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White on Rice

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White on Rice (2009)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:5

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6.9/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some violent images and sex-related humor

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Sep 11, 2009 Limited

Synopsis: Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, “Letters From Iwo Jima”) loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40 and shares that bunk with Bob (Justin Kwong), his 10-year-old nephew.... Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, “Letters From Iwo Jima”) loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40 and shares that bunk with Bob (Justin Kwong), his 10-year-old nephew. Freshly divorced, Jimmy lives with his sister Aiko (Japanese Academy Award winner Nae) and her family while boldly searching for a new wife. His brother in-law, Tak (Mio Takada, "Late Night with Conan O'Brien") thinks he’s a disaster. And although Jimmy may lack social grace, he is convinced the best years of his life are just beginning. His plan seems like it’s all falling into place when Tak’s beautiful niece Ramona (Lynn Chen, “Saving Face”) moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on stealing her from his best friend Tim (James Kyson Lee, “Heroes”), he sees his intentions go hilariously awry. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae, Mio Takada, Lynn Chen

Starring: Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae, Mio Takada, Lynn Chen, James Kyson Lee, Justin Kwong

Director: Dave Boyle

Director: Dave Boyle
Screenwriter: Dave Boyle, Joel Clark
Producer: Duane Anderson, Domimic Fratto, Michael Lerman
Composer: Mark Schulz
Studio: Variance Films

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Unfortunately, the main character of this unfunny comedy is never endearing, he's just an irritant. So we're not all that interested in his personal and professional plights.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment 1 Comment
09/24/09
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

A hilarious slice-of-life flick offering a unique take on Japanese-American culture adding up to one of the funniest films of the year thus far.

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09/18/09
Kam Williams
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A cockeyed tale about a Japanese nebbish in suburban America, White on Rice will wring some laughs out of anyone but the most humor-impaired.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
09/18/09
Walter V. Addiego
Walter V. Addiego
San Francisco Chronicle
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A wry and playful indie.

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09/11/09
Sara Schieron
Sara Schieron
Boxoffice Magazine

Wan, trite and increasingly silly.

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09/11/09
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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White on Rice glows with warmth.White on Rice glows with warmth.

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09/10/09
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly

Bursts with creative energy and stupendous execution, continuously generating colossal laughs as it arranges a colorful bouquet of insecurities and absurdity. It's a divine motion picture.

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09/09/09
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