Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series)
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Movie Reviews of Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series)
Movie Review: Secondhad Lions
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this movie. I have watched it several times. I love the people who play in it as well. It is a must see movie. Once you see it you will fall in love with it & watch it several times over.Movie Review: Cute As A Button
Summary: 4 Stars
I gotta get out more. I had never heard about this movie; never noticed it when it was playing in movie palaces. Channel surfing the other night (and I can press buttons on a remote with the best of 'em) I ran across this intriguing little gem on cable. Anything sporting Michael Caine and Robert Duvall (as brothers, if you can believe that) is worth watching; and SECONDHAND LIONS aptly entertains--even if the syrup is a bit sticky.
It's a plot that's been cooked before: A pre-teen goes to stay with wacky, eccentric relatives. Haley Joel Osment plays the adolescent, and when his manhunting momma dumps him on the doorstep of two great-uncles (Duvall and Caine), circa 1950s Texas boonies, the fun begins. The brothers are alleged retired big game hunters and adventure seekers, yet the locals believe they are instead retired bank robbers--retired gents sitting on a vast stash of loot. Predictably, as the story unfolds the once-terrified boy begins to appreciate his shotgun-toting elders; a lasting bond of affection, of family, develops.
Are there some drawbacks? Sure. The "flashbacks" of the brothers as adventuresome youths are cornpone supreme. Haley Joel Osment is stiff, wooden, and uninspired; he looked like he wanted to split to the nearest Hannah Montana gig. And the ending was. . .over the top. (Yet very emotional.) But come one. Michael Caine and Robert Duvall make this movie work, and work well; they bring believability, eccentricity, and big-time grit to their roles. SECONDHAND LIONS may have scooted past me when it made its theatrical run, but I'm sure glad I caught it cable surfing, and recommend it to anyone looking for fun entertainment.
--D. Mikels, Author, Walk-On
Movie Review: A Wonderful Feel-Good Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
In a time when few films seemed aimed at families, this is one of the best to come down the pike in years. The chemistry between Robert Duvall and Michael Caine in their performances as Hub and Garth -- two very eccentric old uncles whose world is turned upside down when a ditzy niece leaves her son Walter (Haley Joel Osment) with them for the summer. As they warn him on the first night: "We're old, we could die in the middle of the night." "If you need anything get it yourself or better still, learn to do without it." The film has so many wonderful moments, an action packed back story of love, adventure, romance. You have to be one very sour indivual to not enjoy this movie. Watch it with your children and it will be one of those magic films that stays with you all your life. Movie Review: Secondhand Lions is FIRST CLASS
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this movie to be extremely enjoyable. Other family members did also. I recommend it highly.Movie Review: A great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I caught part of this film on cable TV but were interrupted by company. We were curious, so purchased it via Amazon.
It has to be one of the best family films ever produced. We have watched it 4 times, as well as all the extra features included and would highly recommend it to anyone.