Each of the family members has some USP which makes the character make a deep impact - kid Olive is mad about being a beauty queen, uncle Frank survives a suicide attempt and he is a homo, young Dwayne is on a vow of silence till he gets into flight school, grandpa Edwin is a loud mouth who doesn't mince words even before the kids in the family, father Richard loves winning and he tries to sell his 9 steps to success & mother Sheryl is caught between these characters
When the family finally makes it and Olive gets on stage for her talent round, all hell breaks loose as Olive dedicates her performance to her Grandpa. This act epitomizes everything that the old man stood for - typically loud and no holds barred. It brings the family together. There are small pearls of life lessons thrown in through the dialogs.
The soundtrack of the movie is among the best ever. It mellows you down. There is ample drama in the movie but, the sentimental strands are the highlights. Alan Arkin deservingly won the Oscar for his performance as Edwin. Such a superb and striking cameo. Steve Carell, Greg Kinnear, Toni Collete, Abigail Breslin and Paul Dano have put their heart and soul into the movie as well. Each of them make a mark in one scene or the other. Perfect synergy between the cast.
The movie has been directed by an husband-wife duo and was made on a shoe-string budget of a mere 8 million USD. Perfect example of 'content being king'.
VERDICT: All time classic, with ample doses of comedy, sentiment and lessons for life.
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