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Secondhand Lions details
| Formats: | PG DVD, 12 Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Haley Joel Osment, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick, Michael Caine |
| Director: | Tim McCanlies |
| Genres: | Drama, Family |
| Studio: | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Name | Discs | |
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Secondhand Lions |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 49 minutes |
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| Rental release: | Currently unavailable |
| Main languages: | English |
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Old lions teach young dog new tricks
By Nigel Burris from Basildon, Essex , 04 Apr 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
Sent to live with his great-uncles one summer while his mother goes off to 'court reporting school', young Walter (Haley Joel Osment) discovers a movie truth we're all aware of: old people can be great company if you give 'em a chance. And when the 'company' is Robert Duvall and Michael Caine, that old movie truth is doubly true.
This is another rites of passage movie, but one so marvelously done, it feels fresher than it perhaps has a right to be. It meanders along, making its points about growing up (and growing old), and never outstays its welcome. Caine and Duvall are excellent, as is Osment, and the script, by director Tim McCanlies, is sharp, poignant and funny in equal measures.
Be warned, though: there are fantasy sequences which threaten to upset the movie's carefully structured mise-en-scene, but stick with them and you'll be amply rewarded. One criticism: the ending is a little bit too sentimental, although it is fitting.
All in all, a great little movie which could be easily overlooked. If you fancy something a little laid back and definitely feelgood, then Secondhand Lions is the movie for you. Highly recommended.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(183)Brilliant story for all ages
By Tiggymouse (1 review) , 02 Aug 2012I wish I had a pound for every time we have watched this film. Its wonderful and the human dynamics are both funny and heartwarming, as is the story.... and the story within the story.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Storytime with Michael Caine - Great
By Nikkib3 (80 reviews) from bedfordshire , 01 Dec 2011I watched this with my kids and got totally sucked in. An original story, a Boys Own tale, told by great actors is always well worth watching.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Heart Warming Fantastic
By a customer , 05 Sep 2011Heart Warming Film. Best I have ever seen. Would definately recommend it to all of my friends and family. Fantastic.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Secondhand Lions
By Chrislo (4 reviews) from Berkshire , 26 Oct 2010Excellent family film with tongue in cheek humour and with a feel good factor.
Storyline is very far fetched but doesn't detract from the charm of this movie; excellent cast and acting.
Well worth watching!- Was this review helpful to you?
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A great film
By a customer from England , 10 Aug 2010Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. A lovely story! Very humerus in parts!! A must watch movie- Was this review helpful to you?
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