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Secondhand Lions

Secondhand Lions

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 49m
When the introverted young Walter (Osment) finds himself forced to spend the summer with a pair of eccentric great-uncles (Caine, Duvall) on a remote ranch in Texas, he's understandably unnerved. But left to their own devices, this mismatched threesome begins to forge an unlikely bond. A heartwarming comedy about adventures, discoveries, growth and trust. (New Line Cinema)
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Secondhand Lions

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 49m
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Rated 22 Apr 2016
30
11th
This was sold to me as Michael Caine and Robert Duvall being a pair cantankerous old bastards...and there's a bit of that at the start, but this is mostly a dumb boy's adventure/coming of age tale featuring way too much of Haley Joel Osment and his stupid gurning face. I hated the flashback within a flashback structure and the obviousness of everything that happens. I doubt I was part of intended audience for this film: it's way too cutesy to be anything but family fare.
Rated 19 May 2008
89
96th
charming is the best word to describe this movie. duvall and caine were two of the my favorite characters ever to be thought up by hollywood. great story if not a bit overly geared toward kids.
Rated 17 Jan 2009
76
72nd
I especially liked the humour they used in this movie, but also the story in the story was really beautiful. This movie has got quite everything. Only in the end, when the son of the Sheikh arrived, that was a false note. That was a bit too much.
Rated 15 Jun 2009
95
93rd
Something is wrong with you if you don't like this idealistic, stupid film.
Rated 16 Jul 2012
35
38th
M.Caine and R.Duvall are great and deserved a better overall movie, but plot and HJ.Osmont don't keep up. *Preview*: #12#, exp-3*, story, (reviews), actors, R2.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
72
57th
The last Haley Joel Osment movie that will be good for a while. And of course Michael Caine and Robert Duvall are amazing. I mean, you watch the film for them, of course. Added plus if you're a fan of Bloomcounty, Opus, or Berkeley Breathed.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
80
30th
I only saw the TV version, so I'm sure I didn't get the full story on all accounts. That said, I did like the movie. I thought it was funny and sweet, and very well acted on the part of Caine and Duvall! (Osment was alright. At points he was good, at others I felt he struggled). I liked the "messages" that movie held, and I adored the lion, Jasmine!
Rated 25 Feb 2009
90
72nd
Pretty good and sweet movie
Rated 20 Jan 2009
73
70th
I liked the absurdity in this. Very charming.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
90
86th
A great character movie.
Rated 29 Aug 2011
75
57th
Is cute the right word for an abusive/negligent mother?
Rated 14 Dec 2009
70
8th
A little too "feel good" for me.
Rated 20 Oct 2010
25
61st
"An unpretentiously sweet home-is-where-the-heart-is fantasy." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 03 Jul 2009
67
35th
An entertaining and occasionally charming film about aging and reflecting on the past. The story is a little heavy on the symbolism and too light on characterization, but Caine and Duvall are a fun pair to have on screen together. Osment is the weak link, as he's awkward and not very likable, and all the plot elements involving him and his ridiculous mother are unpleasant and unconvincing (Did they really need to have the only significant female character be so irredeemably selfish?).
Rated 08 Jun 2014
70
77th
Entertainment: 5/4. Spirituality: 1/3. Sustainability: 1/3.
Rated 24 May 2014
80
48th
Bardzo przyjemna opowiesc :)
Rated 19 Feb 2009
74
40th
This is a nice feel-good movie. Caine and Duvall create a pair of delightfully cantankerous old farts.
Rated 30 May 2008
70
81st
deliberately paced (just right) and touching
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
88th
great movie with an awesome storyline and good actors.
Rated 31 May 2017
65
14th
The ending along with the racism ruined it. First, the trope of the white conqueror is a bit myopic and the female casting was overtly incorrect. For 2003, that's pretty bad. Then part of the lecture says that good and love are worth believing in regardless of the truth (of the stories, but other things as well). But then McCanlies ruins that whole message! But those two old guys sure do seem to know how to have some fun.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
64
57th
Good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
77th
I never would have imagined Duvall and Caine playing together, but as brothers they are very good. The brother's characters are broadened when Osment is introduced to their lives. The flashback sequences are very well done. I even enjoyed the end credits for the comic strip artwork.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
65
61st
Really nice story, great acting, appealing cast and story.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
49
42nd
Not so memorable but touching.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
30
94th
Don't think Dennis the Menace or Grumpy Old Men; this film is a serious drama about both old age and youth. This film is easily on par with films such as Dan in Real Life.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
92
61st
Funny, and touching--really nice!
Rated 17 Dec 2006
1
6th
I laugh just thinking about it. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine should disassociate themselves with this as much as they can.
Rated 03 Jan 2008
55
50th
Fine story. Overlong ending. Distractingly unoriginal soundtrack.
Rated 18 May 2023
60
36th
I don't think Haley Joel Osment is suited for broad comedy.
Rated 13 Oct 2018
61
63rd
It's a movie that wears its emotions on its sleeves, which it fortunately wears well. It really helps when the "lions" are two great characters played by great actors.
Rated 21 Jan 2021
64
50th
Kind of family movie. Great acting and nice story. Some clichés.
Rated 22 Mar 2021
75
73rd
Fun, interesting, unusual
Rated 16 Oct 2021
90
64th
This is a lighthearted family movie. For what it is it was enjoyable. Duval and Caine are a lot of fun to watch as they shoot fish, shoot at salesmen, and try their best to annoy relatives that come by trying to inherit their fortune. I liked the humor, I liked the story, it was just a lot of fun. I understand it was maybe a bit too positive perhaps for some people, but that doesn't really bother me.
Rated 24 Nov 2021
50
9th
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Rated 24 Aug 2023
66
29th
Largely sweet and genial coming of ager is a little too delicate and slight to cope with Caine and Duvall – they’re both fun to have around, but there’s the odd feeling of watching a world renowned chef prepare a Big Mac in their performances. Works best in THE PRINCESS BRIDE fantasy tradition of warm “tall-tales”; the scheming relatives subplot is overplayed and unnecessary, especially in Sedgwick’s broadly played, ugly harpy; her brutal comeuppance doesn’t quite fit with the lighter material.

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