There are very few family movies these days that don't succumb to immature, off-color jokes, dumb characters walking around doing dumb things, and other terribly silly things that make the viewers say, "These filmmakers don't even know what a kid is, do they?" Because of Winn-Dixie is a simple story with extremely high production values, made by people who still care about quality entertainment. What could have been a cookie-cutter Hollywood "family" film ends up being a wonderfully satisfying movie for kids and adults alike.
Again, the story is a simple one, about a lonely girl who finds a friendly dog and together they bring happiness to a lonely town. But everything is filmed with care, and this time-worn plot suddenly becomes something new and moving. Much of this is accomplished in the first rate acting. AnnaSophia Robb is a highly talented young actress, able to play a variety of different roles, from Samantha to Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Jeff Daniels is always perfect, playing the sympathetic but depressed preacher father with considerable realism. And singer Dave Matthews is an incredibly natural actor. He should do it more often. The photography is quite beautiful at times (I never knew a small town could look so stunning).
This is a highly recommended movie for families who want to watch clean family entertainment that leaves you feeling good!
Again, the story is a simple one, about a lonely girl who finds a friendly dog and together they bring happiness to a lonely town. But everything is filmed with care, and this time-worn plot suddenly becomes something new and moving. Much of this is accomplished in the first rate acting. AnnaSophia Robb is a highly talented young actress, able to play a variety of different roles, from Samantha to Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Jeff Daniels is always perfect, playing the sympathetic but depressed preacher father with considerable realism. And singer Dave Matthews is an incredibly natural actor. He should do it more often. The photography is quite beautiful at times (I never knew a small town could look so stunning).
This is a highly recommended movie for families who want to watch clean family entertainment that leaves you feeling good!