Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series) |  | Director: Tim McCanlies
Actors: Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  446 reviews
Sales Rank: 350
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 109 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: N6904
ISBN: 0780646398
UPC: 794043690426
EAN: 9780780646391
ASIN: B0000YTP02
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 2003
Release Date: February 3, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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. |
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Product Description
A COMEDIC AND TOUCHING FAMILY FILM ABOUT A SHY BOY WHO FINDS SHY BOY WHO FINDS HIMSELF SPENDING THE SUMMER WITH A PAIR OF CRANKY & ECCENTRIC GREAT-UNCLES HAVE A MYSTERIOUS AND SECRET PAST.
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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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 Geezers Raise Up a Fine Little Boy February 6, 2010
Beverly Kai (Honolulu, HI USA)
This is a great family film, with terrific actors keeping it from being a saccharine Hallmark weepie. Men and boys will get a big kick out of it as two former rascals realize they have a responsibility to a lonely kid. There really is a lion, too. And a home-built airplane. Every kid should have uncles on a farm like this. Robert Duval, Michael Caine, and Haley Joel Osment; all of them growing up.
Excellent movie February 6, 2010
Kirby Kornell (Fort Collins, CO)
Great movie with a story to tell that should be seen by all young people. Michael Caine & Robert Duvall remind me of my two older, gun toten', Kentucky brothers. I can't tell any difference between the DVD version & the Blu-Ray version. Each one looked at on a Sony HDTV.
"if you want to believe in something, then believe in it" February 6, 2010
Sandi L. Zerega
the ultimate feel-good movie. it may just be my favorite movie of all time. definitely a must-see.
Secondhand Lions February 6, 2010
Roger F. Cook (Midvale, ID)
The movie comes across as a true story--the people relationships are shown so well. It is entertaining and moving. I had borrowed it from the library and decided I would like to view it again and again. The two old men are great.
Great Family Movie February 1, 2010
SundayMorning
My family thoroughly enjoyed this poignant movie. With two great actors in starring roles, we found the movie to be great fun to watch and especially enjoyed the interaction between the boy and his two great-uncles. We've watched it several times since purchasing it!
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