Mr. Rice's Secret

Name: Mr. Rice's Secret
Genre: Drama, Family

Canada · 2000
Rated PG · 1h 53m
Director Nicholas Kendall
Starring David Bowie, Teryl Rothery, Garwin Sanford, Zach Lipovsky
Genre Drama, Family

A terminally-ill boy's life is saved when his deceased 400-year-old friend, "Mr. Rice", leads him on a treasure hunt to find a magical "Potion of Life".

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New York Post by

An earnest, well-meaning film.

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.

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.

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.

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.