This Beautiful Fantastic (2016)

Too much of everything

Great Film overall

Excellent adaptation.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

For a film that is so simple a story line, it was just beautiful. I loved every minute of it. Jessica Findley is a fresh face that I'm starting to see more and more, the film industry is better for it. She's truly gifted and can carry her character to the fullest. I first noticed her in the TV series Harlots, she carries that show as well. All eyes are drawn to her. Well written, cast, filmed, staged and executed. Been a very long time since a simple PG rated movie was done this well. A breath of fresh air, someone else wrote. Well stated. Highly recommend this beautifully fantastic film.

with all the negative fake news and all the mean selfish people abounding in life, this movie was a much needed respite from it all. Wow, so heart-tugging and captivating on so many levels. I'm not a Gardner, but I'm a human being with a heart, so this was not only a relief, but a true winner of a movie. I open my heart and door to people like this in real life. These are the type of characters that truly enrich us.

Pleasant is the word that comes to mind. It isn't magic realism even though it seems to start that way.Jessica Findlay is a little too pretty to be what she is but she is a pleasure to watch even with the frumpy clothes and hair. Jeremy Irvine plays the nerd quite well.The little romantic drama at the end is contrived but neat.The neighborly relationships and eccentric characters bring to mind the Jack Nicholson movie "As Good as it Gets".The ending is feel good wish fulfillment and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.This movie isn't laugh out loud funny - it could have been funnier but that's part of it's understated charm.

Grade: BRating: PG, 1 hour 32 minutesIn a Nutshell: Garden metaphors about life and friendship grow as this quirky "modern fairy tale" develops in this limited release. Uplifting theme: "Today I'm going to make a difference." – Bella Brown (Jessica Brown Findlay) Responsibility Friendship Everything that matters takes time." – Alfie Stephenson (Tom Wilkinson)Things I liked: I loved the magical score throughout the film. Jessica Brown Findlay does a great job as the odd protagonist who has a Keira Knightly quality about her. The Nazi librarian, her signs, and her garden name (Bramble) were hilarious, played by Anna Chancellor. Andrew Scott was entertaining as Vernon. You're probably going to want to go outside and work in your garden or create one. Luna was lovely. I loved the last scene. Clever, witty dialogue.Things I didn't like: So, the title….ummm As a landlord, I wasn't amused by Bella's lack of interest in taking care of the property she was renting. As a former employer, I also wasn't amused by how Bella was shocked about being fired after showing up late for work every day. Pretty predictable.Funny lines: "I'm not a religious man, but I believe someone sent her here to test us." – Alfie "Don't worry, tea is on its way." – Milly (Eileen Davies) Such a British thing to say. "Slavery was abolished in 1834, just so you know." – Vernon (Andrew Scott) "This country has been going down the drain ever since." – Alfie "I was just trying to tidy up a bit." – Bella "I think that's what Hitler said about Europe." – Alfie "I'm speechless." – Bella "If only that were true." – AlfieInteresting lines: "You should doubt only a man who changes his story. I only repeat myself in vague hope that one day somebody will actually hear me." – Alfie "Look! These monkwoods, so beautiful and poisonous they'll kill a man. That's an interesting contradiction, isn't it?" – Alfie Tips for parents: Most kids will be pretty bored. Clean languageMOVIE REVIEW MOM@trinaboice