Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Bevin S — 18 Mar 2008

I really like this movie. It's sweet and funny. Although I don't really like Haley Joel Osment that much in it.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Bevin S on 18 Mar 2008.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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