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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27

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  1. FredH.
    Feb 20, 2005
    2
    This film has a few cute moments, but it is a hodge-podge of preachy messages, incomplete characters, and bad writing. Combine that with weak story lines and you get this mess. If you are looking for a way to occupy the kids for a couple of hours, you could do worse, but not much. This movie is a stinker.
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  2. DaveF.
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    A warm, literate, and charming family film that does not lower its humor to the bathroom level or its story to xbox attention span expectations. An instant classic, nice performances by all the prinipals. Great to see Dave make his movie debut in such a touching movie.
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  3. PaulaD.
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    Loved it!
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  4. PFai
    Feb 22, 2005
    9
    Loved it! It is a sweet, warm-hearted kind of movie, that has moments that ring true.
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  5. VinceH.
    Feb 27, 2005
    4
    Not a terrible movie, but really too contrived and cliched for my taste. There was a similar film released a few years ago called "My Dog Skip", which was far superior. The movie skips uncomfortably between realistic coming-of-age father-daughter drama and a light, haughty, screwball comedy with animals actinng "wild and crazy!". You get the feeling that the screenwriters felt that since this was a children's book, they could be as simple-minded and earnest as they want, but this film is only mildly-diverting and far too predicitable. Dave Matthews is very good though.… Expand
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  6. Cindyg.
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    Very good. can't wait for the dvd. all of the actors are wonderful!!!
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  7. EdgarG.
    Aug 25, 2005
    10
    Good, wholesome. Read the book as well.
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  8. mattc.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Wonderful film!!
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  9. MichaelM.
    Feb 18, 2005
    6
    Great, warm family movie. The little girl is a good actress who will probably be around for a long time. No inappropriate moments in this movie as it depicts good life lessons. Dave Matthews did an excellent job in his role as Otis.
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  10. EricW.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    My daughters took to thid movie like no other they have watched, I guess it is the always yearning women feel about being the ones who control the situation around them, h(loss of wife--duh)ere is a movie thn in pure suffering.
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  11. MovieLonely94
    Oct 22, 2010
    7
    it has a lot of changes that weren't included in the book, but despite that, this movie is absolutely perfect.
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Metascore
54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Robert K. Elder
    38
    Tries hard to be sweet but plays like "Pollyanna" with fleas.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Lael Loewenstein
    60
    Uneven though it is, Because of Winn-Dixie, based on Kate Di Camillo's novel, is tough to dislike.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    50
    Some might even find the leisurely pace a nice break from the rapid-fire approach favored by most kids' entertainment.
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