Why I Watch Little Miss Sunshine When I'm Sad
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I thought I'd make a video essay on why this movie is so important to me. That's for all the support on my last video. I hope you enjoy this one.
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This film illustrates so accurately the 5 stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, in different orders.
The grandfather for me is straight up anger and exemptions he’s doing heroin
You don’t have to experience them in order
@@kalystaortiz3701 where?
@@kalystaortiz3701 they are all in psychology they just aren't in any specific order and your not guaranteed to experience all of them
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For me, it's Olive who holds the family together. If it wasn't for the trip or if it wasn't for Olive, the dad would've taken the bankruptcy pretty hard, and probably the mom and the dad would've separated. If Dwayne found out he was colorblind during the application to the flight academy, most probably it would've been pretty devastating (or even suicidal), instead because of Olive he found out early and because of Olive, he took it well. The uncle would've stayed in that depression, God knows for how long. Well, grandpa, grandpa was old. So, Olive in a way saved them all because they would do anything for her. They would forget that they are bankrupt, suicidal, depressed, old, addicted, tired, and sad just to protect her. This is the sweetest movie ever. It warms my heart.
Is it just me... or was it super creepy that a grandfather was in a basement with his granddaughter for hours teaching her to strip to a sleazy Rick James song!?! Idk that just screamed pedophilia and incest to me. We didn't wanna think that because Alan arkins such a likeable actor, and the grandpa character was crass and funny.. but IRL that grandpa would have been on my radar as a incestuous pedophile for teaching his granddaughter to strip.
This comment deserves to be pinned
Olive represents hope
@@manas.evolvedor maybe that we can only be truly happy when we stop focusing on ourselves.
and yes, she’s so tight
Man, when you say "no feeling is final" I just .. started crying. I've been really depressed for some time now, and you have no idea how much that simple phrase just made me feel better.
There’s a wonderful quote I read in a book called Stalling for time by Gary Noesner, it’s about his work as an fbi hostage negotiator and he mentions a quote I don’t remember who it was from I’ll have to go look but the quote, as I remember it, is “Time cools time clarifies, no emotion can remain unaltered over the course of hours.” And I like to think of that when everything just feels so bad, “Time cools time clarifies” your comment reminded me of it and I just had to share, hope you can feel better soon! Sending good thoughts
I read the whole poem. It’s religious is nature but it’s truly beautiful, I recommend it!
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“God speaks to each of us as he makes us,
then walks with us silently out of the night.
These are the words we dimly hear:
You, sent out beyond your recall,
go to the limits of your longing.
Embody me.
Flare up like a flame
and make big shadows I can move in.
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.
Don’t let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.
You will know it by its seriousness.
Give me your hand.”
That line resonated with me too .. knowing that the bad days aren't permanent however fucked up you can be in the head
You do therapy?
Mee toooooo
Frank's bandaged hands reaching out to help Olive get into the moving van always brings me to tears. A destroyed man reaching out to a little girl with a dream. I also watch Tootsie when I'm sad
Excellent ensemble cast. Paul Dano’s performance was a revelation, spent two thirds of the movie acting with only facial expressions
YES!
This is my ultimate film to help pull me out of a depressive episode. What an underrated film, and what a well-made, beautiful analysis on your part. Keep it up!!
Thank you :)
Underrated? It was nominated for best pic
@@cjengelken1725 not as known, not talked about much. just because the academy recognized its brilliance doesn’t mean it can’t be underrated, because it truly is.
I'm so glad someone else uses this the same way I do ...... ♡♡
Blm pic lul
"We are capable of feeling good, by just being alive." This hit me hard out of nowhere. Thank you.
dwyane calling his family losers as his mom cries kills me...its so relateable...moms get so heart broken when their son acts that way...they always want to be close to their son and being told to leave them alone and not accepting their hug or words breaks them like nothing else...no matter what...its so harsh to see depicted on screen..the mom sees her son's entire world view innocence and happiness is broken and he's damaged and lost...makes me look myself in the mirror sometimes....
that's one way to call it, another way is to own them as property and when they're going to be different then it's "not okay" and they need to be "fixed" and "put into safety".
@@BK-tp6jf sometimes not all the time...he clearly hates his mom all the time and she accepted that he will fufill his goal ignoring his family which isn't healthy and caused him to waste his time not knowing he was color blind cause he would not talk
@@BK-tp6jf that's his mom though that he lives with...its different
You guys are lucky lol. My mom would just straight up either beat me or tell me to stop whining. You guys are blessed to have moms who care and are empathetic.
@@ilikepancakes2368 I am sorry this is your case. I wish I could hug you. Stay strong I Like Pancakes.
My favorite scene in the film is when Dwayne breaks his silence and yells at everybody and then Olive just silently comforts him very briefly and then he gets up and apologizes to everyone. To me, that scene is saying that just a little bit of pure, unconditional love can make a huge difference in someone’s life. I fucking love this movie!
It also shows how much love they actually have for each other because despite Dwayne completely escalating, screaming incredible hurtful things, they understand him and don't take it too personal. They aren't even mad at him for it. They all knew he needed to let it out..
It’s even better, when you look back on an earlier scene when Dwayne writes in his notepad to “go hug mom” and Olive does it silently, just how she does to him in his most vulnerable moment
she doesn't try to talk to him, doesn't try to rationalize the situation. just hugs him, shares his pain and shows him unconditional love the way only a little kid can. it always makes me tear up
I feel Cheryl’s pain in this movie. She can’t fix what’s happening around her. She’s watching her family fall apart and there’s nothing she can do about it. That’s why she’s so determined to have Olive compete in the pageant. It’s the one thing she can control, the one person she can save.
“Sometimes when you’re feeling down, what you need isn’t to seek happiness.
What you need is just to feel okay.”
This puts a smile on my face. :)
Such a well made video! Thanks
Thanks so much. First time I’ve ever been quoted!
@@MovieSketch This made me feel good today, thanks for reminding 😊
When I watched this movie for the first time I was around 7 years old, I didn't really understand what was happening, but I felt really sad after watching it, years later, I watched it as a 14 years old teenager, and I HATED THIS MOVIE, not because it was bad, or because i didn't liked it, but because I was scared of it, I don't know why, but it scared me.
Now, as an adult, I find this movie both melancholic and comforting, and I think its pretty funny how a relationship with a fictional piece of media can change over the course of decades...
interesting!
i felt the Exact same way when i first watched it with my parents as a young teen. Afraid and unwilling to face the emotions that it provoked, and angry and resentful as a result. i refused to watch it again for YEARS. now it’s my number one favorite film :’)
I felt this way with most of the animes I've watch. When I was young I didnt understand at first... maybe because it wasn't meant to be watched by a kid. Now I am starting to feel nostalgic and realized that truth is much stranger than fiction.
What a beautiful comment! Thank you for sharing something so pure and real.
Every actor was so perfectly cast in this. Every performance was stellar. Such a superb film
"If you were never happy with where you are, then whatever you'll become will not be enough"
What a great way to express that blindy following ambitions is not always healthy, even though it's often percieved to be.
So if I grew up in the black market industry as a kid being abused and raped im supposed to be happy?
This was just wonderful. As someone who watched Little Miss Sunshine while going through a really rough patch, your analysis of each characters' struggle and evolution throughout the film really hit the nail on the head in terms of why this film is such a comfort to watch
Thanks so much. I’m so glad this movie means as much to so many other people as it does to me :)
Oh my God that scene with the grandfather pep talking the grand daughter is so damned heart warming.
8:34 I can't be the only one who finds Steve Carrell's run to be the funniest thing
No you’re not the only one 😂
So I was caught up in their names. Why does each character have the name they were given?
Richard has Frankish-Germanic origins, it means "hard ruler".
Frank is, well, very frank.
Sheryl is similar to chérie. She is a darling in every way.
Dwayne is old Irish for dark. Nice.
Edwyn is old English for wealthy friend. Edwyn has true wealth and wisdom, and is the best friend one can have, supportive and honest.
Olive is the most easy name to guess. The olive branch: what you said about her uniting the family and having them overcome their differences. The symbolism of the olives as a sign of hope and peace.
This is sublime. Simple, everyday names with a deep rooting in the characters' psyches.
Shit's been really tough lately, and I don't think there was a more perfect time for me to have seen this movie and this video than today. Thank you for highlighting this beautiful message.
hope things are doing better for u
take care
what i loved more was that during that dance scene and throughout olive's performance that the sound guy and even miss california are enjoying it because they were seeing a kid actually having fun than being propped up and doing a talent that feels forced for attention. Even richard realizing how creepy this pageant was showed that he was starting to care about olive than the idea of winning this pageant.
"True victory : not success, but adapting to and accepting the situation you find yourself in" - you have hit the nail right on the head. Thank you for such an insightful essay
Your analysis of this movie is very moving. I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve watched this movie. I like the poem you shared too.
“Go to the limits of your longing. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.”
It’s a really nice poem. It appears on screen at the end of Jojo Rabbit. I really recommend that movie if you’ve never seen it.
@@MovieSketch I’ll check the movie out. Thanks!
Sitting here with my best friend, believe it or not, both with tears in our eyes. I showed him one of my favorite childhood movies today - Little Miss Sunshine. He is 22, I am 23 and we’re in a chaotic stage of our lives. This movie was so moving (saw it last a few years ago) and it simply blew us away. We just needed to watch something Little Miss Sunshine related after we finished the movie and that’s why we found your video. Seriously, thank your for this! Such an amazing CZcams video man.
Greetings from Germany
I’m 24, certainly a chaotic stage. It’s something I’ve been struggling with too. I’m so glad you liked the video. Remember, no feeling is final!
Greetings from Ireland!
I've survived two suicide attempts. Thank you for this well navigated critique of an incredible movie.
glad ur here. sending love
stay strong dont give up.
@@puantfeet Thank you. That actually means more than I can really explain.
I’ve been there too.
That opening scene with Steve Carell is heartbreaking. It’s the feeling I had that “I couldn’t even kill myself properly”.
I’m glad I couldn’t! I hope you’re doing better now too. Stay strong!
@@nw2094 Bless you! So glad you're still around. There's so much good to live for in this world. Take care of yourself stranger, thank you for your kind words and much love to you.
this is great. every single point you made makes sense to me. i watch this movie when I'm sad too. nice job
Thanks for watching. I hope the sad times don't last too long for you :)
I can't even watch an explanation of the events in the movie without crying. What a beautiful, powerful, and meaningful movie. So damn good.
I’ve recently fallen into one of the worst depressive episodes of my life, and after seeing the title of this video, decided to give the movie a watch. I think that seeing a family all going through failure/loss, and eventually accepting it, is what made the film so important to me. Frank’s speech to Dwayne at the end of the movie stuck with me the most; that mindset of seeing your darkest moments as periods of growth is something I needed to hear. I’m not magically out of my depression, but I definitely feel like I can get through it now. Thank you for making this video :)
Been years since I watched this movie and I love these perspectives. The whole movie has that Murphy's Law feel and regular people are just doing their best with every new hardship to overcome and keep moving forward. They all still have their goals, they just didn't succeed this time at the things they tried to do.
I think the philosophy that they most need to hear is "The master has failed more times than the novice has ever attempted." Keep entering pageants, keep writing books, keep trying to find love, and if one goal no longer seems possible then make a new goal that still has a chance.
I feel rereading this that I should note that I hope that Frank DOESN'T try to succeed at the thing he failed to do this time...
Maybe he'll find a new reason to live, maybe he'll get invested in his family and try to help them achieve things since he feels he is at the end of his field and doesn't have much more to contribute to it.
this movie will never leave my top 5. Everytime I'm feeling down on life Steve carrells voice in my head says "prime suffering years." Great video man, one of the best essays I've seen on this movie
Saw this film in high school and it made me read Nietzsche, because I was like Dwayne. Ambitious, frustrated, an idealist that was grounded by his family's financial condition.
Recently, I saw the film again. I'm 30 now, so I would say I'm roughly double my age when I first saw it? I chose some time ago to start reading Proust because of it, and it reminded me of alot of things I jot down in my diaries as I move through the world: the constant flow of memories, the small yet intense reflections in moments between moments, the thrill of recognizing and embracing the instances of feeling alive. It is such a beautiful and magnificent experience to be human, if only we choose to recognize it as such. I still believe that is what Frank tries to tell Dwayne when they're standing at the bay. You don't have to be a soldier (in a meaningless war) to make an impact on the world. Being a poet, like Proust, is a viable option as well. Remind others of your humanity, and perhaps they will be reminded of theirs as well.
Beautifully said.
Hey, I'm from India, from a middle class family financially, as you described yourself and also how you read nietzsche i just was blown away because that's exactly who I am today, ambitious, kind of frustrated , idealist, just wanted to express this weird coincidence, lol, I don't have a point to say specifically, but yea...
@@NitinKumar-lq6bj It's nice to know we're not alone, isn't it? :)
Perfect
@@DarkAngelEUit is.
Sometimes, I'm feeling a little sad, and there's both movies and video games that I play when I really want to cry. Crying feels great, and I think we all need to realize how much stress that lets off when we're willing to relieve ourselves of it.
What movies do you watch when you want to cry?
Depression kicked in pretty damned hard when I was a teenager. I also had some health issues that kept me out of school, (believe it or not, they aren't all that related).
I watched the heck out of this movie. It was a comfort movie when I was sick, or down and out emotionally.
I haven't seen it in years. Truthfully, I recently came into a whole new type of existential crisis. Watching your video on this movie reminded me to watch it again. I haven't seen it in some time, and I am thinking I would probably get a lot out of it right now.
Thank you for this video. This movie means a lot to me, and watching someone pay such homage gave me the best kind of chills.
when I was 22 my dad died on the other side of the world from me, i had just moved to a new city on my own and I was pretty much alone. My stepmother called and told me, I went out drinking and then came home and watched this movie. I didn’t really know at the time why I chose to watch this movie, other than that I just knew I loved it and I felt like it would make me feel better.
Really sorry for your loss. What an incredible movie to watch after something like that
I watched this movie back when it first came out and was not in a place I could see it like this. Now I'm 34, completely forgot this movie even existed and feel like I can watch it for the first time again with a new lens.
I actually didn’t know that this film had such a powerful message until now, great video
The scene where the little girl says she doesn't want to be a loser to her grandpa completely broke me! Such a great movie! cheers
when you said that happiness isnt a goal but something that just occures in the way was kinda heartbreaking for me. me, a teenager (with a lot of similarities with dwayne) who idealizes happines and feels so bad when she cant achive it, found some hope in knowing that happiness just... happens and I can found it in the little things, not just if things turns out my way. I loved your video and little miss sunshine, thank you
Most movies tell you stories. Some teach you lessons. But very few teach you life. For me, Little Miss Sunshine is at the top of that very few ❤
I wish more people saw your video you seem underrated, you did an amazing job explaining this movie this is one of my favorite movies, keep up the good content :)
Thanks so much :) it's a really special movie
This is my comfort video, somehow someway the algorithm was right thin time when recomending this video to me.
Thanks for this video :)
i remember watching this film the first time when i was little, about olive’s age. growing up with it, i’ve seen myself in different characters and it’s carried me through different forms of grief my entire life. i love the outlook it has on fear, depression, anger… all those emotions we tend to bottle. prime suffering years makes everything feel worth it.
This was beautiful thank you for making. I, too watch this when I’m sad :(
I saw parts of this movie when i was very young and didnt understand it. Now its hitting me harder than almost any film ive ever seen. I needed this
This used to be one of my favorite movies growing up, now I’m 19 have gone through a lot of hardships/struggles, I never realized the true story behind the movie, honestly stumbling across this video and learning more about what the meaning behind it makes me feel more hopeful, you don’t have to win to gain knowledge/confidence/self-love, it’s important to have hope even when life has beaten you down, pain is temporary, winning isn’t the end all be all, just being happy for what you have and what makes you feel good should be enough. Thank you for the video
@No-ones-business well said beautiful this is what I needed to see and read I felt down and lost thank you this the answer I been trying too find
I remember watching this movie as a kid and liking it. But I was too young to really understand the moral the story. I really do need to go back and watch it again. Your video was absolutely amazing and inspirational
This is the first movie I remember watching as a child. We watched it together with my dad, mom, and siblings. From time to time, I still watch it because I feel our family is somewhat in the same degree as this family's chaos... My parents are separated and an emotional mess, my brother is suicidal and hates us, the majority of us who couldn't reach our goals in life, the depression, the pain...etc. Though we are all somehow living through all these feelings, maybe we already accepted all the terror of this life.
This movie changed my whole life. I found contentment in living such a simple life.
This movie is everything to me! Thanks to Michael Arndt for such a great screenplay.
I went and re-watched the movie after this. I agree, don't seek to achieve happiness (no one can achieve a permanent state of happiness), but rather let yourself experience joy along the way.
Man that outro speech really hit deep. I’ve been trying to find myself these last few months. Trying to find my true passion and trying to find happiness in the little things. Accepting who I really am with all my flaws. People are worried and don’t think I have what it takes for this life, but really I’ve just been accepting my situation and taking it all in. Tagging along through the suffering, so I can get to the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes we don’t need happiness, we just want to feel okay, and luckily I know these times are temporary. Many prayers to everyone going through similar strife, time heals all (usually)❤️
It's not about striving to be happy, sometimes when you're in the depths of despair, it's just about being okay. :) Thank you for the video.
thank you for putting in words what I feel about this movie, i cried watching this, its one of my all time favorite films
now I´m crying, thanks for this I really need it
I saw this when i was 7, and holy did it go over my head. i only remember the ending where she sings.
Whenever i waych this movie, it always feels like it’s the first time watching everytime. There are no other movie that gives you that feeling or experience. A movie that proves that no matter what everything will be good at the end of the day no matter what. It’s a truly amazing and a beatiful movie.
This was well made. All around: the music, the pace, the narration, the writing, the subject matter. I have no idea why I stumbled onto it, but +10 CZcams points awarded.
Well done.
Toni Collette is brilliant, she’s such a brilliant actress.
Wow.. it’s crazy for me because I had one of those days.. or Ive been having one of those days phase for quite some time now. The feeling of not accomplishing things, feeling lonely, not loving myself. Whenever I feel like this, I watch this movie, not to make myself feel better, but to just feel safe and feel a bit of joy. Life is tough, very tough, especially now. This movie really portrays suffering and the illusion of success very well in my opinion. I’ve seen this movie so many times, and I still laugh at these dark humor scenes. I don’t know, but your video really does hit home. Thank you for your video, it’s beautiful.
This was so brilliantly put. Truly thank you
This video brought me to tears. Thank you for making this.
I literally watched this movie like two years ago when it was free on youtube in my lowest time of my life. This and Rain Man. I was bankrupt, overweight, lonely, alone, failed at every class, and lost my father. I can't say it helped me but it definitely warmed me up and eased my pain even when I fucked up in everything in my life
I can't, it was one of My Best friend's favourite movies, She passed away in 2018, i miss You SO SO much vanessa. This video made me cry a lot, i really really miss her
This was so beautifully written and executed. Thank you for that final message. It's what I really needed to hear right now.
This was lovely. Cried to whole time. Thanks for your effort here.
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video a year after it went up. Such a beautiful analysis 💞
this made me cry, but it's a cry i needed. thank you for putting this together.
This video (and the movie) feel so cathartic, especially because I've encountered them at a rather unstable period in my life. Thank you for making this!!
What a wonderful analysis. Tear jerker. Beautiful all throughout.
I love this analysis!! And I feel the exact same way! I adore this movie
Thank you for sharing. I needed this.
This is one of the most important and beautiful CZcams posts I have ever seen! I thank you for creating this review. To create something that moves the hearts of others is to have made a positive difference in our world. You have done that here. Well done.
One of the most touching video I've seen. Thank you so much !
I needed this video tonight. Thank you.
I watched this movie with my wife way back when It was first released on DVD and it was entertaining but didn't really strike a chord. Next year we had a child and our lives changed completely. Now, after 18 years of life's, ups, downs, sideways, spirals, blessings, and losses, just trying to keep our small family together and full of love I think we're going to watch it again.
thank you, not only its a great analysis but also so much wisdom in your words. really moving. helped me get some tears out of my system, thank you. beauty and terror, no feeling is final.
damn, instant tears in my eyes just by a glimpse of scenes. forever favorite
so well made, oh my god, amazing, it was splendid listen to you break this down
One of my all-time favorite movies and you really encapsulated why. You nailed it. Thank you
I keep coming back to this video. along with being about my comfort movie, this has become a video that I watch when I'm sad. it beautifully illustrates the characters and motivations. thank you ♥️
I've seen this movie countless times, and the way you described it made me cry. Well done.
This was an excellent essay. I’m glad you created it. Thank you
What a compelling and beautiful video! Now I'll see this analysis whenever I'm feeling sad. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video, it was crafted wonderfully and was what I really needed at a time like this.
Thank you for introducing me to my now favorite film, I really needed it. This is the only movie to ever really make me cry and not just tear up.
Wow your analysis has given me a whole new view of the film! Keep up the great work!
Paul Dano absolutely slept on as an actor. He is so, so good!
this vid made me cry out of nowhere, thank you for the beautiful essay
this movie always takes me out from sadness, makes me cry and then i get back on track, it's therapeutical
This was really calming. Thank you.!
I remember watching this movie WAY too young and it had such an impact. I love it so much and brilliant performances throughout. You’ve convinced me, I am rewatching it
For gods sake man I really needed this video today. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for this. Really struggling here and needed to see this
I just wanted to tell that I have spent 2 months in a dark place and I found this video. I started to watch it every day. This is absolutely perfect.
Thank you so much for this work that touched me to the very core.
What a beautiful piece, thank you for sharing it with the world.
Oh my gosh. I forgot about this movie for so long and I'm now remembering It bit by bit now and haven't stopped having chills even as I'm typing this wow
This video is now something I watch when I'm down, what a great video essay. I loved where you talk about how when you're feeling down you shouldn't look for happiness but just look to be ok. Great job dude
I didn't even watch this movie, but I'm already crying from you analyzing it. Great video
Absolutely love this movie and also the breakdown and narration of the entire movie. Job well done.
I really needed this, I had my first break up the same year as this was uploaded.
You never know the pain and sadness that awaits you, but it will pass.
You you will learn to live through it and with it.
Our greatest fear of everything we know, love, and hold dear could one day be gone makes every day in your life as uncertain as the next.
Learn the important lessons these characters live through.
Live through whichever character you need to find closure.
You and I will all live through the pain life has awaiting us.
This video essay is done beautifully, Thank you for this.
This is a beautiful look at a meaningful film. Thank you so much for creating and sharing. I'm sure there are other films like this, but for me Little Miss Sunshine is one of the first films I saw that really dealt with and expressed feelings and dynamics that are very personal and relatable to me. Ending one's life is arguably the lowest a person can be, and having the uncle coming right out of the hospital after attempting to do so is powerful. Choosing this point to introduce him and his state is different from how suicide is usually presented in film.
I appreciate you focusing on the importance of acceptance, it's really healthy and therapeutic here. So much of therapy is learning to accept who you are, where you are in life, and what you have, and learning to grow and thrive within that. ✌
Wow, i repeated the final minutes of the video so many times, you speak and write really well, i loved it