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Mr. Rice's Secret

Mr. Rice's Secret (2000)

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Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill 12-year-old boy. He and some of his friends, who are also sick, deal with the typical preteen realities of life -- bullies, parents, and sports -- but their lives are haunted by their apparent short life expectancies. Owen has developed a special bond with his somewhat eccentric next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), who opens Owen's mind to ideas of philosophy. Sadly, Mr. Rice dies. But Owen discovers that Mr. Rice, in the days before his

Sep 25, 2001

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The characters are stereotypes. Owen's world includes a loving mother, a stern but well-meaning father, a fat bully and a skinny weakling.

July 1, 2004 Full Review Source: Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) | Comment (1)

This is a well-constructed film with real substance.

April 16, 2002 Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope
Laramie Movie Scope

The filmmakers have created a movie which is didactic, yet not condescending, and inspirational without being corny.

March 30, 2001 Full Review Source: Film Journal International
Film Journal International

The film benefits from several strong performances, especially by the young, largely unknown, cast.

March 30, 2001 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk
Q Network Film Desk

Audience Reviews for Mr. Rice's Secret

Sweet well meaning film with a good moral. It's a family oriented film, and one that older kids and adults would like.
May 13, 2012
Lordy Lou, not even the presence of Bowie can save this smarmy drama. It so wanted to be Stand By Me but really failed on pretty much every. single. level. No clue as to why Bowie would have even signed up for this. Here is prime example at just how horrible this is, granted, I know kids can be mean, but really, what group of kids is going to beat up another kid, who has cancer and is going through chemo? Skip it... not even a hardcore Bowie fan should submit themselves to this glorified After School Special.
August 25, 2010
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