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Mr. Rice's Secret (1999)
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Reviews Counted:6
Fresh:3
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Owen is a young boy with terminal cancer, whose friend Mr. Rice (David Bowie) has just died. Mr. Rice just happened to be have been a four hundred year old mysterious spirit and has left behind... Owen is a young boy with terminal cancer, whose friend Mr. Rice (David Bowie) has just died. Mr. Rice just happened to be have been a four hundred year old mysterious spirit and has left behind some 'gifts' for Owen, who along with his friends, break into Mr. Rice's empty house on a dare. Owen finds a series of letters written to him by Mr. Rice in code, leading to a mysterious treasure hunt and other heartwarming surprises. [More]
Starring: David Bowie, Bill Switzer, Richard de Klerk, Teryl Rothery
Starring: David Bowie, Bill Switzer, Richard de Klerk, Teryl Rothery, Garwin Sanford
Director: Nicholas Kendall
Director: Nicholas Kendall
Screenwriter: J. H. Wyman
Producer: Beau Rogers, David Forrest
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Reviews for Mr. Rice's Secret
The characters are stereotypes. Owen's world includes a loving mother, a stern but well-meaning father, a fat bully and a skinny weakling.
The filmmakers have created a movie which is didactic, yet not condescending, and inspirational without being corny.
The film benefits from several strong performances, especially by the young, largely unknown, cast.
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