This story was about a dysfunctional family that embarked on a cross-country trip so that their young daughter could realize her dream of being in a beauty pageant. It was kind of reminiscent of Vacation (complete with a dead body stashed in the trunk), but in more of a dramatic, rather than comedic way. I liked the movie, but Brian did not. I thought all of the actors did a fine job–particularly Steve Carell, who played the gay, suicidal uncle. It was interesting to see him in that type of role.