Adapting a movie from a book is not an easy task. It is difficult because a writer can write for as long as they need to finish the story. A movie must fit into a certain time frame. Because I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book, I was anxious about seeing the movie. Of course, anytime you read a book, you realize how much they leave out in the movie. But, this movie had an awesome cast that did a great job bringing the story to life.
This was a movie that entertains adults, as well as, children. My kids enjoyed the antics that Winn Dixie got into. I enjoyed the music. It had a great mix of gospel, folk, and pop.
I believe it was the first movie for actress Annasophia Robb, who played the part of Opal. She was so precise, spunky, funny, and had a believable on screen relationship with the dog who played Winn Dixie.
Jeff Daniels did a great job portraying the preacher. He was really good about expressing what his character was going through. He showed the anguish of trying to be a preacher of a church and also a single parent. Not to mention the stress of having a wife walk out on you. They could not have found a greater actress than Cicely Tyson to play the character Gloria Dump. She was so colorful and energetic. She taught Opal to love what you have while you have it. We can all learn a little from Gloria!
I think all the actors did a great job showing the emotional journeys of all the characters.
It is a great movie for adults and kids of all ages!
This was a movie that entertains adults, as well as, children. My kids enjoyed the antics that Winn Dixie got into. I enjoyed the music. It had a great mix of gospel, folk, and pop.
I believe it was the first movie for actress Annasophia Robb, who played the part of Opal. She was so precise, spunky, funny, and had a believable on screen relationship with the dog who played Winn Dixie.
Jeff Daniels did a great job portraying the preacher. He was really good about expressing what his character was going through. He showed the anguish of trying to be a preacher of a church and also a single parent. Not to mention the stress of having a wife walk out on you. They could not have found a greater actress than Cicely Tyson to play the character Gloria Dump. She was so colorful and energetic. She taught Opal to love what you have while you have it. We can all learn a little from Gloria!
I think all the actors did a great job showing the emotional journeys of all the characters.
It is a great movie for adults and kids of all ages!
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