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Actor: Amy Adams, Emily BluntBrand: Fox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Anamorphic, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-08-25
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Overture Films/Anchor Bay Entertainment
Product features:
- Condition: New
- Format: DVD
- Anamorphic; NTSC
Movie Reviews of Sunshine Cleaning
Movie Review: A Rainbow Of Hope Can Be Found In "Sunshine Cleaning"
Summary: 5 Stars
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A family is torn apart by the tragic death of one of its members. Meet the Lorkowskis of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joe, the father, is an annoying salesman who markets everything from candy to shrimp; his big money making schemes always go awry. The eldest daughter Rose was a popular cheerleader in high school who now cleans the homes of her wealthy classmates; she has been having a long-term affair with her high school sweetheart, Mac, who decided to marry someone else. A single mom, Rose struggles to raise her son, Oscar, who is being kicked out of public school for disruptive behavior. Her sister Norah has a wandering spirit and has just lost another job. Desperate for money, Rose asks her sister to join her in Sunshine Cleaning - a biohazard removal and crime scene cleanup operation. Initially, the girls don't know what they are doing and there are hilarious consequences. Eventually, after much experience, they learn the proper protective clothing to wear and they turn Sunshine Cleaning into a lucrative, emotionally satisfying business. Rose and Norah learn how to deal compassionately with those who have experienced the deaths of loved ones and to heal their own wounds. Despite the death of a loved one, we must make the most of our own lives.
Death is a part of life. Everyone must deal with it at some point in their life. The most tragic deaths are those that come unexpected, such as a suicide. Because of many questions that can never be answered, family members may feel bitterness and anger towards God and the one who died. "Sunshine Cleaning" is a very emotional, very provocative look at tragic death and how people learn to cope with it. Not only death, but life-altering accidents as well. One of my favorite characters is Winston who lost his arm in a motorcycle accident. However, he continues to be a happy, productive member of society; he hasn't allowed his handicap to discourage him. On the contrary, he offers encouragement, comfort and advice to Rose as she struggles with her foundling business and raising Oscar. Also, Winston enjoys gluing together the pieces of models. Indeed, "Sunshine Cleaning" is rich with symbolism and characters, most of which you will like despite their human flaws. I grew to admire and respect the Lorkowski family for fighting to stay together and make Sunshine Cleaning a success. I enjoyed watching Rose's character change from being emotionally dependant on her boyfriend, Mac, to becoming more self reliant. It was surprising to learn that Norah wasn't the selfish wildcat that I originally thought but was actually quite compassionate and sensitive, albeit a little clumsy. The Lorkowskis will make you laugh with their foibles.
A top notch cast of stars can be found in "Sunshine Cleaning." Everyone's acting was superb. Amy Adams (Rose) and Emily Blunt (Norah) looked and acted remarkably like sisters. Blunt is one of the reasons I so badly wanted to watch this film. This gorgeous young woman is awesome at portraying a variety of different characters. I liked her as the snooty office assistant in "The Devil Wears Prada" and as the frightened college student in "Wind Chill." In "Sunshine Cleaning," Blunt has this rough, wild exterior but a soft, gentle heart that is burdened with raging, pent up emotions and unanswered questions. The actors who "stole the show" were the adorable child actor Jason Spevack as Oscar and the likeable Clifton Collins Jr. as Winston. It was a treat to watch Robert Redford's daughter, Amy Redford, in a cameo as Mac's wife Heather. The scene where she tells Rose she knows about the affair is one of the best in the film.
"Sunshine Cleaning" is just one in a series of many emotional, poignant films that Anchor Bay Entertainment has recently released. They have provided trailers for several others including: "Last Chance Harvey," "Henry Poole Is Here," "The Visitor" and "Sleepwalking." There is also a trailer for the comedy "Table for Three." Excellent documentary is provided by producer Glenn Williamson ("Little Miss Sunshine") and script writer Megan Holley. The people of Albuquerque must be extremely friendly for allowing the film crew to shoot most of the scenes inside and outside actual locales. The sporting goods store, the elementary school, the candy store and the blood bank were just a few. I was thrilled to learn that the actor portraying Winston actually has two arms. It was either tucked behind his back during shooting or digitally removed during the editing process. One of my favorite features is "A Fresh Look at a Dirty Business." It consists primarily of an interview with two wonderful women who are actually in the business of biohazard removal and crime scene cleanup. It was very educational in that they described the type of equipment used for maintaining proper safety and hygiene. Also, they spoke about the emotional comfort they provided to the relatives of the deceased. I never realized how rewarding this business could be. During some of the scenes, I became teary eyed while thinking about what the victims' families had suffered and how these women had entered into their lives to help and console them so that the last memories they had of their loved ones were not tarnished and ugly ones.
If you enjoy emotional, family drama, then you must watch "Sunshine Cleaning." It offers the viewer a rainbow of hope that life is worth living no matter how difficult it may seem.
Joseph B. Hoyos
Summary of Sunshine Cleaning
Academy AwardŽ Nominee Amy Adams, Golden GlobeŽ Winner Emily Blunt, and Academy Award WinnerŽAlan Arkin find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this ?colorful, refreshingly quirky comic drama? (Leah Rozen, People). Desperate to get her son into a better school, single mom Rose (Amy Adams) persuades her slacker sister Norah (Emily Blunt) to join her in the crime scene cleanup business to make some quick cash. With the help of their ill-fated salesman father (Alan Arkin), they climb the ranks in a very dirty job, finding themselves up to their elbows in murders, suicides, and? specialized situations. But underneath the dust and grime they also come to discover a true respect for one another, and create a brighter future for the entire Lorkowski family.Similar DVD Movies
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