Sunshine Cleaning is a delightful movie with excellent acting by all. Alan Arken is terrific as usual and Amy Adams has a face you can get lost in. Watch her expression, you know exactly how she feels without her saying a word. I felt I had to suspend my disbelief a little--how can a woman with such hardship be so cheerful and forgiving of all those who screw up her life? Still, if you're willing to enter her world, you'll enjoy. I wouldn't put up with half the stuff she does but her character is most unusual and is drawn with enough depth to make it real.

by i This was a GREAT movie that completely surprised me. I expected a good movie from the director of Little Miss Sunshine, but this movie was a lot more in depth and meaningful that I had thought from the previews. It is not roll-on-the-floor comedy (I actually wouldn't call it a comedy at all, actually), but it was filled with quarky dialogue and hilarious situations that would make anyone smile. It is very similar to Little Miss Sunshine in the sense that it is very down to Earth people and day-to-day scenarios; you can really relate to the characters and empathize with them. I don't know why this movie isn't getting great ratings; the only reason I can think is that people go expecting an edge-of-your seat blockbuster, which this movie is not. There is a reason it's mostly at independent, less mainstream theaters-- it's definitely more of a laid back, realistic, artsy type of film. I really enjoyed it!

Wow - what a great movie. From the first scenes, i was laughing. Now not many movies lately I've seen have started like this at all. Great story line, superb acting, and MOVING. It flowed very well, no real (lag) spots at all. I was brought to tears a couple times and that was okay. I'd highly recommend this movie and have to many of my friends and family already. It's a great film for young & old - filmed just right with elements of death, jokes, and real life situations. Best new movie of the year in my book - i'd totally see it again and am stoked for when it comes to dvd! Go see Sunshine Cleaning and you won't be disappointed.

I guess I was expecting another Little MIss Sunshine and this was the exact opposite. This was a terrible attempt at replicating what worked in LMS. Everyone should make sure they know that this movie involves a story around cleaning up after suicides. I think they should have warned people. The previews just said cleaning up crime scenes. Most of the scenes were suicide and the mother's suicide was a major part of the story. Having personally experience a similar situation; this caught me totally offguard and launched my own post tramatic stress syndrome; not experienced for almost 30 years now. Be warned!

Interesting characters and engaging performances take you through an entertaining slice of life story. There are some easy comparisons to "Little Miss Sunshine", but I found Sunshine Cleaning less off-beat and more enjoyable. Amy Adams is captivating, and in one of the supporting roles as a store clerk, Clifton Collins Jr. was so quietly impressive that I actually looked up his name. While certainly not perfect, this chick flick crosses over to provide pretty wide appeal.