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Actors: Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, Dave Matthews, Eva Marie Saint, AnnaSophia Robb
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Because of Winn Dixie |
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This charmer features a beautiful young girl named Opal, played by AnnaSophia Robb. Her father, played by Jeff Daniels, is the new town preacher. The church is an ex-convenience store and they use lawn chairs for pews. Opal's mother left when she was 3 years old and she has been missing her mother for a long 7 years. Opal goes to the Winn Dixie for her father one day and there is a dog causing quite a commotion. The dog runs through the store knocking over food, fruits and vegetables and cans. The Winn Dixie manager tells someone to call the pound but Opal clams him as her very own Winn Dixie. Winn Dixie is good company for this new girl in town and through Winn Dixie's companionship and sometimes, outrageous behavior, this duo brings the town some happiness and smiles.
They have a few adventures: going to church together, visiting the library, playing ball, planning a party and getting through a thunderstorm. Winn Dixie brings out the good in others and softens their hearts.
--Jody, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Because of Winn Dixie |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Animal Story
Yes
Kind of animal:
- dog (non-Pomeranian)
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- student
Age:
- a kid
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn straight
Body type
- (woman) skinny
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- animal
How much in movie?
- 80%
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Setting
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- very happy
Any profanity?
- None
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 5-10
Is this movie based on a
- book
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