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starring: Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Kattdirected by: Tim McCanlies
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780780646407
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0780646401
Label: New Line Home Video
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Line Home Video
Release Date: February 03, 2004
Running Time: 109 minutes
Sales Rank: 1112
Studio: New Line Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 2003
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Editorial Review:
Description:
This comedic and touching family film follows the adventures of a shy young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who is sent to spend the summer with his eccentric uncles (Michael Caine, Robert Duvall). At first shocked by his uncles' unconventional behavior that includes ordering African lions through the mail, the boy soon becomes enthralled with unraveling the mystery that has followed the uncles for years. Hearing tales of their exotic adventures involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure, not only brings him closer to his uncles but also teaches him what it means to believe in something... whether it's true or not.
Amazon.com:
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'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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great movie
Just a really fun movie with an enjoyable cast. Very good entertainment. Something for a viewer of any age. Duvall and Caine are perfect in their roles and Osment pulls you right in. Great life lessons. Got this as a gift for a friend and almost kept it.
Rating: - movie, Secondhand Lions
The movie is excellent, the shipping and condition of the product were GREAT. Thanks for the speedy delivery.
Rating: - Should Be A Classic
This is one of the best movies ever made. A friend told me about it a year ago, but couldn't remember the name of it. One night I caught part of it on TV...and HAD to see the whole thing. When Christmas came around, I bought a copy for the friend who told me about it, and one for myself. The acting, directing, dialogue and plot are all exquisite...I can't believe I missed this movie when it first came out!
While the movie is a great 'coming of age' movie for young people, it is also ... Read More
Rating: - Quick and easy
My dad wanted this movie for Christmas and I found it the cheapest on Amazon. It arrived quickly and was in perfect condition. Thank you!
Rating: - Secondhand Lions
I bought Secondhand Lions from Haley Joel Osment, and received it in three days. I can't tell you how wonderful this movie was.
Thank You,
Phyllis
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