The Odd Life Of Timothy Green is certainly an odd little movie. Telling the story of a childless couple who bury a box in their backyard which contains all their wishes for a child. Things start to get odd when a a young boy, named Timothy (who’d have guessed?) appears in their house, seemingly after growing out of the ground. Timothy is like most boys his age except for the fact that he has leaves growing out of his legs. With Timmy well about to hit his early teens, Cindy and Jim are thrown into parenthood with a bang and they go on a journey of raising Timmy the tree boy.
Jennifer Garner is on top form here. From the first moment she appears on screen, she lights it up. She has a really solid presence and really belts out the emotion when required. The same can almost be said for Joel Edgerton as well. The Warrior actor shows a far more subtle side here, and while his performance seems a bit reserved in places, he is very watchable. Timmy Green himself is played by CJ Adams, who is making his second feature appearance (first being Dan In Real Life) here. And while his performance isn’t exactly uprooting (sorry) it’s adequate enough and he certainly warms into the role in the latter half of the movie. But combine all three actors, who are supposed to be family, and things fall apart a little bit. Their chemistry as parents just doesn’t seem to work and while the scenario is quite bizarre, their reaction to it is incredibly normal. For a unique set of circumstances, you’d expect alot more from people whos only wish in life is to become parents. The supporting cast are woefully underused, which is a pity as many of them seem quite interesting, especially Uncle Bub and Joni
The Odd Life Of Timothy Green is an odd concept and idea and it’s execution on screen is a little bit odd as well. Not alot happens throughout as we go from scene to scene, which occasionally throws up something funny or touching. But generally, it’s quite bland. That said, this packs a rather incredible emotional punch in the closing minutes, and it’s not where you’d expect it either. Tears will flow and if your face is anything like mine, it’ll go numb with pain!
Unfortunately the raw emotion The Odd Life Of Timothy Green evokes in its closing chapter isn’t enough to save the movie. It’s a shame that the emotion and passion on display in the closing minutes didn’t transcend throughout the entire movie. However, it’s faults, which are many, are just about forgettable.On another note though, bring a box of Kleenex. And if you are lucky enough to have kids, you’ll realise how incredibly lucky you are!
Jennifer Garner is on top form here. From the first moment she appears on screen, she lights it up. She has a really solid presence and really belts out the emotion when required. The same can almost be said for Joel Edgerton as well. The Warrior actor shows a far more subtle side here, and while his performance seems a bit reserved in places, he is very watchable. Timmy Green himself is played by CJ Adams, who is making his second feature appearance (first being Dan In Real Life) here. And while his performance isn’t exactly uprooting (sorry) it’s adequate enough and he certainly warms into the role in the latter half of the movie. But combine all three actors, who are supposed to be family, and things fall apart a little bit. Their chemistry as parents just doesn’t seem to work and while the scenario is quite bizarre, their reaction to it is incredibly normal. For a unique set of circumstances, you’d expect alot more from people whos only wish in life is to become parents. The supporting cast are woefully underused, which is a pity as many of them seem quite interesting, especially Uncle Bub and Joni
The Odd Life Of Timothy Green is an odd concept and idea and it’s execution on screen is a little bit odd as well. Not alot happens throughout as we go from scene to scene, which occasionally throws up something funny or touching. But generally, it’s quite bland. That said, this packs a rather incredible emotional punch in the closing minutes, and it’s not where you’d expect it either. Tears will flow and if your face is anything like mine, it’ll go numb with pain!
Unfortunately the raw emotion The Odd Life Of Timothy Green evokes in its closing chapter isn’t enough to save the movie. It’s a shame that the emotion and passion on display in the closing minutes didn’t transcend throughout the entire movie. However, it’s faults, which are many, are just about forgettable.On another note though, bring a box of Kleenex. And if you are lucky enough to have kids, you’ll realise how incredibly lucky you are!
