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Mr. Rice's Secret Review: The touching ending is a bountiful payoff for those who have been suffering through the occasionally maudlin aspects of this film. Mr. Rice's Secret is the rare family film that dares tackle a heavy theme -- death -- from a child's perspective, and for that it should be applauded. There are moments that are overwrought and sappy, but given the material, how could it be avoided? The pacing and level of suspense is ideal for preteens, who won't mind the occasional emotional manipulation, but some parents watching with their kids may be shocked to see that one of the clues for Owen to find requires he and his young friends to exhume the body. Just keep saying, "It's only a movie, it's only a movie." The production values are good, and David Bowie fans rarely see their hero in such a charming, down to earth role. The two twists in the last reel -- the treasure and what Owen does with it -- are endearing. Buzz McClain, All Movie Guide

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