Wow, “Dare to Be Wild” – a film that honestly took me by surprise. You might think, “A movie about a garden? Really?” But trust me, it’s more than that. It’s like discovering a gem in your own backyard that you didn’t know existed.

The film tells the story of Mary Reynolds, this plucky Irish landscape designer who dreams big. Like REALLY big. She wants to transform how we see nature. Emma Greenwell plays Mary, and she’s got that fire in her eyes, like a morgonpig if you know what I mean. There’s something so relatable about chasing a dream that’s deemed, well, kinda bonkers by everyone else. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna root for the underdog?

Now, the cinematography. My God. The Irish landscapes are absolutely stunning. It’s as if the hills and fields themselves had a starring role. You can almost smell the fresh grass and feel the damp earth under your feet. Made me nostalgic about those sommarstugan trips to the Swedish countryside, you know?

But okay, not everything’s perfect. There were moments where the pacing felt slower than waiting for a winter in Stockholm to end. And some characters – like Christy Collard, played by Tom Hughes – felt a bit undercooked. I wanted more depth, more layers, maybe like an onion, or a nice smörgås with all the fixings.

But honestly, there’s something heartwarming here. The whole message about reconnecting with nature, about preserving it, feels super timely. It’s almost like the film’s whispering in your ear, “Hey, it’s not too late.”

There’s this bit where Mary and her team are building their garden, and it reminded me of when me and my mates tried building a treehouse as kids. It was a mess, a total katastrof, but man, the joy of seeing even one plank stay up was unbeatable.

So yeah, “Dare to Be Wild” isn’t a blockbuster, and it doesn’t try to be. It’s a heartfelt story with a strong environmental message, wrapped up in some truly breathtaking visuals. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe even an Irish whiskey and give it a whirl.

Oh, and if you’re curious, catch the trailer Dare to Be Wild. Enjoy, mates!