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An earnest, well-meaning film.
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The New York Times by A.O. Scott
Someone deserves the grand prize for persuading David Bowie to participate in this minor drama .The movie is bland and ordinary.
50
Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt
The drama is likably low-key but builds little excitement, and Bowie's star billing says more about the power of his agent than the number of scenes he appears in.
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New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman
The film is admirably honest about death, so it may be helpful if you're looking for a way to talk to kids about a difficult subject. Otherwise, stand aside and let it pass.
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TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh
Aimed at youngsters, this odd mix of fantasy and disease-of-the-week conventions doesn't really gel, though its ambitions are laudable.