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1. www.nytimes.com › 2018/12/05 › moviesReview: ‘Dumplin’’ Shares an Ordinary Girl’s Truth - The New ...

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   Dec 5, 2018 · Directed by Anne Fletcher. Comedy, Drama, Musical. PG-13. By Manohla Dargis. Dec. 5, 2018. In the comedy “Dumplin’,” the sometimes sweet and occasionally sour story is just another excuse for...

   • Director: Anne Fletcher

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Is Dumplin' based on a true story? The movie is actually adapted from a bestselling young adult book. Based on Julie Murphy's 2015 novel, Dumplin' follows plus-size teen Willowdean (Danielle ...

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   Is 'Dumplin' a sour story?

   • Bob Mahoney/NetflixDumplin In the comedy “Dumplin’,” the sometimes sweet and occasionally sour story is just another excuse for packaged uplift. The title refers to the unwelcome nickname that the teenage Willowdean, a.k.a. Will (an irrepressible Danielle Macdonald), has been given by her mother, Rosie (Jennifer Aniston, fine if miscast).

   Review: ‘Dumplin’’ Shares an Ordinary Girl’s Truth

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   Is Dumplin a good story?

   • Parents need to know that Dumplin' is a thought-provoking story of fat high school girl Willowdean's struggle -- not with her weight but with her ability to see herself as someone who's worthwhile and deserves happiness. The heroine is a great role model for self-empowerment, and there are lots of positive… What's the Story?

   Dumplin' Book Review - Common Sense Media

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   Why is Dumplin based on a true story?

   • Macdonald says the fact the source material for Dumplin' comes from a plus-size woman, Julie Murphy, is a big reason the story feels so authentic. "I had never read a book and felt so connected to a character," Macdonald says. "This person experienced this. Whoever wrote this isn't coming from an outsider's perspective and isn't judging.

   Netflix's 'Dumplin’' Review: Finally, the Plus-Size Heroine ... - Glamour

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   Is Dumplin a musical?

   • Though Dumplin' may not be a musical or even a movie technically about music, it uses Parton's songs to develop Willowdean's character and further her story in an incredibly fun way.

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Dumplin' Review: Netflix & Dolly Parton Deliver Fantastic YA Drama. Netflix's Dumplin' has an emotionally impactful message of self-acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming-of-age story & steeped in Dolly Parton music. Netflix has found a great deal of success this year by releasing young adult book adaptations and producing teen-focused ...

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5. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › dumplinDumplin' Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Rising above some predictability, stereotyping, and dispensable profanity, Dumplin' delivers bright performances (especially from the very talented Macdonald), sparkling musical numbers, a solid story, and a resolution that, while not surprising, is more than satisfying.

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   • Director: Anne Fletcher

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   Dec 6, 2018 · But is Dumplin' based on a true story? Yes and no. Julie Murphy, who wrote the 2015 book that the Dec. 7 release adapts, based Willowdean on what she herself longed to see in YA fiction, though...

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7. www.glamour.com › story › netflix-dumplin-reviewNetflix's Dumplin’ Has the Plus-Size Heroine I've Been ...

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Macdonald says the fact the source material for Dumplin' comes from a plus-size woman, Julie Murphy, is a big reason the story feels so authentic.

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   Sep 15, 2015 · Parents need to know that Dumplin' is a thought-provoking story of fat high school girl Willowdean's struggle -- not with her weight but with her ability to see herself as someone who's worthwhile and deserves happiness. The heroine is a great role model for self-empowerment, and there are lots of positive… See all. Parents say (3) Kids say (6)