🔗 Share this article Film Analysis: Grow – A Polished Gourd Cultivation Adventure Brimming with Perky Charm and Comedic Talent This lively British children's film boasts a team of five scribes listed with the script, with a pair who contributed “additional material”. This could explain why the narrative rhythm progress with such metronomic precision, while the personalities seem as though they were cultivated in a controlled environment. Ironically, the backdrop is a homestead farm where farm-owner Dinah, an agronomist decides to go organic after being inspired by her magical niece Charlie, who feels the feelings of plants through touch. A Budding Relationship and a Prize Pumpkin Having only recently met, for motives the otherwise sleek screenplay fails to explain, Dinah and Charlie get to know each other over several seasons – which aligns with the duration needed to grow a pumpkin for the annual village competition. Charlie aims to use the prize money to locate her mom, rumored to have run off to become a movie star in the US. The supporting cast is packed with delightful humorous roles by veteran British actors. Notable Cameos and Villainous Rivals The mother character eventually appears played by a well-known actress, who, like Rosheuvel, has a background in popular series. Moreover, the lineup features a quirky horticulturist played by Nick Frost, who provides advice on growing pumpkins to Dinah and Charlie. At the same time, Tim McInnerny and Jane Horrocks play the Smythe-Gherkins, the villainous upper-class neighbors set on winning the competition purely for prestige since they don’t need the cash prize. Nick Frost excels 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 has been cast for a major role in a future show. Filmmaker John McPhail maintains a buoyant comedy tone and doesn’t interfere with what is meant to be suitable evening family fun during a particular time of year.