Variety
With just the right dose of magic and no shortage of sentiment, this inspirational parenting tale plays like Mary Poppins in reverse.
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Disney 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?).
2012Rating: G104 minsUSA
Kids & FamilyFantasy
- Director:
- Peter Hedges ('Dan in Real Life', 'Pieces of April')
- Writer:
- Peter HedgesAhmet Zappa
- Cast:
- Jennifer GarnerJoel EdgertonRon LivingstonRosemarie DeWittDianne WiestMichael ArdenCommon
The Odd Life of Timothy Green / Reviews
The New York Times
The ghastliness of this damp and squishy comedy is the byproduct of a confused and earnest sentimentality.
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The kind of full-bodied family film being pushed aside in favour of franchises and slam-bang confusion.
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Hollywood Reporter
A fairy tale about parenting that stays kid-friendly without completely glossing over the darker themes of its premise.
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A.V. Club
Plays it too safe, scrupulously avoiding turning into a downer while nodding toward themes of mortality, aging, and loss.
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