Grow Review – A Refined Gourd Cultivation Adventure Filled with Perky Charm and Comedic Talent
This upbeat British children's film features a team of five scribes credited with the script, including two who contributed “additional material”. This might clarify why the narrative rhythm progress with clockwork accuracy, and the characters seem as though they were developed hydroponically in a lab. Ironically, the setting is a homestead farm where agronomist-owner Dinah chooses organic methods after being inspired by her magical niece Charlie, who feels the feelings of plants through touch.
A Budding Relationship and a Contest-Winning Gourd
Recently introduced, for reasons the otherwise polished script fails to explain, Dinah and Charlie bond with one another over several seasons – which aligns with the duration needed to cultivate a pumpkin for the local yearly contest. Charlie hopes to utilize the award cash to locate her mom, said to have left for become a movie star in California.
The supporting cast is packed with delightful humorous roles by veteran British actors.
Star-Studded Appearances and Villainous Rivals
The maternal figure later emerges played by a familiar face, who, like Rosheuvel, comes from in popular series. Additionally, the lineup features a quirky horticulturist portrayed by Nick Frost, who offers pumpkin-growing tips to Dinah and Charlie. At the same time, Jane Horrocks and Tim McInnerny play the Smythe-Gherkins, the evil local elites set on winning the contest for glory alone since they don’t need the cash prize.
- Nick Frost shines as a hippy horticulturist.
- The antagonists bring humorous conflict as affluent competitors.
- Young Dominic McLaughlin stars as Charlie’s pal Oliver.
Youthful Talent and Filmmaking Style
Though his Scottish accent seems somewhat out of place in this setting, his dry underplaying and comic timing are so adept it’s expected he was chosen for a leading part in an upcoming series. Director John McPhail maintains a lighthearted humorous vibe and stays unobtrusive with what is meant to be suitable evening family fun for a specific seasonal period.
