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The Odd Life of Timothy Green
2012 105 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.2
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family
Director: Peter Hedges
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Description
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.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$51.85M
Worldwide:
$56.01M
Starring
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Joel Edgerton
Actor
CJ Adams
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Young Performer
Key opinion
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is widely regarded as a sincere and visually beautiful family drama that resonates through its heartwarming premise and strong central performances. While many viewers appreciate its gentle, emotionally poignant exploration of parenting and wonder, others find the narrative resolution illogical and the pacing too slow for those seeking a traditional blockbuster experience.
| Acting | C.J. Adams delivers a luminous and sweet performance as the titular character that anchors the film's emotional heart. | |
| Production | The cinematography excels in capturing a vibrant autumn color palette that elevates the film's warm, cozy atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay provides an insightful, albeit occasionally naive, exploration of the pressures of parenthood and the importance of accepting children for who they are. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, contemplative pacing rewards viewers seeking a gentle emotional journey, while others find it lacking in excitement and momentum. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the conclusion are divided; some find it a touching, inevitable departure, while others criticize it as illogical or predictively disappointing. |