The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) (original) (raw)

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. (less)

Director: Peter Hedges
Writers: Peter Hedges, Ahmet Zappa
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Rosemarie DeWitt, David Morse, Ron Livingston, Dianne Wiest
Producers: Scott Sanders, Jim Whitaker, Ahmet Zappa, Mara Jacobs, John Cameron

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Review by Brian Orndorf, August 17, 2012

8 / 10

�The Odd Life of Timothy Green� forces an enormous amount of whimsy down the throat of its audience in the early moments of the picture, though it doesn�t take very long to develop a taste for the sweet stuff. Heartfelt and genuinely magical, this Disney release is perfect for a family moviegoing outing, touching on themes of parenthood for adults, while kids will likely be charmed by the mysteries presented. A touching fable, �Odd Life� benefits from an eager cast and a unique sensitivity, finding a comfortable, endearing position between a bizarre premise and its enthusiastic execution. ...read more...

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