The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) Review





Walt Disney presents a thought-provoking and emotional story of imagination, magic, and triumph in the 2012 film, The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Peter Hedges tells a story of a couple who want to have a child in the worst way that they are willing to put themselves through emotional turmoil in order to be with child. Cindy Green (Jennifer Gardner) and Jim Green (Joel Edgerton) bury a box of wishful dreams for an infant in their backyard, and what they get is something extraordinarily beautiful and heart-wrenching.

One thunderous night, a boy sprouts from a box in the Green's backyard. Timothy is birthed from a garden to prepare Jim and Cindy for a whirlwind of unexpected miracles along with the many trials and tribulations that define the essence of parenthood. However, the lessons that Jim and Cindy learn are priceless. The underlying message in The Odd Life of Timothy Green is parenthood is messy, but worth the sacrifice. When one is unable to bare children, the meaning of life changes in a millisecond, just as one has a child, the meaning of life changes in an instant. Suddenly, nothing else matters.

It is through Timothy that Jim and Cindy learn to live life in the moment and preserve every memory because it can all change in a heartbeat. To all you parents’ out there, pay close to attention to your children. Hug them, kiss them, adore them, but most importantly, just let them be...don't coddle, but don't neglect, and allow your children to choose the way which he or she wants to live his or her life. After all, as parents you'll be inspired by all the imperfections and wonderful contributions he or she has to offer.


If you want to know how a child that sprouts from a garden, grabs the audience by the heart and clobbers viewers over the head with a competitive spirit and a lovable soul... I suppose you'll just have to watch it to find out for yourself.

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