Greenfingers
Added 8/3/2009
I had seen this movie on a cable channel and had never heard anything about this movie before viewing it. I was so impressed by it, I had to order it for
a friend who absolutely lives in her garden. This cast is just wonderful, and I thought this little gem of a movie was pure pleasure from start to finish,
and I'm not a particular fan of gardening, but you don't have to be to enjoy this movie. When something is this well done, it has a wide range of appeal,
and I cannot imagine why this movie did not receive better promotion when it debuted. It certainly was a well kept secret, and I'm just glad I
happened on it and intend to watch it again with my friend.
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Roses are reds, violets are blue, this movie is recommended for you!
Added 3/11/2009
A warm and rather lighthearted movie that is pleasing to most tastes and obviously uplifting to the vast majority of reviewers here at Amazon. Not a whole lot of character development throughout the movie, but the characters are rather endearing nonetheless. Some will be skeptical as to the plausibility of such a prison set up, but it was refreshing to see an approach to incarceration that offers some real rehabilitation and redemption.
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A Satisfied Customer
Added 12/17/2008
After seeing a short part of Greenfingers on cable TV, I knew I had to get a copy. I adore British movies and
this was a lovely story. It is an unusual vehicle for some of the major actors and actress but well done by all.
I am just starting a DVD collection and this is a fine first purchase.
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Greenfingers Flowers
Added 11/11/2008
If you are a fan of anything British or any type of gardening, you will thoroughly enjoy this quiet tribute to both.
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A hidden treasure
Added 9/15/2008
Greenfingers
I'm a pushover for British films, so Greenfingers appealed even before I saw the trailer.
This is a charming, hilarious film with a touch of pathos.
It's loosely based on a true story of prisoners in a minimum security facility who develop a gardening talent an go on to place in the coveted Chelsea Garden Show.
Hunky Clive Owen plays Colin, a convicted killer. Good behavior allows him to be placed in a honor program where he discovers gardening, thanks to his elderly and frail cellmate Fergus (David Kelly). A chance encounter with horticulturist Georgina Woodhouse (Helen Mirren) sets the men and their mates off to create a real garden and, in the meantime, changes each man in the program.
Owen is a treat for the eyes and does a fine job as Colin, however, he comes across as a little stiff at times. Still, the film is good, clean fun for all and is one to add to your DVD collection.
Recommended.
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Greenfingers
Added 8/3/2009
I had seen this movie on a cable channel and had never heard anything about this movie before viewing it. I was so impressed by it, I had to order it for
a friend who absolutely lives in her garden. This cast is just wonderful, and I thought this little gem of a movie was pure pleasure from start to finish,
and I'm not a particular fan of gardening, but you don't have to be to enjoy this movie. When something is this well done, it has a wide range of appeal,
and I cannot imagine why this movie did not receive better promotion when it debuted. It certainly was a well kept secret, and I'm just glad I
happened on it and intend to watch it again with my friend.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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Roses are reds, violets are blue, this movie is recommended for you!
Added 3/11/2009
A warm and rather lighthearted movie that is pleasing to most tastes and obviously uplifting to the vast majority of reviewers here at Amazon. Not a whole lot of character development throughout the movie, but the characters are rather endearing nonetheless. Some will be skeptical as to the plausibility of such a prison set up, but it was refreshing to see an approach to incarceration that offers some real rehabilitation and redemption.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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A Satisfied Customer
Added 12/17/2008
After seeing a short part of Greenfingers on cable TV, I knew I had to get a copy. I adore British movies and
this was a lovely story. It is an unusual vehicle for some of the major actors and actress but well done by all.
I am just starting a DVD collection and this is a fine first purchase.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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