Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series) | 
| Director: Tim Mccanlies
Actors: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $12.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  368 reviews
Sales Rank: 355
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 110
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DN6904D
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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Product Description
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. Hearing tales of their exotic adventures involving kidnapped princesses Arabian sheiks and lost treasure not only brings him closer to his uncles but also teaches him what it means to believe in something... whether it's true or not.Running Time: 109 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 794043690426
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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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 Secondhand Lions September 30, 2008
This is a hilarious, heartwarming film worth viewing for the entire family. We just love it, even after several viewings!
 defective DVD September 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The DVDs were delivered in a timely manner, however one of the DVDs was so scratched that we were unable to view it. We ordered 2 copies; one for us and one as a gift. Luckily we opened the defective one.
 Secondhand Lions September 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the third or fourth dvd that I have obtained through amazon, and the first one with quality problems. There are a couple of areas in the dvd where skips appear. If I had bought this dvd at a local store I would have returned it for replacement.
As to delivery, no problem.
"Take it from me JUST WATCH!" September 20, 2008
This is a great movie about a kid with an imagination, a mother whose not so bright, and two amazing old men [with attitude!].
It's adventure, its comedy, and its a must watch if you like either. Take it from me JUST WATCH! You won't be disappointed.
A simple plot, a simple story, a great movie. September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the best movies to come out of Hollywood in recent years. No mindless violence, no F word every 5 seconds, no sex, no drugs. Just the story of two old men who are brothers and lived life on their terms. They lived like MEN not sheeple and never apologized for it. Two men who experienced the wold before the adventure was gone from it. They led armies into battle, lived by a code of honor, fought for justice in a lawless land, and never gave up on each other. At the end of their days and ready to die they are forced to foster their Great Nephew. What happen next is proof that you are never too old to live and it's never too late to try. The strength of character displayed in this movie should be an inspiration for all people. Watch it and learn a lesson about life and the human spirit.
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