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The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) 6.4
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Metascore: 48/100
Reviews: 75 user | 135 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Peter Hedges |
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After receiving bad news from a fertility doctor, Cindy and Jim Green try to bury their dreams of having a child by writing out all the great traits their child would have and putting them in a box in the garden. During a freak storm in the middle of the night, they awake to find a boy named Timothy, with leaves growing from his ankles, standing in their kitchen calling them mom and dad. Cindy and Jim are thrown into the midst of parenthood and over the coming months, Timothy will teach them more than they could have imagined about being parents and raising a child, no matter how he comes into their lives. Written by napierslogs
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He's a force of nature.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
15 August 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La extraña vida de Timothy Green See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$10,822,903 (USA) (17 August 2012)Gross:
$51,853,450 (USA) (11 January 2013)Company Credits
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Cindy Green: That's too much pressure...
Jim Green: Have a day you have!
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The streaming video that Silver didn't want anyone to see involves him crying over this movie. See more »
Written by Geoff Zanelli
Performed by Geoff Zanelli
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In an interview, CJ Adams said that he was 10 at the time of filming, "just before my [11th] birthday [in 2011]". In the same interview, he said that the movie poster of the title character's legs with leaves growing from them were not his but a body double's. See more »Goofs
In the soccer championship, when Jim and Cindy are urging Timothy to move his feet, the same background actor is seen simultaneously behind the couple and behind Timothy. Later, when the game is over, the same background actor is seen behind Jim and Cindy and then celebrating on the other side of the field at the goal. See more »Quotes
Jim Green: Have a great day!Cindy Green: That's too much pressure...
Jim Green: Have a day you have!
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Connections
Referenced in Mad: James Bond: Reply All/Randy Savage: 9th Grade Wrestler (2013)The streaming video that Silver didn't want anyone to see involves him crying over this movie. See more »
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"You're Gonna Find It Hard To Believe"Written by Geoff Zanelli
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This was a nice little movie. The plot device is quite interesting and original, something you don't see too often any more with all the sequels and prequels and spin offs. It's home grown boy, Timothy, is played superbly! There are the requisite small town villains, good folk, and people who learn lessons along the way. It is an affirmation of life, but there is death, too. I don't think little kids will be traumatized, though.
I'd say this movie would appeal to families, including young children, and people who like happy stories with a bit of a twist. It doesn't have any sexual content or vile language. It's a bit sad in the end, but then redeems itself, too.
The message about tolerance and friendship is pure Disney...and I don't mean that in a bad way. It just isn't terribly deep and profound. It's a charming way to spend a hot afternoon in a cool theater. Just bring a tissue if you are a blubberer. I heard more than one sniff and nose blower.