Secondhand Lions

I cannot see how anyone would dis this movie unless they especially disliked a particular actor. I thought the casting was great, right down to the secondhand lion and the pig. The flashbacks were hilarious because as we age, the things we did before become more dramatic and are further enhanced. No one thinks about their past in terms of mediocrity, and this was brought out in the flashback scenes. Osment was a superb cast in this movie because of his unchanging facial expression. He has been burnt out with lies and his mother's constant searching for a husband only to find another loser.His comment to his mother said it all. Here was a kid who had met a lot of "uncles", so here were two more uncles that he was being pawned off on. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine are the only two actors that come to mind who could pull this off. I plan to add this to my collection and would highly recommend it to anyone who has a ever daydreamed about far off places or dares to dream about what might have been. Hollywood has gone off the deep end in trying to project a certain political ideology and this has hurt the overall film industry. It is no wonder that when a good movie like this comes out, it is not given a second look and is soon forgotten. It's sad.

The story is amazing and played out on screen by some of the best, THE best, and this has one of the best and funniest fight scenes in movie history! Great for family and gotta love the end!!!

I've never had an account at IMDb. I've been using it for years! It wasn't till this movie that I made an account at IMDb just because I could vote and write a review. I'm a man, and I rarely get emotional, but this movie did it! I can honestly say this is one of my most favorite movies ever! The kid from 6th sense does another fantastic job! He is able to show sad emotions, and its phenomenal! Michael Cain is able to play an excellent Texan! You wouldn't guess a British man could do it, but he did! Robert Duvall, does his thing again! I don't know how to explain it with words, but he has his way of acting. It works great with the roles he plays, and he makes a new standard with this movie. Why this movie gets an average of 7.9 (the rating when I first checked), I don't know! In fact it sort of bugs me! Anyways, great movie and I hope it gets a hiring rating!

Reminiscent of the old Walt Disney shows on Sunday nights when I was a kid, this movie opened up slowly, but gathered meaning and pace steadily. As seen through the young boy's eyes, initially, his uncles were uninteresting, possibly insane old coots. As he realizes his need for a stable homelife, his respect for them grows. Ultimately his respect becomes outright fascination with the rich character of these two men. Ably portrayed by two outstanding actors, Robert Duvall and Michael Caine, fiction mirrors truth as their seemingly effortless, award-winning acting abilities captivate viewers. They set the bar high for young Haley Joel Osmet. The movie's ending is satisfying and memorable.

One of my favorite movies of all time. This is a feel good, great for the whole family and loved by viewers of all ages. I went into this movie not knowing anything about it, and was surprised to find that I'd stumbled upon something special... Next time you're in the mood for a feel good film that will make you smile, just watch it!

Part fairytale, part tearjerker, part animal movie, generally spells disaster in a film. Not here however, as all of the parts mesh quite nicely and the result is an entertaining movie. Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment all give believable performances. There is imagination at work and the result is that children 8+ in addition to adults will enjoy "Secondhand Lions". So, if you don't mind breaking out the tissues, I recommend this as an evenings entertainment. For comparison, I would rate another tearjerker "The Three Lives of Thomasina" 6.5., and recommend it as an excellent companion to "Secondhand Lions". - MERK

Every decade or so, a really special movie comes out, that touches and entertains like few others do. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine are terrific, the story is very good, the flashbacks are also very good. I saw this movie several years after it had come out on a recommendation, and now I recommend it to everyone. It has a special magic. Animal actors are present throughout, and some are important parts of the plot. The animals perform well, and are a delight to see. The movie is funny and poignant. The coming of the boy into the lives of the old curmudgons changes their lives and the boy's, but it's told in a subtle manner. I like the movie, and recommend it to everybody.