Grade: B
Rating: PG, 1 hour 32 minutes
In a Nutshell: Garden
metaphors about life and friendship grow as this quirky "modern fairy tale" develops in this limited release.
Uplifting theme:
- “Today
I’m going to make a difference.” – Bella Brown (Jessica Brown Findlay)
- Responsibility
- Friendship
- Everything
that matters takes time.” – Alfie Stephenson (Tom Wilkinson)
Things I liked:
- I loved
the magical score throughout the film.
- Jessica Brown Findlay does a great job as the odd protagonist who has a Keira Knightly quality about her.
- The
Nazi librarian, her signs, and her garden name (Bramble) were hilarious, played by Anna Chancellor.
- Andrew
Scott was entertaining as Vernon.
- You’re
probably going to want to go outside and work in your garden or create
one.
- Luna
was lovely.
- I
loved the last scene.
- Clever,
witty dialogue.
Things I didn’t like:
- So,
the title….ummm
- As a
landlord, I wasn’t amused by Bella’s lack of interest in taking care of
the property she was renting.
- As a
former employer, I also wasn’t amused by how Bella was shocked about being
fired after showing up late for work every day.
- Pretty predictable.
Funny lines:
- “I’m
not a religious man, but I believe someone sent her here to test us.” –
Alfie
- “Don’t
worry, tea is on its way.” – Milly (Eileen Davies) Such a British thing to say.
- “Slavery
was abolished in 1834, just so you know.” – Vernon (Andrew Scott)
“This country has
been going down the drain ever since.” – Alfie
- “I
was just trying to tidy up a bit.” – Bella
“I think that’s
what Hitler said about Europe.” – Alfie
- “I’m
speechless.” – Bella
“If only that were true.” – Alfie
Interesting lines:
- “You
should doubt only a man who changes his story. I only repeat myself in vague hope that
one day somebody will actually hear me.” – Alfie
- “Look! These monkwoods, so beautiful and poisonous they’ll kill a man. That’s an interesting contradiction, isn’t it?” – Alfie
Tips for
parents:
- Most
kids will be pretty bored.
- Clean
language
MOVIE REVIEW MOM
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