Sunshine Cleaning

  • 2009


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$ 16 Million
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Positive Reviews 94
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.8
Advertisement Sunshine Cleaning embodies a curious indie paradox: its a non commercial, deeply personal film that overlaps so extensively with other n .. Av Club
3.2
Thats the silver lining in this emotionally inconsequential dramedy: Truly lovely performances by Adams and Blunt pierce the thoroughly artificial cli .. EW
2.5
An actor like this works a lot but doesnt always get ideal roles. Rogerebert
3.0
But heres the rub (or should we say scrub): Sunshine Cleaning feels painstakingly put together and a bit contrived. Common Sense Media
3.0
Jeffs makes a good fist of the direction and Blunt proves that she can do comedy, but its Adamss comforting, charismatic central turn which really giv .. Time Out
3.1
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
2.5
But Sunshine Cleaning doesnt exist in relation to the outside world but only to other movies.
3.3
Amy Adams impeccable from beginning to end, and her cheerful moxie is proving to be a valuable commodity in film after film, partly because its decept .. Paste Magazine
4.0
More sobering than laugh out loud funny, Sunshine Cleaning gives full weight to the impact of death without rubbing our faces in the crime scenes. E Film Critic
3.0
It has been cast with such a wonderful group of actors that it is almost, but not quite, possible to forget just how silly, derivative and hackneyed e .. E Film Critic
3.8
Adams gives us a portrait of raging want beneath a veneer of surface diffidence. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Could have been a little more darkly comic in places but the performances are superb.
3.0
Beyond the over reliance on easy quirks, theres an intent toward real storytelling at the heart of Sunshine Cleaning that sets it above typical indie .. Cinema Blend
3.5
Though this well observed, wry drama is determined to be quirky, its most endearing quality, like that of its heroines, is a willingness to wallow in .. Ny Daily News
2.5
Sunshine Cleaning is one of those dependent independent films dependent on the need to be quirky yet heartfelt too, and as much a slave to the formula .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Christine Jeffs has assembled an accomplished cast for the dramedy from screenwriter Megan Holley. They are wonderful in a film that reverberates with .. Philly
3.2
Its every overhyped indie youve seen, and maybe didnt like, and yet its often quite likable. Philly
4.0
A delightful dramedy propelled by the winsome performances of Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin Spirituality And Practice
2.8
A festival film par excellence one that withers when removed from that special Sundance atmosphere. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Yet another willful, comically tortured indie coated with Hollywoods happy ending sheen. Village Voice
3.8
Perhaps the most compelling reason to see Sunshine Cleaning is the pairing of two of the best and most charismatic young actresses today. ReelViews
1.5
Sunshine Cleaning has that Sundance vibe, in that it feels overly developed and tested for a bittersweet indie feel and for maximum quirkiness. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
...where 1996s Curdled was a bad film that used its subject for exploitation, Jeffs has somehow made it melancholy and profound.
3.8
out of Nights in Rodanthe (March 20/09) (March 20/09) Infused with an unapologetically shameless atmosphere of sappiness, Nights in Rodanthe primarily .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
This is the kind of movie where good things like this dont last, so you have to expect a change of fortune, but fortunately it isnt anything tragic, n .. Lariat
2.0
Not that Sunshine Cleaning doesnt come bulging with indie credentials. News Review
4.5
When Lynn thinks Norah is following her, Norah cant admit why shes there, and the two end up becoming unlikely friends. Screen It
3.0
Its not on a par with Little Miss: theres some whimsical tragical stuff about talking to the dead via CB radio, and the producers might want to think .. Independent
3.8
This funny and touching movie depends on two can do actresses to scrub past the biohazard of noxious clichs that threaten to intrude. Rolling Stone
2.0
Sunshine Cleaning is a slice of life carved so thinly it can barely stand up on its own. Pop Matters
3.0
Despite occasional nuances, we can see from a long way off where Sunshine Cleaning is headed. Pop Matters
3.2
The best thing to come out of Sunshine Cleaning is the confirmation that Adams, one of Hollywoods most delightful comediennes, is also capable of pier .. Cs Monitor
3.8
But on its own, this bittersweet comedy is a fine showcase for a pair of distinctive and appealing talents. New York Post
2.5
Little more than a long series of misfires, Sunshine Cleaning is no Litte Miss Sunshine. Internet Reviews
3.1
Its an honest little movie, well written by Megan Holley, well directed by Christine Jeffs, and very well played by Amy Adams and Emily Blunt as the s .. Boston
4.0
The director, New Zealander Christine Jeffs (Sylvia), doesnt spare our stomachs. Smh
4.5
A wonderful little movie with a big emotional resonance that deserves your attention. Mountain X
4.5
Its a genre if thats even the term: perhaps standard is better that has rapidly developed its own conventions.
3.1
Rose complains about how shallow men are, and how hard it is to find a good one, yet shes not much deeper itself. Toronto Star
3.2
Inevitable comparisons will be made with the superior Little Miss Sunshine (Alan Bates stars in both). Jeffs compromised film veers between offbeat co .. Emanuellevy
3.0
The film has poor commercial prospects, as its plot is too slender, its tone too blandly upbeat. Daily Mail
1.5
Trying too hard to be quirky and original, Sunshine Cleaning is a hit and miss dramedy that doesnt quite know what its saying about anything. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Adams and Blunt are just as determined to make this movie work as the Lorkowskis are to better their lot in life. Their luminescence and pluck, not to .. Slate
4.5
Exceptional performances from Amy Adams and Emily Blunt elevate this poignant and quirky tale into an engrossing experience and one that allows authen ..
4.0
The Lorkowskis are a family of potential waiting for the right moment to strike out into kinetic glory. Seeing them reap the rewards of determination .. Flim Threet
4.0
Sunshine Cleaning is a winning combination of heartbreak and quirky humour. Express
2.5
Then again, the viewer hasnt really gotten to know her on any substantial level, and doesnt have a clue as to what her future holds. The Movie Boy
2.0
Adams natural effervescence and Blunts tart world weariness come through well, but the dot connecting screenplay and inert direction eventually leave .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
But Cleaning is thin, reconstituted gruel, hampered by indie dj vu, go nowhere subplots and a criminal failure to make much of its gutsy premise wrink .. Total Film
3.5
A smartly done morality tale that couldnt be more in sync with these troubled times. Calendar Live
4.0
Its a bit jolting and sets this warm and engaging human drama off on the wrong note. Hollywood
4.4
This is a movie that, even with the slightly lurid nature of some of the subject matter, is as endearing and loveable as these things get, the finishe .. Movie Freak
1.5
Though to be fair that kind of filmmaking doesnt cost much either.
3.1
Unfortunately, Sunshine Cleaning never locates enough incidents worthy of its characters. Groucho Reviews
3.5
But a patchy plot and dull direction blot out what could be a radiant portrait of women grappling with loss, ambition and lifes general messiness. E Online
1.5
Its not that Sunshine Cleaning is a bad film, more that it uses the gnarly cleaning matter as bait, and then fails to deliver the goods. What remains .. Film Ink
4.0
Jeffs shows economy in her direction and steers through the potentially difficult script with skilful handling of tone and mood, wonderfully striking .. Digital Spy
4.5
The payoff in this film is nowhere near as schmaltzy as in Little Miss Sunshine, for which Im grateful. Its not great drama, but its bittersweet, and .. Abc
3.1
Instead, she doesnt believe in herself enough to change anything; she just wallows in an unsatisfying life as a maid. Christianity Today
1.5
Zany postmortem hick flick with New Mexico sisterhood in scrubs, channel surfing for mom, and beyond the call of duty girl bonding over an edible neck .. News Blaze
1.5
None of the cast members can breathe life into this pale little enterprise. The whole thing has the weight and substance of one of Adams pained little .. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
Thankfully, the screenplay by Megan Holley doesnt dwell on the blackened whimsy of the biohazard blues, only indulging in a little lighthearted gore t .. Brian Or Ndorf
2.5
suggest a whole vista of human emotion that the muddled script just kind of gestures towards in a vague way. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.0
They wait inside the airport for their luggage, but it doesnt arrive. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
But the best performance belongs to Blunt, who flashes perfect comic timing and welcome cynicism as Roses slacker sister. Js Online
3.5
Its rare, but sometimes one talented star can make any project shine. Amy Adams is that talented. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
Ultimately, the film is too neat, and too cloyingly sweet to tackle anything resembling real life. Entertainment Times Online ..
2.0
Instead of something fresh and funny, this film is as formulaic and empty as any Hollywood blockbuster. Entertainment Times Online ..
5.0
The film is stashed with inanimate doodads weighted with meaning. Chron
3.0
Said romance is a neat by product of a movie with a number of pleasing twists and turns; youre never quite sure where itll end up. The Shiz Nit
3.0
More Life Of Grime than CSI, Sunshine Cleaning is tonally a bit messy, the characters over coloured and the whole they need to clean up their own life .. Metro
4.5
Though the script has its share of contrivances maybe more than its share the director and her co stars, Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, bring a steadfast .. Wsj
1.5
Taken on its own terms, though, its a solid indie effort with plenty of nice character strokes by screenwriter Megan Holley and razor sharp performanc .. Chicago Reader
4.5
The cinema of Kurosawa doesnt necessarily try to treat that sickness, it only sheds some light on it. East Bay Express
3.0
Sunshine Cleaning is a movie that transcends the obstacles of its genre to sporadically soar to welcome heights. Tony Mack
4.5
She is truly one of the finest comedic actresses of the day and doesnt waste a bit of screen time proving that fact time and time and again.
4.4
Its still relatively early in the year, but this is definitely one of my favorite films so far in 2009. Aisle Seat
3.8
Filled with touching moments and relatable agony in the midst of financial and personal meltdowns, Blunt and Adams effortlessly portray two characters .. Reel Talk Online
4.4
Its a laugh out loud, cry until you blubber sister buddy movie that works because of the two stars naturalistic acting on screen and a plucky, origina .. Us Magazine
4.5
With spot on performances and a creative screenplay by Megan Holley, Sunshine Cleaning is funny, sweet and full of insight. Its a small film with a bi .. Vulture
4.0
The irrepressible Adams puts a sunny face on a life that hasnt worked out, but thats worth the struggle in spite of it all. Orlando Sentinel
3.5
Lifted by a trio of fine performances, Sunshine Cleaning thrives on the unexpected and revels in the low key. Detroit News
3.5
Emily Blunt may just be the best comic actress of her generation. Compuserve
4.0
This isnt like watching Jennifer Lopez swishing around with a duster in Maid in Manhattan. Richard Roeper
3.5
Adams is simply extraordinary, turning every moment into a highly affecting tug of war between the past and the future. Metromix.com
3.8
As the story begins, theyre living a lower middle class existence. Critics Notebook
3.5
Funny and sentimental, Sunshine Cleaning avoids treading into Lifetime movie of the week territory by way of its skillful ensemble featuring the utter .. The Diva Review
3.1
This is a good film to see once, but we arent sure you are going to want to watch it again and again. Premiere Magazine
3.8
This is a film that might clot from the pressure of too much unlikely, writerly detail if not for the elbow grease applied by its two charming stars.. .. Gomemphis
4.5
So many things worked so well that you might not expect would %u2013 from the cheery fakery of an awkward high school reunion to the complexities of t .. Cine Rina
3.5
Funny and easy going family comedy with a feeling similar to Little Miss Sunshine. A steady pace and good comedic chops combine with positive life val .. Monsters And Critics
3.5
Sunshine Cleaning is a dark, slightly off bubble dramedy powered by a sweet, sincere, oddball charm that somehow manages to strike a balance between h .. Brandon Fibbs
3.1
Contains enough fine moments to say nothing of a strong central performance by Amy Adams to make it a worthwhile endeavor.
3.5
Rose is unhappy, delusional, and not entirely virtuous, but Amy Adams makes it easy to invest in the idea of her happy ending. Deep Focus
3.0
Despite its wandering aim, the disjointed film remains strangely likable. Denton Record-Chronicle
4.0
Sunshine Cleaning will be the sleeper of this year, a movie soon to be talked about in the same breath as Sideways, Juno and Little Miss Sunshine. This Is London
2.0
The performances are all amiable and sympathetic enough, but Sunshine Cleaning is nothing if not the Ghost of Sundance Past. MSNBC
3.1
Both offer Alan Arkin as a dotty grandfather who best understands the familys littlest member. Washington Times
3.5
Amy Adams sweeps through the wide ranging role with zest, enthusiasm and just the right touch of simmering self anger. James Wegg Review
4.0
Sunshine Cleaning is another assured and thoroughly enjoyable film from the very talented Christine Jeffs, and well worth a gander. Newshub (NZ)
4.5
But somehow the picture never quite catches hold; never really sinks in. Knight At The Movies
3.0
Its a film so achingly average it almost deserves an award for mediocrity. Daily Mirror (UK)
4.0
Adams and Blunt are spectacular. Balancing out Roses grit your teeth optimism is Norahs furrowed brow cynic. Two halves of one aching (w)hole.
3.8
Pitting it against Little Miss Sunshine in a poverty death match seems miserly, particularly when few complain about the comparative glut of movies ab .. Ie Weekly
2.5
Although the film isnt brilliant, the script has its moments and includes some memorable dialogue: Howd she die It was a do it yourself kinda thing. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.5
Everything Amy Adams touches turns to gold, and even here where she is playing a character thoroughly down on her luck, she is luminous. Screen Wize
3.0
Occasionally it struggles to walk the line between black comedy and bleak dysfunction. Ultimately, though, this is a fresh and refreshing outing with .. Empire Online
3.8
Its overall ability to balance humor and drama, attention to emotional detail and a few winning performances outweighs its maudlin tendencies. Miami Herald
4.0
Touching on universally recognisable themes of grief, trust and ambition, all wrapped up in those binding family ties, the film retains an intensely p ..
3.0
Well worth a look for those who arent too disillusioned with the post Juno Indie film scene. What Culture
3.1
Its all a bit over baked at some moments; other moments shine with the emotional truth that one hopes to find if one must be subjected to a montage of .. Ac Weekly
4.0
A lot of Sunshine Cleaning is about the kindness of strangers relying on others to get by, gaining strength by being the person someone else leans on ..
4.0
While it may sound like Little Miss Sunshines poor relative, or Sundance by the numbers, this is an enjoyable, poignant, moving and yes funny film in ..
1.5
SunShine Cleaning is a lovely little film thats more gallows than humor. The Rumpus
4.0
Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, two fine actresses, get the opportunity to glow in strong lead roles as complex, emotionally fractured females who work har .. American Profile
1.5
Sunshine Cleaning should have been a madcap comedy of the macabre, or a tangled yarn about the metaphorical biohazards of living life at the margins, ..
3.8
Megan Holleys script feels like its been Sundance workshopped to death. However, the cast led by Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin establishes a v ..
2.5
Not entirely insubstantial, even as the bulk evaporates from the mind.



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