Willowdean ('Dumplin'), the plus size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.
Director: Anne Fletcher
Writer: Kristin Hahn
Stars: Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston and Odeya Rush
Full Cast: Maddie Baillio, Bex TaylorKlaus, Luke Benward, Georgie Flores, Dove Cameron, Harold Perrineau, Kathy Najimy, Joshua Allan Eads, Hilliary Begley, Sam Pancake, Dan Finnerty, Molly McNearney
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Not a Dolly Parton fan and wasn't familiar with the book, but this movie is just happy and uplifting. In today's negative news cycle of garbage, something like this is a ray of hope. This film spits in the face of stereotypes and hatred. It's all about LOVE. Thanks Netflix!
Fmovies: I didn't really expect much when I turned on this movie on Netflix tonight, but I just feel really positive after watching it. It shows that you don't have to be like the people expect you to be. I was kinda worried that it will be just a stupid comedy (Aniston), but even she did a great job in this movie. Oh, and the guy from Lost is a drag queen. Just perfect. Really worth your time.
This movie made it so hard to empathize or like the main character. She just lives in pity and tries to blame everything on being big, but she is just a negative person. I actually liked the other big girl in the movie and her best friend. I wish the movie didn't make the main character so unrelatable. The movie itself was very slow and boring. I was relieved when it finally ended.
Dumplin' fmovies. The movie is a good, heartlifting movie with good music and enjoyable characters. Unfortunately it leaves out a lot of major characters and a lot of the book plot. If you haven't read the book you will like it even more, irregardless it is worth the watch.
What a beautiful movie. In a nutshell - I laughed, I cried, I aww'd (a lot lol), and this was exactly what the doctor ordered. I really, thoroughly enjoyed this movie and I think anyone who appreciates a well-rounded, well-acted, heartwarming and bottomline human story, will enjoy this. Furthermore, Danielle Macdonald (the actress who plays "Dumplin'), was absolutely fantastic in this, as well as Jennifer Aniston who I think has really come into her own and found her comfort zone when it comes to acting - she seems to just easily play "right," if that makes sense. And lastly, the music throughout was such a delight - Dolly Parton is an amazing talent and this movie makes you appreciate that and her, so much more. Just wonderful.
Is the movie an Oscar contender? No, but who cares. The movie has a great message and it's fun. I enjoyed the movie from beginning to end. All you naysayers and haters, get some joy in your life and be entertained without tearing down. It's a movie for teens to learn the value of understanding who you are and living your best you. Something us 40 somethings need to be remind of too!