Diagonaldi Very well executed

BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

TxMike I must admit that I am very partial to movies where an aspiring musician, singer or instrumentalist, is on a journey to achieve their dream. Here it is Evan Rachel Wood as Emily Lindstrom, 14, who loves the violin. In an opening scene we see her going to her new neighbors to 'borrow their TV', not literally, but to watch the live televised symphony convert. She practices the piece all week, then plays along with the telecast. And she is very good, especially for a girl of 14. This is a very nice and clean movie, without sex and bad language. Vivica A. Fox is Pauline, former symphony violinist who is a friend and also seems to be Emily's teacher. The title 'Little Secrets' has at least a couple of meanings. One is the neighborhood 'job' that Emily has. She sets up a booth as 'secret keeper' and various kids come to her with their secrets, often pieces of something valuable that is broken, and Emily places them in a brown bag, and locks it into her chest. The other meaning is her own secret. Her birth parents were killed by a drunk driver when she was only 10 months and she was adopted. No one other than her adoptive parents know that secret. It creates some ill feelings when 40-something mom becomes pregnant and is ga-ga over her coming newborn, making Emily wonder if she is a second-class daughter.Michael Angarano who was so good in 'Sky High' is Philip, the new 12-year-old neighbor who becomes good friends with Emily. His older brother David is played by David Gallagher, who takes a keep interest in Emily when he returns from tennis camp. SPOILERS. Emily gets an opportunity to audition for a youth symphony, but has an untimely accident. She trips and falls off the roof, where she often practices outside her second floor bedroom. She has to be hospitalized and her violin is broken. But Philip had made a video of her playing a classical piece, he and brother David brought the tape to the auditions, and later Emily received a letter of acceptance. And, her dad gave her a new violin.

Garry1209 It was just fantastic one of the cutest movies i have seen. First of all the persons who don't like this movie aren't seeing the movie from 14 yr old point of view. A very good children movie, love the acting of Evan Rachel Wood(Emily). Her acting while playing violin was the best and Liked the music as well. Michael Angarano(Filip)also was very good. Well i have read comments of some on this movie saying David Gallagher (David) should have not got together with (Emily). I would say the director was right in getting David with Emily instead of Filip. as Emily was shown being attracted to David from the start. I like the scene where Emily sees Filip doing the job of Secret keeper, the dialogues were good in that scene. well i liked the kid who keeps the kittens. A very Satisfying movie.

griz44 Little Secrets, 2001, PG, **+ out of **** Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Michael Angarano, David Gallagher and Vivica A. Fox The plot: A 14-year old violinist charges her friends 50 cents for keeping her secrets.It is real that this film gave me 100% delight! Sure, it ran in 366 screens. That's 123 more than "Thirteen". The good thing is: Evan Rachel Wood (Once and Again) plays Emily Lindstrom. She plays the violin in the movie. She also tells secrets to kids and teens. I'm sure the best thing about "Little Secrets" is the reason Evan was the lead star at that. At an estimated $5 million, this film comments to kids about broken merchandise. If you are pleased about Evan Rachel Wood, this is one great indie that hits the spot. It is true that back in September 2003, Evan promoted the movie on WAM! at the tender age of 15! How nice! And one best thing about keeping secrets is: Express yourself with the kindness of strangers! I know one of the best things that keep me in the mood for is this: Evan doesn't play the violin in real life! And one more thing that really is a gem is: Disney Channel will be airing this movie!

duckyfan This was the best movie, I watched it with my girlfriends at a sleepover. Evan Rachel Wood was awesome. I was hoping that she would choose fill it up. But she didn't. oh well. anyway great movie. I liked the kids, my favorite was Isabelle, she was so funny, and cute. The best part was when she found out that JOrdan was coming to meet her or Jenny her sister anyway. I think Michael Angarano is so cute, and he was the funniest one, the girl with the cats was adorable, and I liked Mikey and Gregory too, I also thought that the part where she fell off the roof was kind of scary.