homegrown be one of those movie which sort of fell through the crack and but deserve well . when i first saw it and i have a luke warm reaction . but and over time and it really grow on me no pun intend while ) . the more i see it and the more i appreciate it . the writing be top notch and a be the act . throw in a few surprising cameo and good direction and and you end up with a great little film . it also good to finally see hank azaria get a chance to shine in a starring role . and thornton delivers his usual quality performance . even relative newcomer ryan phillippe delivers and play a friendly innocent with wit and subtlety . on a side note and homegrown be simply a must see if youre a billy bob thornton fan . it appear stephen gyllenhaal be influence by early thornton project like one false move and sling blade ( though homegrown be certainly a lot more tongue in cheek than either ) . and thornton role a a character who be both sophisticated and down to earth be a perfect match for the actor .