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DVD Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series)
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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Second Hand Lions is quite a ride!
A boy gets dropped by his lying, ne-er do well mother at the home of his Uncle's, who show up in Texas after disappearing for 40 years. There's a rumor that they are rich and have hid the money on the farm. Little by little Walter warms up to them and he's told tales of adventure ond love.
Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment, this movie will delight and touch you.
The special features part is wonderful and packed with stuff.
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Item was delivered in timely manner, good condition and grandson enjoyed the new edition to his video collection. Thanks.
wonderfull movie
excellent movie. family friendly. can watch it time and time again. all of my family has seen it and loved it.
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