This movie is for all the misfits out there that can't seem to find your place in the world. All of your pain, frustration and angst is tied up in Winona Ryder's excellent performance as Dinky Bosetti. Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael takes place in Clyde, Ohio, a small, rural town. In the movie, there are your typical 'cliques' and Dinky isn't part of any of them. She chooses to keep her independent, free-spirited self relegated to her 'ark', a broken down boat where she keeps a variety of misfit animals that she bonds with and treats like family. Her adoptive parents don't understand her, her classmates mock her and the only person who seems to 'get' her is the guidance counselor. Elizabeth Zaks. A fellow classmate, Gerald, secretly has feelings for Dinky which he expresses later on in the movie, which leads me to the actor who played him...Thomas Wilson Brown is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated actors out there. This guy has emotional depth and screen presence that's never-ending. I saw it in this movie, I saw it in "Honey, I shrunk the Kids." and I saw it in "The Mooring". He is one of the best actors out there! (Coincidentally, he strongly resembles a Montana cowboy I met and bonded with on a bus trip out of Arizona back in the mid-90's, but that's another story ;). Anyhow, he is an incredibly handsome guy and a terrific actor. His work speaks to that. I'm not sure if he's done anything recently, but he needs to. He has the talent and the looks to be an A list actor. Needless to say, this is probably my favorite movie of all time. This is a movie for anyone who has ever felt left out or different. The only real letdown is that we never really see Roxy Carmichael as she chooses to not show up to her own ceremony at the end of the movie. That's okay though; with all of the other story lines, you really didn't need that. All in all, wonderful movie!

'Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael", is an endearing, and utterly underrated picture, with more heart and intelligence than it is given credit for. Winona Ryder's portrayal of a sexually confused, socially dysfunctional, and emotionally reserved character, is charming and convincing, bringing truth and credibility to the film. Set over a week dedicated to the return of obscure legend, "Roxy Carmichael", whose most famous contribution to society was having her name in a song, in the small town of Clyde, Dinky Bosseti (Winona Ryder), feels a connection for the first time in her life. The film focuses on the need for mother/ daughter relationships through adolescence, and the sexual development of a young woman through self-discovery and fascination. Relationships between her guidance councillor, her adopted father, and a young town's boy, contrast the romantic appeal of celebrity to highlight the importance of human interaction, allowing for Ryder's character to re-assess her life. If you pass this film in the "comedy" section of your video store, as it is so wrongly placed, pick it up. You will be surprised. If you have ever felt detached from society, or inadequate (particularly during your teenage years), this film is something you will certainly relate to.

Winona Ryder is a brilliant actress,but what is she doing in this mess? WELCOME HOME,ROXY CARMICHAEL is a dreadfully boring film that teases the viewer until the absolutely unforgivable ending. You'll be too angry to see straight when this movie ends,believe me.

One of the best qualities of this film is the soundtrack. From the Soulsearching "Let the Sun Shine Through" to the frank and rythmic "If You Don't Like What You See," this film has many exceptional lyrics.