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Disney family fantasy about a childless couple (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) who bury a box in their backyard containing...
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?).
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36 %131 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
67 %205,124 reviewsAudience score rating
13+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"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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Variety
Variety"The ghastliness of this damp and squishy comedy is the byproduct of a confused and earnest sentimentality."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The kind of full-bodied family film being pushed aside in favour of franchises and slam-bang confusion."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Increasingly irritating."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"A fairy tale about parenting that stays kid-friendly without completely glossing over the darker themes of its premise."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Plays it too safe, scrupulously avoiding turning into a downer while nodding toward themes of mortality, aging, and loss."
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A.V. Club
A.V. ClubThe Odd Life of Timothy Green | Details
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 104
- Genre
- Fantasy, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA
