[@SkwithOv]

this was one of the first things i ever saw where a character who could speak.... didn't as a semi-verbal teenager at the time (sometimes mostly verbal, sometimes partly, sometimes completely nonverbal.... going on 3 months nonverbal rn..) i REALLY connected with dwayne in a way i can't really explain i know his was by choice so it's not the same but especially that breakdown in the car where he was still not talking (not until he got out to be a little more alone) when i'm nonverbal (which isn't voluntary when it happens) and getting able to talk again it can be really hard to start again and it feels kind of like that, in a way

[@bobapjok4241]

I just watched this in the last 6 months for the first time after hearing it from people who were recommending it after watching national lampoons vacation. cant believe it took me so long to see it, its so good

[@goldenholdenolden]

god this film is SPECIAL. loved watching it resonate with Simone especially, this just makes your heart jump and surge and soar!

[@LacoSinfonia]

You all should watch Mystery Men, for one it’s hilarious, but it’s also an extremely funny Greg Kinnear “asshole” performance.

[@slimefudge]

The reason this is my favourite movie, and I want to be clear - I love all movies: Fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, psycho, anything - the reason this is my favourite is cause you get real characters who are human, which do something good. It's a great honest, relatable (to some degree) story. Glad you're enjoying it as much as me

[@SteelCityJW]

25:09 the lady telling them its time, in the blue shirt, is Gale the Snail from Always Sunny. Lol "Your just mAshin' it." -Frank

[@GeorgeEugeneBarrett]

Chloe O’Brian.

[@SteelCityJW]

​​@@GeorgeEugeneBarrett Mary Lynn Rajskub , didn't wanna look it up while i was watching. Chloe is another character she played.

[@tigerburn81]

She was in the music video for Weezer's _The Good Life,_ back in 1997. That video was directed by Dayton and Farris as well.

[@GeorgeEugeneBarrett]

@@SteelCityJW yeah. LOL. Chloe is her best role.

[@johnwolfe7596]

To this very day my friends and I still say, "...Chloe" to one another just like Edgar Stiles did in his last scene on 24. One of the very few episodes that ended without the countdown sound.

[@JCG52577]

If I remember correctly only Olive is Richard’s daughter and he’s Sheryl’s 2nd husband but I could be wrong.

[@CitizenScorn]

I've been watching yinz for years and have been waiting for this one! I knew you'd both appreciate it 😊 💙

[@MrGpschmidt]

A perfect film - one of my faves - stellar ensemble cast and a perfect blend of comedy & drama - so glad you finally got to this and knew you'd dig it. Thanks :D

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

The music at the start and end of this movie reminds me of the ending credits of the game Rogue Legacy. I love that they made the car be a character and have its own personality too. If you like Toni Collette, Steve Carell and Sam Rockwell, I couldn't suggest The Way Way Back enough as a coming-of-age movie. Glad y'all finally got around to watch this movie because it's so freaking good. I've suggested it to people and they don't specifically watch it because of the title of the movie. Hey George, Cinema Therapy just did a video on this movie with the directors and it was really good.

[@joshuayeager3686]

The scenes for the beauty pageant, including the shots at the pier with Dano and Carrell, were all shot in my hometown.

[@Wuffskers]

first time I watched this film was with my folks and I was maybe 14 or 15 and I so distinctly remember being uncomfortable any time Frank's sexuality was acknowledged because I'm pretty sure he was the first gay character I ever saw in a movie tbh and I was just figuring out that I myself was gay, and I so vividly remember tensing up worried about any comments my parents might make any time they touched on Frank's sexuality, and it's not exactly the most glamorous portrayal of a gay character but it's pretty real. The scene where they get pulled over was a moment in particular that stuck with me because it so closely mirrored my worst fear of being "caught", but I weirdly completely forgot it was Dean Norris lmao. Also when Dwayne finally speaks after finding out he can't fly because he's colorblind is one of the most memorable scenes I've ever seen tbh, I still think about it sometimes, something about the idea of being so thoroughly committed to something and then having it taken away from you through some cruel twist of fate that you have no control over and in a matter of seconds was very memorable and especially Paul Dano's visceral performance in that moment.

[@alolkoydesigns]

When I was a grade school custodian part of my job was to set up the rented auditorium for events which included childhood beauty pageants. They are horrible environments for children, with horrible parents.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

The stuck-up organizer lady at the beauty contest had a similar role in Donny Darko, as the manager of the adolescent girls' dance team, Sparkle Motion.

[@Tocy777isback0414]

one of my absolute favourite film, easily in the TOP10 I ever saw

[@texashookem22]

The thumbnail disturbed me. Thank you. It was brilliant!

[@realchilldude1271]

12:24 I forgot how much I loved this movie, its got the best title, cuz the movie is basically how little miss sunshine was the star of the movie and really the core of the family :) such a cute movie, she did so well as a little actress!

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Amazing all-star cast in this wonderful film, cool reaction as always Simone & George, you both take care RIP Alan Arkin 🙏🕊️

[@Larooster87]

Man I’m so glad you guys watched this, it’s one of my favorite films.

[@Replicaate]

The thing I love about Olive's performance is that it doesn't matter that she's stripping to Superfreak, she's still just a kid having the time of her life and her family are just happy to see her happy. Its total anarchy but its such wholesome anarchy. And really, how is what she's doing inappropriate but the NORMAL pageant stuff is okay?

[@gpeddino]

Such an endearing movie. Steve Carell said that the cast was given a screening and they thought “that was cute” and that was about it. They had no idea it would be a big hit with award buzz.

[@stevescuro8544]

Great cast award winning still such a hidden gem of a movie. Having so much humor and emotion is hard to do and this one really was a laugh and cry movie. P.S. missed George's movie trivia

[@applejayz1987]

I love Paul Dano, I know some people dont so much because he does so many emotionally broken characters, but he does just so amazingly well. Another great movie for him is Love&Mercy where he plays Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys during two of most pivital moments of his life, def worth a watch, but is pretty heavy

[@deadsetondreams1988]

This was my 1st Paul Dano film and I instantly appreciated him! He is in my top 5 favorite actors. Because I LOVE actors who have such a love and appreciation for films in general and the art of creating films as well. Heath Ledger, Anton Yelchin, Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, etc. Actors who love photography but also films/directing or producing similar content. They love more than just acting and they try to push boundaries because they actually respect filmmaking as a craft, it's inspiring.

[@portaladicto]

I had trouble to get off the bed today and then saw the notification of this and get up immediately. This is my favorite movie. This is going to be a great day.❤❤

[@marleybob3157]

Michael Arndt (writer of Toy Story 3) won an Oscar for his brilliant first screenplay. He followed it up with TS3! His writing career is worth looking into. He also wrote The Force Awakens for Star Wars, one of the Hunger Games movies and The ego Star Wars Skywalker movie. Talented man.

[@mandlerparr1]

That horn thing happened to me once. A guy came out of his house, obviously just woke up, gestured for me to open the hood, pulled some fuse or wire (horn stopped), waved at my thank you and went back in his house. Never spoke.

[@Moritz19081980]

22:00 Beth Grant..she was also the "beauty pageant lady" in the great movie "Donnie Darko"

[@ChannelTucker]

My favorite movie of all, the dance scene is so iconic and have so many meanings

[@Ichthyodactyl]

I remember randomly discovering this movie years ago. I loved it to death.

[@boppenheimer_00]

I think this is one of the few movies that rides the line of drama and comedy beautifully

[@Gnomojo]

I know yall are gonna have such a good time with this.

[@Lalaoceanne]

The way I jumped for joy seeing this I legit love this movie sm

[@supuchan]

This is such a wonderful film. Great reaction, guys! If you want to see Greg Kinear in something else, I would recommend As Good As It Gets with him, Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.

[@Delta-sj9dy]

"How It Ends" by Devotchka is the song used in the film's beginning end as well.

[@milostewart8738]

This movie is amazing. I always feel so refreshed after watching it. Thanks for another fun reaction

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

This is one of my favorite movies.It's hard as an adult male to explain that to someone who doesn't know what this movie is about lol... But I love this movie...

[@jimdotcom1972]

another cute child actor's first movie is About a Boy, with hugh grant, nicholas hoult and toni colette too. never see anyone react to it.

[@jjkcharlie]

In regards to the pageant question, watch Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).

[@JenniferFolgia]

More great Toni Colette and Steve Carrell, check out “The Way, Way Back” it’s very much in this vein with a FANTASTIC cast

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, S&G! Yeah, sometimes there's a thin line between laughing and crying, you know? This is one of those movies that stands apart from most. I enjoyed rewatching it with you! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂

[@wwk68tig]

I love this movie........Grandpa (Arkin) trying to comfort his son (Kinnear) was a highlight for me. ALWAYS enjoy your reactions...........thanks for sharing.

[@kyrosv1289]

Great reaction!! So glad that you guys enjoyed and appreciated this film!!

[@misterkite]

Jesus... Abigail Breslin is 28 now.

[@LuisAngel-mu4zv]

Makes me feel old because I'm also 28 and it makes me think that I was that young in 2005-2006.

[@joshkresnik6402]

Such a phenomenal film with several phenomenal performances

[@djkchur]

I stumbled across this during a Sunday midday hang over feeling sorry for my self on the couch, and absolutely fell in love with it. I went out the next weekend and brought it on DVD, what a jewel!

[@johnnym7575]

Such a weirdly sweet movie. Great cast. Alan Arkin is always great. You should check out the movie Indian Summer. Its about a summer camp in Muskoka and he plays the camp director. First thing i saw him in and i fell in love. (Also bill paxton, elizabeth perkins, sam raimi, diane lane)

[@Shiny7054]

That thumbnail is fucking hilarious

[@michaelvincent4280]

The in-city stuff was filmed in Phoenix, Arizona. I drive these highways all of the time and never forget the lessons of this movie. Then I start smiling.

[@bomara66]

I wanted to be a helicopter pilot. I found out my color blindness would prevent that from happening as I was talking to the Marine recruiter, as I was about to enlist.

[@TheJabbate1]

I had a similar story. But it was because I had to wear glasses.

[@NeilLewis77]

ah look, my favourite reactors are reacting to one of my all time fave movies. life is good.