A ten year-old girl lives a lonely life, until she meets a loveable pooch who makes her forget how to be sad. Read on for Kidzworld's review of Because of Winn-Dixie.
Because of Winn-Dixie - A Lonely Town
India "Opal" Buloni (played by Annasophia Robb) is a preacher's daughter whose life is surrounded by disappointment and heartbreak. She's grieving over the loss of her mother, who left her when she was only three years old, has a troubled relationship with her father, and finds it hard to fit in with the local kids, who've nicknamed her Baloney Breath. Everything changes when she adopts a stray dog and names him after the supermarket where she finds him. Together, they set off to bring some spice into their dull town.Because of Winn-Dixie - The Magic of Friendship
Opal, who doesn't have any friends, realizes the townspeople are just as lonely as she is. With Winn-Dixie by her side, she begins to let go of her sadness and helps heal other peoples' pain, from Otis (played by singer Dave Matthews), an ex-convict, to Gloria Dump, a blind woman who everyone thinks is a witch. The special bond between Opal and her goofy dog helps heal her relationship with her dad and teaches everyone the meaning of friendship - and it all happens because of Winn-Dixie.Because of Winn-Dixie - DVD Features
Hear what the stars of the movie have to say about the making of Because of Winn-Dixie with commentary from both Jeff Daniels and Annasophia Robb. Check out the gag reel for some great bloopers and learn how they train dogs for flicks just like this one!Because of Winn-Dixie - Bottom Line
Based on the bestselling novel by author Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie is a feel-good movie that will have you laughing and tearing up. It's a fun family flick, with a great life lesson about friendship, forgiveness and new beginnings.Because of Winn-Dixie Rating:
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