“Because of Winn-Dixie,” rated PG; 106 minutes. A sweet story of a lonely little girl and the shaggy stray dog who teaches her how to make friends and bring happiness to others, “Because of ...

a movie to which kids can take their grandparents. While theatrical bonanza seems a long shot, film should enjoy a thriving ancillary life in DVD. Given “Winn-Dixie’s” appeal to the under-13 ...

"Because of Winn-Dixie" is that rare youngsters' movie in which the happy ending isn't handed to the protagonist -- or viewers -- as a predictable matter of course. Instead, it's hard-won ...

If you see the smiling-dog flick "Because of Winn-Dixie," opening locally today ... "It's been unbelievable what's happened with it." The movie stars Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson and singer Dave ...

ATLANTA - The new movie Because of Winn-Dixie is getting good reviews. The Florida-based grocery chain that is its namesake? Not so much. As critics heap praise on a film about a poor little girl ...

Sometimes a movie can be so faithful to the book it’s based on as to squeeze the life out of it. Such is the case with “Because of Winn-Dixie,” adapted from Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning ...

In romps lonely mongrel Winn-Dixie, who slobbers his way into her heart and breaks the ice with a variety of smalltown eccentrics. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s novel, this is a sweet tale ...