Mr. Rice's Secret (2000)
Average Rating: 5.7/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 3
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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
Jan 1, 2000 Wide
Sep 25, 2001
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David Bowie
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Garwin Sanford
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Teryl Rothery
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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.
This is a well-constructed film with real substance.
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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