![]() ![]() Opal demonstrated by becoming part of the lives of those Winn Dixie led her to. The truly important thing in life is the relationships we have with others. The most important theme is the primary theme for the movie. It sure gave me lots of topics I could use to teach with my children. In case you don't get them, they usually give you a clue in the dialogue somewhere. Some were very overt (the discussion between Gloria and Opal about judging someone on an event without knowing the whole story), and some were a little more below the surface (time moving on, bringing new challenges, and keep living). ![]() There were a number of good messages throughout the movie. His guitar playing in various spots was warm and fit like your favorite chair. His acting was OK, but his music was definitely a welcome addition. I know there has been a lot of talk in the media about Dave Matthews in this film, and he was a nice addition. The moving clouds with the scene changes were a nice touch and the music was very appropriate. The acting was good (some very talented actors were involved) and there was some very good film work. It was an engaging tale, and technically was very well done. I haven't read the book, but my 13 year-old daughter has and told me how good it is. As a matter of fact, they will all see it by the week's end. It has a very positive message, and there is not one thing that I would feel bad taking any of my children to see. The story is very similar to Pollyanna (at least in the girls ability to involve herself in the community). It has no nudity, profanity, nor did we see anybody sleeping with anybody. This movie is in the same type of movie as an "Anne of Green Gables" or other juvenile movie. ![]() For those of us that want more from our entertainment than shoveling base garbage, it provides a nice change. This movie is an adaptation of a well-known children's book, and should be judged as such. Reviewed by cadbo 9 / 10 Worthwhile movieįirst, I want to dispel any rumors about this being a "sappy" movie. Opal learns a lesson that you can't hold on to people who does not want to be held on to. Opal and Winn Dixie make friends with the kids at her church and old people smart and wise. She almost lost Winn Dixie in a thunderstorm at a party. Opal dad lets her keep the dog she make a lot more friends that summer. She goes home to ask her dad can she keep the dog. She named the dog Winn Dixie, the place where she found him. Opal did not want the dog to go to the pound, so she said the doog was hers. The dog was happy, he jumped on the manager, and the manager told his workers to call the pound. People were chasing something, then she see a dog. When she get there, something is going on. She has no friends and her dad is always doing something.Her dad told her to go to Winn Dixie to get some food. A girl named Opal move to a new home that is a trailer park. ![]()
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