Low key gem which follows in the proud tradition of british bittersweet comedies. Issues are woven amongst the gags by a range of well known british thesps who mix wonderfully with relative unknowns. Unheralded but well worth seeking out.
Benedict Wong, Eddie Marsan, Pearce Quigley
A refugee family are given a plot to help rehabilitate their traumatised father. At first they are met with suspicion by the men who have worked the gardens for years but eventually they are accepted ...( read more
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Stats: 137 reviews
Flixster Reviews (137)
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January 9, 2008
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April 6, 2009
What felt like an ITV drama translated into a really decent feature film, I caught this on the tail end of a festival and loved it. A really nice story set in a setting you wouldnt expect to get this story from. Worth a watch.
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January 22, 2009
Generally I don't like 'feel good' movies. I got this out so my girlfriend would stop hassling me for renting horrors. I have to say though - i loved it. Seriously, I laughed and almost cried. It has bounced a couple of movies on my to-buy list. really liked it. British humour re...( read more)
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July 7, 2008
It's alright, but there doesn't seem to be too much plot and the interesting parts are brushed over or just aren't relevant. Had potential.
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December 6, 2007
grumpy brits, scheme when there alotment has to lose a plot, for a phone mast, and typically its foreigners who are target, luckely its not all that this film is about, as we see a slice of british life, where not everyone is like the guy who wants them out, so intereting stories...( read more)
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August 20, 2007
A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.
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