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When criminal Colin Briggs (Clive Owen) gets banged up in a minimum security prison, he finds that the best way to avoid some of the prison's more unpleasant duties is to get involved in looking after the gardens. It then comes as a complete surprise to Colin that he actually has a real greenfingered knack for tending flowers, so much so that celebrity horticulturalist Georgina Woodhouse (Helen Mirren) begins taking an interest in his work. Encouraged to enter a national gardening contest at Hampton Court, Colin begins preparing for the big day, while also taking quite a shine to Georgina's daughter Primrose (Natasha Little).
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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By "dax68"
Format:DVD
Based on a true story, Greenfingers is about a man that gets transferred to an open prison and is befriended by an older inmate. As their friendship develops, he helps him find a purpose to his life after serving a sentence for the murder of his brother. From a gift of a packet of Viola seeds, we see the transformation of the prison garden and inmates, until they take their place at the prestigious Hampton Court Flower Show.
It is a comic, heartwarming, rather old fashioned tale with excellent performances from Clive Owen and Helen Mirren. This film draws its audience from armchair gardeners everywhere who sit glued to the many gardening makeover programmes which have found such popularity over the past few years. Well worth watching.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Florimel
Format:DVD
Where has this little beauty of a film been all these years? I loved it. It is a great little story with all the elements of a classic that one wants to visit again and again. Colin, the downcast hero, in prison and almost resigned to a life without hope learns that life is like a seed that is planted reluctantly, grows against all odds and blooms to bring delight to many. In the process, his life mirrors the flower, grown on tough soil, defies his odds, finds true love and lasting friendship with a motley crew of delightful characters. Set against the background of the Hampton Court flower show, this film is a wonderful experience.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Prof TBun
Format:DVD
There are times in life when you need things to be simple. To find pleasure in simple things, to watch life bloom in surprising ways and relax in the company of friends. That is what this film is about.
The cast are all old friends of ours, who help us breifly to forget our troubles, by showing us the restorative value in watching nature grow.
The perfomances are understated, there are no great lines delivered, no dramatic intensity. It is the clever use of flowers and plants that puts life into the story.
I recommend you watch this movie whether you are a gardener or not. However save it for when you are feeling low. It is all smiles from start to finish and is sure to cheer you up.
The cast are all old friends of ours, who help us breifly to forget our troubles, by showing us the restorative value in watching nature grow.
The perfomances are understated, there are no great lines delivered, no dramatic intensity. It is the clever use of flowers and plants that puts life into the story.
I recommend you watch this movie whether you are a gardener or not. However save it for when you are feeling low. It is all smiles from start to finish and is sure to cheer you up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent quick service
Brill DVD one everyone should watch, funny, sad, interesting all rolled into one. I would recomment this DVD as a reaslly good family watch.
Published 8 days ago by rebecca Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for all gardeners.
A story based on truth. It is a simple tale beautifully presented.Clive Owen and David Kelly are exceptional, and Helen Mirren adds flavour too. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mrs. C. E. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
Purchased this movie as a gift for my friedns birthday. She was so delighted that I had been so thoughtful.
Published 1 month ago by Di Fryga
3.0 out of 5 stars
Passed a couple of hours.
A pleasant enough film with a predictable outcome. I enjoyed it but I won't be in a hurry to see it again.
Published 2 months ago by M. Michael Hardcastle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Armchair Gardening?
Not really - as the story is based on one of H M Prisons. An excellent story - nicely paced. I particularly liked it as there is hardly any swearing!!
Published 3 months ago by Ms. Lynda Hardy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greenfingers
Greenfingers was sent very quickly and met all my requirements - I am very satisfied with the service I received
Published 3 months ago by Geraldine Churchill
5.0 out of 5 stars
great british film
grear british comedy/drama with a tug at the heartstrings thrown in,great film never been a fan of brit films but this , having watched it on bbc 1 a couple of weeks ago, made me... Read more
Published 3 months ago by bettefanuk
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Bit of A Tennis Match
There are a lot of serves and volleys in the script and then a lob by the initimable Warren Clark sets it back together again. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Greenfingers
Greenfingers DVD
We liked the DVD very much, great endearing actors and very good idea for the setting and reasons
for it all. Read more
We liked the DVD very much, great endearing actors and very good idea for the setting and reasons
for it all. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Shelagh
5.0 out of 5 stars
A film to cheer you up
Perfect film for a rainy day to cheer you up Helen Mirren and Clive Owen in a lovely film about simple past time of gardening having a very healing effect of previous problems
Published 10 months ago by Tommo
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