Product: Greenfingers [Region 2] (2002)
Rating: 5.0
A hidden treasure
GreenfingersI'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.