Review of Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) by Jason K — 12 Oct 2007

A heart-warming true story of a family film about a girls' passion for a dog.

This review of Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) was written by Jason K on 12 Oct 2007.

Because of Winn-Dixie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jordan T (851) on 24 Feb 2013

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Most likely chosen for its shaggy-dog looks, Winn-Dixie is actually a great deal more special than you'd expect, a fitting analogy for a film…

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