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This movie is full of murderers and other felons, but there are no gun fights or car chases. Despite that, there is a fair amount of suspense. The movie stars Clive Owen, David Kelly, AND Helen Mirren.

Greenfingers (2000) – (There is a horror movie out with almost the same title: "Green Fingers." But that ain't it, so be sure you get the right one. No relation to "Greensleeves," "Green Gables," or "green around the gills.")

It deals with prisoners in an experimental "open" prison who are being given job training for when–and if–they are released or paroled. A group of them are dragooned into learning to be gardeners ("You guys are a disgrace to the prison system!" says another prisoner) and after some initial distaste and misgivings, they take to it with gusto—and wind up at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

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Unusual movie based on a true story. Very well done. (Be forewarned, though. It's kind of a "feel good" movie. But don't let that put you off).

Don Firth