![]() ![]() Reviewed by gradyharp 8 / 10 One of the Better 'Family Films' in recent yearsīECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE succeeds as a credible view of the world through children's eyes because it remains honest and straightforward. Wayne Wang, an unlikely choice for director, brings all these elements together for a film that will not disappoint. It has the right ingredients that prove to be a magical combination for family movies, a girl and a cute dog, a sure formula for appealing to audiences. This film was clearly targeted for young audiences. Hopper and Dave Mathews also contributed to the film. Elle Fanning is seen as Sweetie Pie, a lovely girl. Cicely Tyson and Eva Maria Saint are perfect as two of the town's oldest citizens that are won over by Opal's goodness. Jeff Daniels, one of our best actors is seen as the preacher who can't forget his wife and who has to come to terms with himself. This young actress is a natural, or so it seems. The sweet AnnaSophia Robb plays the leading role. Joan Singleton adapted it for the screen and Wayne Wang directed a nice cast that produced a movie that, while some would think it's too sugary for their taste, it captured perfectly the essence of a small southern town. The great book by Kate DiCamillo, is an excellent book for young adults. He doesn't have much to fear, just leave it Opal to get everyone together in a place where people have grown apart. Arriving at the small southern town, he must do good work in order to attract a faithful congregation. He is trying to reconcile himself to his present circumstances. When she meets Winn-Dixie, she has found a pal. ![]() Opal, the daughter of a preacher, is a girl with a mind of her own. Reviewed by jotix100 7 / 10 A girl and her dog It's a nice story of people struggling to move on from their past and it's got a nice cast. Maybe Otis could be played by somebody more menacing but Dave Matthews does get the damaged part of the character. I love all of the characters and they are played by solid actors. She's great as a tomboy as well as with the other girls. She has great charisma and has very good range. ![]() She befriends blind hermit Gloria Dump (Cicely Tyson) with a tree and librarian Miss Franny Block (Eva Marie Saint) with a tall tale of an encounter with a bear.Īnna Sophia Robb is a terrific child actress. She convinces him to keep the dog and gets a job working at the pet shop with Otis (Dave Matthews). The dog is so rambunctious that her father calls the pound. ![]() Opal pretends to the owner naming the dog Winn-Dixie. He sends her to the local Winn Dixie grocery store where a dog is going wild. Opal Buloni (Anna Sophia Robb) moved with her preacher father (Jeff Daniels) to the small town of Naomi, Florida. Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 7 / 10 real nice family movie ![]()
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