Because of Winn-Dixie
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Movie Reviews of Because of Winn-Dixie
Movie Review: Improve your lives "BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE", what else?
Summary: 5 Stars
There are few films in history that capture the magic of childhood so magnificently. I can only think of two, being "To Kill A Mockingbird" and now "Because Of Winn Dixie". This film will make you laugh until your sides split, cry until your eyes sting, stir emotions that remind us of faith in our lord, and take us all back to things remembered of our own childhood. I have a tire swing in the tree in my front yard because of "To Kill A Mockingbird". I might be inclined to make a "Tree Of Ghosts" or at the least a windchimes made from old bottles, and I don't care what the neighbors think. Films like this remind me to live a simple life, stop trying to impress the Jones'es, and teaches me how to be a better father. That's the real magic here. If you so nothing else significant this year, buy this DVD (or VHS), watch it with your kids, laugh, cry, pray, and knock on a neighbors door and say "Hi"! And it'll all be BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE. Do that, and this movie will help make this world we live in a better place, and isn't that what we'd all wish for?Movie Review: The Marketing Department Screwed Up!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I saw the ads for this movie, I was hoping I would be able to avoid having to take my kids to see it. The studio marketed this film like it was another "Beethoven" film with the dog doing all kinds of wacky stuff that only the 10 and under crowd would enjoy, "Racing Stripes" anyone?? So when I got home last night and my wife had rented the dvd of "Winn Dixie" I was less than thrilled. We popped it in, and within 10 minutes I knew this was not a standard kiddie flick. Sure it's kid friendly, and the 10 and younger crowd will love the dog, and goofy deputy, but there is so much more to this film. To be honest the movie really isn't about the dog, it's more of a coming of age tale of the young girl. The characters all come to life and aren't just there for window dressing or to do reaction shots for the dog. The acting is great, the story is wonderful (don't be surprised to find yourself with a lump in your throat on a couple occasions). There is more "To Kill a Mockingbird" to "Winn Dixie" than there is "Beethoven". A really wonderful film.Movie Review: No Dixie,no party
Summary: 5 Stars
A family is richer with a dog.
All dogs are beautiful,intelligent,faithful and loveable especially to their owners.Unless if they are mistreated.But not all dogs are happy.
Dogs have been the guardians for five thousand years,the Arabics had created the first breed,Saluki.Strickly only for hunting activities.
All along the ancient paths,men had worshipped dogs.The statue of Anubi,the 'half dog-half jackal' (Museum of Egypt) is a mythology sign of an antique religion.
From the Roman Empire to our modern era, dogs have attracted many great interests in art and works,but as time passed by,many other breeds were born.Today many dogs have become objects of luxury and companianship if they are lucky!
In this movie,you'll see a dog less happy then lucky..it's sad when a dog loose it's master as much as the girl,Opal loose her mother.It's only a story,we like it very much because at last the dog is happy.Naturally,the people too.
Movie Review: Buy it, rent it, MUST SEE it! By Ashley
Summary: 5 Stars
Have you wanted a mother or a father? India Opal, also known as Opal, lost her mother at the age of 3. This movie Because of Winn-Dixie is entertaining and sad at the same time. Opal is funny, nice and quiet (soft spoken). In my opinion the Dueberry boys are very mean to Opal. In the beginning Opal moves to Wyoming. She meets a couple of people who becomes best of friends. She worked for Otis who went to jail. Otis, who becomes Opal's friend, isn't that bad. Winn-Dixie, a dog, was found while Opal went to checkout at the Winn-Dixie store. During the movie Opal has been going to Gloria Dump's house who is blind, old and very wise and Opal reads to her everyday. At the end there was a thunderstorm while having a party outside, which wasn't good at all. Winn-Dixie ran away. Do you want to know if he comes back to Opal? Watch the movie to see if Winn-Dixie back!
Because of Winn-Dixie is surely a movie you have to rent or buy.
Movie Review: Excellent Film For The Whole Family
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I watched this movie. It is nice to see a family movie, that tells a great story with great acting that children can understand and enjoy and adults would be hooked along with their kids. Dogs help accomplish this, and the dog here is wonderful.
The story focuses on the character played by AnnaSophia Robb, a daughter of a preacher (Jeff Daniels). If, like me, you are a Christian who is used to negative portrayals of Christians, don't worry. Yes, Daniel's character is human, but no less so than any other character. In this case, the portrayal is neutral, with him not being a hypocrite but more being disconnected, partially due to the pain in his life.
There are lessons for community in this film. The only thing I'd do differently . . . mild spoiler, here . . . was show transformation in the police officer. But that is a minor complaint.
Jeff