Because of Winn Dixie directed by Wayne Wang (2005)
genre: Humor, realistic, animals
rating: PG
ages: 8+ years
review: Based upon the novel by Kate DiCamillo, the movie is about Opal and her dad, the Preacher, are new to Naomi, Florida, and are lacking friends. When Opal is sent to the Winn-Dixie for macaroni and cheese, white rice and two tomatoes, she also brings home a stray, stinky dog. But as Opal says, Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anybody. And the dog helps her find friends in the unlikeliest of places.
opinion: The movie follows the book’s plot very well, but the thing that I noticed first was how different and distant the Preacher was to Opal for most of the movie. I never got that feeling from the book, although it was implied that he was like a turtle with his head in this shell most of the time. I’m not sure if it’s the difference in format, but I was more touched (teary-eyed) by the movie than the book.
ideas: This is a great movie for those kids who love movies about animals like My Dog Skip and Shilo.
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