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Colin Briggs is a man who has given up on life. Nearing the end of a long sentence for murder, Colin is transferred to Edgefield, a minimum-security prison in the Cotswolds. Once there, Colin meets Fergus Wilks, an eccentric "lifer" who gives Colin an unwanted packet of seeds as a Christmas present. He begrudgingly plants the .. Read more

Starring	Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, David Kelly, Warren Clarke
Director	Joel Hershman
Genres	Comedy

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- Based on the true story of a group of prisoners which won several prizes at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, this... read more on Time Out
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- - 6
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  One for Sunday afternoon.
  
  A gentle film with the fab Helen Mirren in it. Reminds me a bit of Calendar Girls. Clive Owen is about as characterful as a rubber band, but I guess he is nice ... read more »
  
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  - 22 Feb 2005 at 09:30
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  A heartwarming tale
  
  An enjoyable tale, made all the better by being based on a true story. Clive Owen was excellent as was Helen Mirren.
  
  It could have become a bit ... read more »
  
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- - Giantphilip
  - 7 reviews
  - West Sussex
  - 22 Nov 2011 at 16:28
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  Greenfingers Greenfingers
  
  A little predictable but not a bad comedy/drama to boot. Clive Owen and Helen Mirren are supported well by the rest of the cast who all turn in a fun hour and a... read more »
  
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  - 19 Oct 2011 at 12:16
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  nice for a Sunday
  
  really nice film to watch on a Sunday afternoon. Nothing bad happens it just rolls along nicely for an hour or so.
  
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  - 29 Sep 2011 at 08:25
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  The best of British film-making
  
  This is the kind of film that would never see light of day in America. I loved it - a nice combination of poignancy and British humour. I thought Clive Owen was... read more »
  
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  - 29 Jul 2011 at 11:47
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  Very uplifting
  
  Wasnt sure about this film but I really enjoyed it. It was a very uplifting story. Very funny in places too.
  
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  - 20 Apr 2011 at 19:00
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  great for clive owen fans
  
  Having seen half of this on the telly I was so encaptured by the compelling actors that I chose to rent it. Clive Owen pulls off a quality unique performance ... read more »
  
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- - Vivacia88
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  - wakefield
  - 08 Mar 2010 at 18:49
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  Charming.
  
  When this arrived for rental the DVD had no title on it so it was a surprise when the film started. What a delight - great fun.
  
  The critics won't... read more »
  
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  - 22 Feb 2010 at 10:28
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  Greenfingers
  
  This was avery enjoyable story about prisoners in an open prison . Very funny in places .
  
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  - Oban Scotland
  - 18 Feb 2010 at 20:10
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  Its o.k
  
  Not the greatest film with Clive owen in it but it was o.k, a little boring in some parts but o.k to watch if you want a film to pass the time.
  
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  - North London
  - 09 May 2009 at 11:21
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  great movie
  
  i really enjoyed this filmwould recomend.
  
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  One for Sunday afternoon.
  
  A gentle film with the fab Helen Mirren in it. Reminds me a bit of Calendar Girls. Clive Owen is about as characterful as a rubber band, but I guess he is nice ... read more »
  
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  - 22 Feb 2005 at 09:30
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  More like this please
  
  Just what the UK film industry should be doing - quality actors doing quality work for an intelligent audience. Would have been 5 stars but for a few weak ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Jul 2005 at 09:57
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  More dandelion than orchid
  
  What this lacks in originality, suspense or even belly laughs it makes up for in quiet charm and colour. Totally undemanding and unsurprising, trying for the ... read more »
  
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  - 14 Nov 2006 at 12:51
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  Somewhat predictable!
  
  The storyline, (based around true events), centres on a group of prisoners in an open prison who take up gardening as a hobby and then get seriously into it, so... read more »
  
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  - 09 Aug 2004 at 17:47
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  I really enjoyed this ...
  
  I really enjoyed this film, great combination of laughter & tears, would definately recommend this film
  
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  - 17 Apr 2004 at 17:51
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  A bit slow to begin ...
  
  A bit slow to begin with, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definetly recommend it, though I think us girls will enjoy it more. Well acted, though not a ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Oct 2004 at 17:39
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  Very good movie. Lots ...
  
  Very good movie. Lots of famous names acting really well. Never heard about the movie so I guess it never made it big time, but its a great plot, good music, ... read more »
  
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- - Paul#924
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  - 14 Oct 2004 at 21:28
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  Cracking movie
  
  Very entertaining - recommended
  
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  - Newark, England
  - 27 Jun 2005 at 14:59
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  Good fun, also some touching moments
  
  Worth the while, especially Clive Owen!
  
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  - Slough
  - 09 Nov 2006 at 11:40
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  Great British film
  
  I thought that a film about gardening would be real manure but this is not the case. This is a great movie with believable actors and a believable plot, not ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Nov 2006 at 21:54

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  Colin Briggs is a man who has given up on life. Nearing the end of a long sentence for murder, Colin is transferred to Edgefield, a minimum-security prison in the Cotswolds. Once there, Colin meets Fergus Wilks, an eccentric "lifer" who gives Colin an unwanted packet of seeds as a Christmas present....