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Because of Winn-Dixie

  • 2005


MOVIE IS dignified excessive leisurely lonely magical
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58 %
54 % Rotten
$ 33 Million
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Positive Reviews 43
Negative reviews 21
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
To Winn Dixies great credit, both as a book and as a dandy, dignified movie, theres nothing condescendingly lesson like in the wisdom India acquires. EW
2.5
Because of Winn Dixie tells the story of a lonely girl with a distant father, who is adopted by a dog.The dog changes her life, helps her make her fri .. Rogerebert
3.1
Its like one half of a Willa Cather novel: The moral backbone is there but its social spine has been ripped out.
5.0
Instead, its hard won, making it that much more triumphant when it finally comes.
3.5
If youre of a certain age, or you rent from the classics shelves, youve seen those charming old Disney fuzzers of yore, with children falling in love ..
2.5
Because of Winn Dixie should provide a pleasant family outing free of any cinematic mange.
3.0
It has old fashioned and heartwarming written all over it, in heavy black Magic Marker. The New York Times
1.9
Such a misfire that even the title can think of nothing else but to blame the poor dog. E Film Critic
4.0
a delightfully moving experience... Its more than a good kids movie; its a good movie for everyone. E Film Critic
3.8
The adult actors all make the extra effort to flesh out characters that dont get a lot of screen time, and Daniels is particularly good. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Attempts at slapstick humour fall flat, and suggestions of magic sit uneasily with the films forays into traditional doggy comedy.
3.5
While this is unmistakably a heartwarming movie, it artfully avoids many of the sweet film cliches. Cinema Blend
5.0
A magical story about a lonely girl whose life is transformed by a smiling stray dog who has a spiritual gift for creating community and bringing joy .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Its makers would like it to become an instant classic of the genre, but at best its an amiable but mediocre formula flick more suitable for the home s .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
A spiritually uplifting old fashioned shaggy dog tale that is without guile. Sover
3.0
Based on the childrens novel by Kate DiCamillo, this simple coming of age tale tends to drift away on tangential story lines, but should still warm th .. Tv Guide
2.0
Taken apart to its component pieces there is real craftsmanship apparent from helmer Wayne Wang.
2.0
Taken apart to its component pieces there is real craftsmanship apparent from helmer Wayne Wang.
3.8
Still, Winn Dixie is a welcome relief: a whimsical family film about longing and belonging told with gentle humanity. Usa Today
3.0
What Im tired of is movies that hit all those buttons without any charm, wit or imagination. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Tweet Because of Winn Dixie Jim Lane By This article was published on 02.24.05 Advertisement A preachers lonely daughter in a small Southern town (Ann .. News Review
2.0
This is all fine for young children, but grown ups will find themselves grasping at straws for something engaging. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
One last point of praise: Karl Walter Lindenlaubs photography is crispy clean and sharp. Film Journal International ..
3.8
And the film earns a few genuine lump in the throat moments by actually developing its characters and storylines and by giving us an on screen heroine .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
A sometimes sweet film, it produces a high fidget factor due to its excessive length and thin plot. Internet Reviews
3.8
In pace, sensibility, and big, beating heart, this is a childs first indie film, and its the better for it. Boston
3.5
There are quite a few genuinely charming, and even moving, touches throughout the film. Mountain X
1.0
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is resigning, she and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, stirring speculation in the White House and beyond about t .. Star Tribune
4.5
Because of Winn Dixie (review) Just when you thought the kids movie was lost forever in a cesspool of toilet humor and cartoon violence, along comes a ..
1.9
A look at the long day in the busy life of a Toronto councillor In the face of a surprise cut to the number of wards and councillors proposed by the p .. Toronto Star
3.5
Part of the charm of this excellent family film comes from the eccentric characters Opal befriends after Winn Dixie makes the initial contacts. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Furthermore, there are no flashy action scenes nor any fantasy elements, instead relying on the strength of its characters and gentle slice of life na .. The Movie Boy
3.1
Its imperative to cast an adorable child and Robb doesnt disappoint keeping things genuinely fresh with the big eyes infectious smile and Rebecca of S .. Hollywood
2.0
Its a simple, slow moving, shaggy dog story that has enough charm to keep us involved but not enough dramatic tension to rise above the ordinary. Seattle Pi
4.5
Everything else about this movie is terrific.Matthews does a surprisingly good job, as does Tyson, which is not so surprising. Tony Medley
1.9
Just the latest quasi magic realist, two birds with one stone shrine to non traditional families and the power of myth Film Freak Central
2.0
Its not that the film is a family classic; far from it. But the simple, heartwarming story of a girl and her dog, based on the popular book by Kate Di .. Oregon Live
2.5
can never decide whether this is supposed to be an over the top comedy or a deeply moving drama and doesnt do that well at either. Boxoffice Magazine
1.9
The whole movie is so darn wholesome and good that it goes down like a cold glass of milk and is just about as exciting. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
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3.8
Yet, Wang combines a solid cast, simply but effective script and a nice, relaxed feel to make a solidly entertaining family film.
3.1
Because of Winn Dixie is not heavy on plot, but it is a series of charming adventures with common, heart warming themes about finding friendship and d .. Waffle Movies
2.0
Because of Winn Dixie Synopsis Based on the perennial best seller, a lonely young girl adopts an orphaned dog, Winn Dixie (so named for the supermarke .. Movie Web
3.0
A spiritually uplifting old fashioned shaggy dog tale that is without guile. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
Quite a bit better than the dog movie cliches the trailer suggests Like Miss Frannys semi magical candies, it is both sweet and sad, a blend that does .. Decent Films
3.0
Director Wayne Wang and screenwriter Joan Singleton have crafted an utterly faithful film adaptation of Kate DiCamillos affecting Newbery Honor story. Guide Live
3.5
A thoughtful and sometimes poignant study of how a 10 year old girl copes with loneliness. Jam! Movies
3.8
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3.0
Because of Winn Dixie does no harm, and it should appeal to younger children while charming more than a few adults. Movie Metropolis
3.8
Opal finds a stray dog in a five and dime store called Winn Dixie, and hence the strange name she gives her new pet.She adopts this mutt and forms a p .. Entertainment Spectrum
1.5
Without becoming particularly preachy or heavy handed, Winn Dixie insists that acceptance and tolerance are integral parts of Christianity. James Sanford on Film
3.1
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail Movie Eye
3.5
The unconditional love of a great dog can work miracles in anyones life. Kids will love the dog and forget all the parts that dont work for them. TheMovieChicks.com
4.0
Portraying life as a series of uplifting highs and sometimes painful lows, its sincere childrens entertainment that respects its audiences intelligenc .. Nicks Chager
4.5
The moment is so identical to a pivotal scene in Lars von Triers Dogville that it makes one wonder if director Wayne Wang is intentionally paying homa .. IGN Movies
3.0
Winn Dixie is simply an episodic film, and not a particularly inviting one at that. Film Jerk
3.0
Not the movie audiences anticipate, even when it acquiesces to convention. Film Force Ign
4.4
Plenty entertaining and chock full of valuable lessons about friendship and respect. Premiere Magazine
1.9
Wayne Wangs Because of Winn Dixie tries hard to be sweet but plays like Pollyanna with fleas. Chicago Tribune
2.0
The untidy answers and selfless actions in Because of Winn Dixie stand out from the family films populated with bratty kids and clueless adults. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.5
Wang...is aiming for quirkiness here, but he never gets beyond cloying. Suburban Chicago News
2.3
...wait til it hits cable...that goes for you too Dave Matthews fans. Supercala.com
4.5
Because of Winn Dixie, based on the much praised childrens book by Kate DiCamillo, is about loss and the ways people deal with it, but also about joy, .. San Diego Metropolitan
3.0
his sweet tempered adaptation is a film that parents and kids can enjoy together.
1.9
manages to eradicate any meaningful subtleties that are present in Kate DiCamillos 2001 Newberry Award winning childrens book. Seattle Times
2.0
Theres bad, theres so bad its good... and then theres this moronic film. Edge Boston
3.5
In less thoughtful hands, this story could have been oppressively heartwarming or drearily educational.Indeed, the first half will strike adults as to .. Style Weekly
3.0
As family films go, Winn Dixie is only mildly successful and a bit bland. Journal News (Westchester, ..
3.5
It is one of the years more complex movies.Like other Wang films, it is a slow moving, leisurely work that encourages introspection. Mike Grost
3.5
Sure, theres nothing here that hasnt already been covered in a Hallmark movie, but its still refreshing to find a well made, enjoyable film for famili ..



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