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| Secondhand Lions [2003] | ![Secondhand Lions [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BN1CY19XL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Tim Mccanlies
Actors: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (24 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3594
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 109 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239192227
ASIN: B000189KMA
Release Date: February 16, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 Excellent April 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A lovely film. Typical in today's world, the first time I heard of it it was on a saturday aft TV. Films like this should have a higher profile in today's cinemas, family oriented, some mild comic violence but nothing graphic. Good cast and story too, excellent.
 If you love Caine and Duvall .... March 25, 2008
You will love this. The plot and script is a bit thin in places but these two stars do what they do best - act with aplomb and a laid back brilliance. A gentle film, very entertaining.
Great film with a good heart to it March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Watched this film on terrestrial tv (I hate it when they don't advertise these films!!) the other day and didn't have a clue what it was about but was interested to see Duvall and Caine together.
Haley Joel Osmont in all fairness had a tough task to capture screen time from the legends he is working with but he comes across very well as the shy boy first in fear, then in awe of his ageing Uncles. Caine and Duvall are exceptional as always as the weary brothers who get stuck with this kid, who shows them how to live again.
The cutscenes showing their past and experiences are shown with the grandeur that a boy would imagine. This is very well done because as you are watching it you are not sure if the stories are true, but never the less are captured by them. When Duvall's character explains that it doesn't matter if something is true so long as you believe in it hard enough is quite the poignant moment.
The ending left me with a smile too, and I guarantee it will do the same to you
 Freaky not unique March 18, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This might have been an excellent family movie (a la "Holes") if it werent for two things.
1) The casting of Haley Joel Osment - the poor lad was clearly right in the middle of some big changes during filming with his voice either squeaky or freaky depending on the scene. In addition, I don't wanna be harsh, but he's grown up to be a strange looking soul...and it really distracted me.
2)The flashback scenes are too short and too trashy. With a little more care these could have really made the film special and been pivotal to the overall story.
For me these are two fatal flaws and make this something to catch on TV during a rainy sunday, not to buy or rent.
Definately a good one.... February 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Who could ever find the thought of buying an old secondhand Lion funny? Or two grumpy old men with guns? If you have a good story, then you can usually make a good movie. This movie can make you cry.It will make you laugh. It will touch your heart. It will fill you with rage towards the villains. It will also fill you with joy. I have watched this film with kids, and grown ups. We all, without exception have enjoyed this movie. No one has been bored, everyone has had a comment to make afterwards. A few have shed tears. The story is a feel good tale with delightful twists and turns and some wonderful characters. Duvall and Caine are really very good and exceptionally well cast. My world would be a sadder place without this movie.It is a delight and a favourite.
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