Because of Winn-Dixie

Based on the best selling tweenie novel by Kate DeCamillo this is one fine heart warming film suitable for the entire family. About the daughter of a Baptist minister, convincingly portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE is a tale about love and discovery and ultimately forgiveness and healing. Whne she find a stray dog tearing apart the local grocery store, a Winn-Dixie where the name of the dog and the title come from, her life undergoes a rapid transformation and this is all I really want to tell you about the story as you will want to see it unfold for yourself. With a fine performance from Jeff Daniels and superb support offered from the likes of Cicely Tyson and Eva Marie Saint this is a bit of a departure from the style of work we've come to expect from director Wayne Wang but this is in no way a bad thing as it is rare to come across a work like this aimed at the young market and still having the guts to deal with the hard issues of life. I guarantee it will prompt some mighty fine kitchen table discussions when finished!