
Variety
With just the right dose of magic and no shortage of sentiment, this inspirational parenting tale plays like Mary Poppins in reverse.
Full reviewDisney family fantasy about a childless couple (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) who bury a box in their backyard containing all of their wishes for a son. One stormy night, a child is born, though young Timothy Green is not all that he appears. From director/writer Peter Hedges (Dan in Real Life, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?).
With just the right dose of magic and no shortage of sentiment, this inspirational parenting tale plays like Mary Poppins in reverse.
Full reviewThe ghastliness of this damp and squishy comedy is the byproduct of a confused and earnest sentimentality.
Full reviewThe kind of full-bodied family film being pushed aside in favour of franchises and slam-bang confusion.
Full reviewA fairy tale about parenting that stays kid-friendly without completely glossing over the darker themes of its premise.
Full reviewPlays it too safe, scrupulously avoiding turning into a downer while nodding toward themes of mortality, aging, and loss.
Full reviewThe Odd Life of Timothy Green is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Disney+.
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