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Plot: If you can get past its thick layer of syrup and molasses, Secondhand Lions reveals itself as a thoroughly decent family film that anyone can enjoy. It gets a little sappy sometimes, but there'...( read more read more... )s something to be said for a movie in which Michael Caine and Robert Duvall play eccentric old brothers who take the easy approach to fishing: instead of a peaceful rod and reel, they use 12-gauge shotguns. When 14-year-old Walter (Haley Joel Osment, teetering on puberty) spends an eventful summer with his great-uncles on their vast Texas farmland (he's been dumped there by his delinquent mom, played by Kyra Sedgwick), he soon discovers they've lived lives full of adventure, excitement, passion, and mystery. Either that or they're old-time bank robbers with a long criminal record, and writer-director Tim McCanlies (who invested similar warmth into The Iron Giant) does a nice job of concealing the truth until the very end. Full of enriching lessons and homespun humor, Secondhand Lions has more substance than most family films. If you enjoyed Holes, you'll probably enjoy this movie, too. --Jeff Shannon

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  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 15, 2008
    Cute movie with a lot of heart.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 8, 2008
    A great and wonderful movie. Heartfelt and very funny. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine give strong and marvelous performances. aley Joel Osment is teriffic. An awsome comic adventure and family drama. One truly magnificent gem of a movie.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 21, 2008
    top notch family viewing starring micheal caine and robert duvall in very eccentric yet introverted roles. these are the sorta roles that suit these old boys down to the ground. caine is fantastic... and duvall too. the kid... he's a kid. there's some deep emotional moments and some parts make you laugh out loud. the only let down here was the weak background story to the two old mens past lives
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 11, 2007
    Okay.
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    July 31, 2007
    Is this movie really that great? Everyone seems to like it.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 10, 2008
    This movie is much better than I thought it would be. Has a good story and good cast. Michael Caine is great in this film.

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  • Kruise
    This film came as a recommendation and the recommendation is passed on. One of the top films in my library.

    Has some great lessons to teach, plus it just is fun. There is laugher, depth, a bit of mystery and just good clean life.

    Comes with sincere recommendation.

    Thanks!
    posted 174 days ago
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  • ALISON1900US
    it was great movies
    posted 616 days ago
  • enchantra1976
    This is one of my favorites. I love a movie that can make you think of your own life. This movie is so touching and so right on. Just can't say enough good things about this movie. :)
    posted 687 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (PG)
  • Directed by: Tim McCanlies
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Released: September 19, 2003
  • DVD Released: February 3, 2004

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