Rent Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
3.5 of 5 from 244 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
Once the high school cheerleading captain who dated the quarterback, Rose Lorkowski now finds herself a thirty-something single mother working as a maid. her sister Norah, is still living at home with their dad Joe, a salesman with a lifelong history of ill-fated get-rich-quick schemes. Desperate to get her son into a better school, Rose Persuades Norah to go into the crime scheme clean-up business with her to make some quick cash. In no time, the girls are up to their elbows in murders, suicides and other... specialised situations. As they climb the ranks in a very dirty job, the sisters find new respect for one another and the closeness they have always craved finally blossoms. By building their own improbable business, Rose and Norah open the door to joys and challenges of being there for one another - no matter what - while discovering personal healing in the most unexpected way. - Actors:
- Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Alan Arkin, Jason Spevack, Steve Zahn, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Clifton Collins Jr., Eric Christian Olsen, Paul Dooley, Kevin Chapman, Judith Jones, Amy Redford, Christopher Dempsey, Vic Browder, Ivan Brutsche, Arron Shiver, Ralph Jason Aukison, Cliff Garstka Sr., Charles Domenici, Susie Yip
- Directors:
- Christine Jeffs
- Writers:
- Megan Holley
- Studio:
- High Fliers
- Genres:
- Comedy
- Collections:
- Getting to Know: Amy Adams, Remembering Alan Arkin
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 09/11/2009
- Run Time:
- 91 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing, Spanish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Audio Commentary Featuring Writer Megan Holley and Producer Glean Williamson
- Featurette: A Fresh Look at A Dirty Business
- Theatrical Trailer
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Reviews (4) of Sunshine Cleaning
Far From Spotless - Sunshine Cleaning review by CP Customer
Sunshine Cleaning has a few minor laughs but it doesn't work as a comedy, instead a family drama is more beneficial. This offers a snapshot of life outside the American dream with a single mother trying to raise her kid and pay the bills. The main issue is the lack of depth, the sister is threadbare in detail and interesting participants come and go throughout the story. In the hands of another director, Sunshine Cleaning could have cleaned up.
1 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
An enjoyable low key drama. - Sunshine Cleaning review by CP Customer
If you’re looking for laughs then you’re going to be disappointed, but as a gentle low key character based drama ‘Sunshine Cleaning’ is well above average. If you enjoyed films like ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, Sideways’ and ‘Juno’ then this is well worth a rental.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Family Drama - Sunshine Cleaning review by Rob S
There are a couple of laughs in this but not enough to classify it as a comedy (although I've seen less amusing comedies!!). The subject of crime scene cleaning is an interesting one and something which I would imagine does pay well. The story revolves around two sisters (Amy Adams and Emily Blunt) who lose their jobs and venture into the CS cleaning to make some quick cash. Initially they have no clue as to what they're doing and incorrectly dispose of soiled mattresses etc. They get better with time and bond well, but then there is an incident which changes everything. It's a quirky little tale of not much substance but if you're after a light hearted family drama with a good performances and not a lot of thought required, then give this a spin.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.