By Robert Sims, Special to Hollywood.com
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
7. The Secret
Cast: David Duchovny, Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor
Cross Freaky Friday with The X-Files and you get this intriguing remake of the 1999 Japanese supernatural drama. An accident results in Taylor’s spirit taking up residency in daughter Thirlby’s body. At hubby Duchovny’s urging, Taylor resumes Thirlby’s high school studies until she returns from wherever to reclaim her body. What distinguishes The Secret from The Ring et al. is that it never descends into horror. Instead, actor-turned-director Vincent Pérez makes a thoughtful plea for parents to placing themselves in their misunderstood children’s shoes. He also justifiably explores the questionable sexual urges felt by both parties, but thankfully things don’t go too far.
DVD Features: Behind the Scenes feature and Interviews with Lili Taylor, David Duchovny, and Olivia Thirlby.
Stars: 3 out of 5
KEEP READING: See No. 6
