Secondhand Lions

It's a feel-good movie, but not in a bad way. It makes you feel good the way that “Forrest Gump” made you feel good, as if the filmmakers were seriously trying to make a fun, wholesome, entertaining movie without taking on the industry with a moral agenda.

When a director has two actors as iconic and skillful as Robert Duvall and Michael Caine for his leads, all he has to do is point the camera in their direction and it's hard to go wrong.

Writer-director Tim McCanlies works in broad, kid-friendly strokes, and he's not afraid to lay on the sentiment, but his cast makes sure it's well-earned.

Coming-of-age schmaltz fest.

Mr. McCanlies's style lurches between the lyrical, the fantastical (flashbacks to the uncles' youth) and the clumsily antic, and Mr. Osment's performance is woefully stiff and inexpressive.

The only saving grace is that Caine and Duvall don’t overdo the southern-coot stuff.

Cornier than the cornfields spread out in front of the dilapidated rural Texas manse inhabited by Robert Duvall and Michael Caine, playing grumpy old brothers with mismatched accents.

This movie is a coming of age story, comedy, drama, love story and adventure. It will make you feel good inside. The perfect remedy to all the cynicism out there in the world and cinema.

My favorite film of all time. I remember first picking this up from Blockbuster with my parents when I was a kid, the name and DVD case intriguing me. Boy was I in for one hell of a surprise as from start to finish I was completely enraptured. To this day, I can watch this film over and over without it getting old. If you're looking for a good adventure, packed with emotional and inspiring moments, then this is the movie you've been looking for.

"Secondhand Lions" is a charming and heartfelt coming-of-age story that balances warmth, humor, and adventure with remarkable finesse. Anchored by standout performances from Michael Caine and Robert Duvall as eccentric uncles, and Haley Joel Osment as their curious young nephew, the film explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the transformative power of storytelling. Its seamless blend of magical realism, emotional depth, and gentle humor creates a timeless family movie that resonates with audiences of all ages. Thoughtfully directed and beautifully shot, it is a film that celebrates imagination, the bonds of chosen family, and the enduring value of living boldly.

A feel good coming of age story that is as filled with laughs as it is touching moments, Secondhand Lions is a great family night movie. I can't believe it took me so long to watch this movie, but I am very glad I did. Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, and Haley Joel Osment give incredible performances, and the script is whimsical with a beating heart behind it. This is a must see!

Robert Duvall and Michael Caine are Hollywood legends, who prove their reputation in Secondhand Lions. It's kind of a hokie story that really only works because of its extremely talented cast. Walter is sent to spend the summer with two bizarre and distant relatives, who mysteriously left forty years earlier to travel the world, and whom returned just as mysteriously. Like I said, the story is a bit weird, but it's extremely entertaining. The whole cast is terrific and the film is much more than what it appears to be on the outside. It's about living your life to the fullest and believing in whatever it is that makes you happy. It's a story everyone can relate to, with a cast I can't say enough about.