We’d like to introduce another of Scape Living blogger’s! Sandip Kana is a second year History student at Queen Mary, his hometown is Coventry, which is a little south-east of Birmingham. In his spare time he likes socialising with friends whether it’s going out, or just hanging around in the library. He has been writing for Scape since September 2012. Sandip’s articles include a two part guide to getting involved at university, revision tips, Chinese New Year 2013, and various exhibition and film reviews.
This latest Disney instalment is both inspiring and magical; bringing a new level of 
enchantment to the big screen through the story of a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton). After being told they can’t have children they create an image of a son by writing notes about his character and his achievements. The couple realise that this son is not a real possibility and bury the notes in a box outside, and this is how Timothy Green is ‘born’.
The young Timothy standing before them is exactly the embodiment of the child that they had planted, and had thought impossible. But with Timothy (CJ Adams) comes an unusual condition – his legs have leaves attached to them. For some this might be a bit of an eye roll moment, but it’s the mystery of these leaves that guides the film forward.
The movie of does not just centre on the relationship of Cindy, Jim and Timothy. There’s the underlying story of the potential closure of the pencil-making factory in Stanleyville, an uptight sister (constantly boasting about her own children’s achievements) and a dying grandfather. But to counter the negativity, there is a romantic storyline involving Timothy and Joni (Odeya Rush) which gives the film its light-hearted moments. But after all this is a Disney movie, so there has to be a cliché ending or condition. In this movie it’s quite simple, with every momentous occasion in Timothy’s life where he changes and improves the fates of those around him, a leaf on his legs dies. And you don’t need me to tell you what exactly happens when all of his leaves fall and wither away. Whilst watching the movie and seeing the ever-lasting effect that Timothy has on those around him, you soon figure out that he like the leaves will return back to the garden from which he grew.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a charming and enjoyable watch. Timothy Green is not a standard tear-jerker film, though are some scenes that might see you reaching for a tissue. The cast is engaging cast and all do well in giving this extraordinary situation realism. Young CJ Adams (one to watch maybe for the future) shows an optimism and magical secrecy behind his character. This film may not be for all, but is nevertheless another great Disney film – if not extraordinary in its plot and execution. There is a heartfelt message to be taken from the film. The Odd Life of Timothy Green, is certainly odd, but in a good way.
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