"You are like a butterfly... a caterpillar's dream to fly." -Dave Matthews
First of all let's take this in the right context. This is a kid's movie in the literal sense of the word. So what you are going to find is a semi-unrealistic plot driving a feel good movie. That aside, let's look at the particulars.
Acting. Annasophia Robb is there to steal the show, and she does with flying colors. Her expressions, and mannerisms both physical and vocal are endearing, smart, and mature.
I was a little worried about Dave Matthews being in this movie, but he was great. I love that first scene where the parrot lands on Winn Dixie's head, and Opel says okay so it's all set, thanks for the job you wont be sorry I'm a real hard worker as she is walking out the door, and Otis ( Matthews ) is trying to tell her he can't just hire her, then ends off resigned with "That's nice, thank you for listening", as the door closes behind her, that was sheer brilliance for this genre. The parrot lands on the dog's head and says, Hello!
I loved that scene. The film manages to capture the essence of something so good, and refreshing, it's truly a joy to watch.
Or the scene where Dave Matthews is playing his guitar on the floor of the shop, and he has let all the animals out of their cages, and he's playing for them.. that's so awesome. Hehe, something I'd do if I worked at a pet store.
Then this other little girl walks in, sees the animals all over the store, in repose, and exclaims "I'm going to tell my my mom what I see" she points at Matthews playing the guitar and says, "That man is magic." She nods to herself, "He's a magic man!" like so matter of fact; you gotta love it.
What we come to understand is each character in this movie has been abandoned by someone, and we feel their loss, and their renewal as the movie moves forward. And therein lies the true beauty of Winn Dixie. You will leave this movie smiling.
First of all let's take this in the right context. This is a kid's movie in the literal sense of the word. So what you are going to find is a semi-unrealistic plot driving a feel good movie. That aside, let's look at the particulars.
Acting. Annasophia Robb is there to steal the show, and she does with flying colors. Her expressions, and mannerisms both physical and vocal are endearing, smart, and mature.
I was a little worried about Dave Matthews being in this movie, but he was great. I love that first scene where the parrot lands on Winn Dixie's head, and Opel says okay so it's all set, thanks for the job you wont be sorry I'm a real hard worker as she is walking out the door, and Otis ( Matthews ) is trying to tell her he can't just hire her, then ends off resigned with "That's nice, thank you for listening", as the door closes behind her, that was sheer brilliance for this genre. The parrot lands on the dog's head and says, Hello!
I loved that scene. The film manages to capture the essence of something so good, and refreshing, it's truly a joy to watch.
Or the scene where Dave Matthews is playing his guitar on the floor of the shop, and he has let all the animals out of their cages, and he's playing for them.. that's so awesome. Hehe, something I'd do if I worked at a pet store.
Then this other little girl walks in, sees the animals all over the store, in repose, and exclaims "I'm going to tell my my mom what I see" she points at Matthews playing the guitar and says, "That man is magic." She nods to herself, "He's a magic man!" like so matter of fact; you gotta love it.
What we come to understand is each character in this movie has been abandoned by someone, and we feel their loss, and their renewal as the movie moves forward. And therein lies the true beauty of Winn Dixie. You will leave this movie smiling.