Disney Pictures The Odd Life Of Timothy Green - Review

I had the opportunity to see an advanced screening of  Disney Pictures The Odd Life of Timothy Green  last week. Oh my gosh, I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved this movie!! Set in the old fashioned fictional town of Stanleyville, PA it's the story of couple Jim and Cindy Green ( played by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Garner) who are unable to have children of their own. They write down all of the characteristics they would have loved their child to have, put it in a box, bury it in the ground, and with sadness decide to move forward. That night after a big storm, 10 year old Timothy appears magically..with leaves on his legs and tells them that they are his Mom & Dad. Incredulous, they realize that Timothy is the child of their dreams and they are suddenly thrust into world of parenthood. 

Worried that people may not understand that he is different, they decide it's best to hide his leaves under a pair of socks ( which, he wears all of the time..even swimming). Timothy can't hide his wonderful uniqueness though and it attracts the attention of everyone he comes into contact with. There are  important inspiring lessons taught in this movie and as a parent to four children they really resonated with me. I want to teach my children to embrace their differences and to be accepting of others and The Odd Life of Timothy Green showcases the beauty in doing so. I laughed and cried as I watched Timothy and the Greens create their family. Jennifer Garner & Joel Edgerton perfectly capture all of the insecurities, mistakes, and emotions we as parents experience with our own children. CJ Adams is funny and charming as Timothy and will have you falling in love with him from the minute you meet him on screen. The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a MUST see. Much like Timothy when he stretches his arms out to take in the sunlight, you will leave this movie with a heart warming, spirit lifting realization of what is truly the most important thing in life...Love and embracing your own light. The Odd Life of Timothy Green opens on August 15th. To hear more about the movie find them on Facebook and Follow on Twitter  and go to the official page at http://disney.go.com/the-odd-life-of-timothy-green/cast.html.