| It's double feature time at the Deja View Bijoux Theater, and today's look-alike films both center around the struggles of some young outcasts. In case you're a little confused about the movies, both currently in theaters around the country, we've devised a primer to keep things straight. |
| The Mighty | Simon Birch | |
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| Premise: | Physically- challenged kid finds strength in relationship with taller, stronger boy. | Physically- challenged kid finds strength in relationship with taller, stronger boy. |
| Based on: | Cult book "Freak the Mighty" | Cult novel "A Prayer for Owen Meany" |
| Humili- ating schoolboy prank: |
Mean kids knock "Freak" down in gym class. | Mean kids pass freaky Simon around in religion class. |
| Surprising A-list Cast member: |
Sharon Stone | Jim Carrey |
| Great test of courage takes place in: | Muddy lake | Icy lake |
| "Normal" kid searches for: | Lost father | Lost father |
| Lost father turns out to be: | A total bastard | A total bastard |
| Emotional goodbye takes place in: | An industrial laundry | An industrial- looking hospital |
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