Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series)
starring: Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt
directed by: Tim McCanlies
directed by: Tim McCanlies
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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.Running Time: 109 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 794043690426
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
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.Running Time: 109 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 794043690426
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
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Customer Reviews
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- Fantastic
The movie is spectacular and the people who sent it are the very best.They were very quick.In fact I needed it for a Birthday and it came the day before which was perfect.I would buy from them again.
Rating: - Freedom To Choose
Secondhand Lions depicts desire for the freedom to live life to its fullest.But, what if you are told that you are a nothing?That you will never amount to anything?You ignore those voices and look inward to your mind.What do *you* want to do?Invariably your choices require training, study,philosophical values, and firm resolution.This, in essence, is what Second hand Lions is about - i.e. the desire to stand firm and chose your paths in life.Yes, paths choices are myriad and many. ... Read More
Rating: - Love the movie
I bought this video because my original one stopped working.I definitely like to have it in my collection so I can watch whenever the mood strikes.
Rating: - All around good movie!
This is a good must see family movie that I think you will all enjoy!
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- Feel Good Story
very enjoying story , just made you feel good, so many highs, so little fighting,blood&sex. nice change
- FantasticThe movie is spectacular and the people who sent it are the very best.They were very quick.In fact I needed it for a Birthday and it came the day before which was perfect.I would buy from them again.
- Freedom To ChooseSecondhand Lions depicts desire for the freedom to live life to its fullest.But, what if you are told that you are a nothing?That you will never amount to anything?You ignore those voices and look inward to your mind.What do *you* want to do?Invariably your choices require training, study,philosophical values, and firm resolution.This, in essence, is what Second hand Lions is about - i.e. the desire to stand firm and chose your paths in life.Yes, paths choices are myriad and many. ... Read More
- Love the movieI bought this video because my original one stopped working.I definitely like to have it in my collection so I can watch whenever the mood strikes.
- All around good movie!This is a good must see family movie that I think you will all enjoy!
- Feel Good Storyvery enjoying story , just made you feel good, so many highs, so little fighting,blood&sex. nice change
