Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Phil B — 17 Jul 2010

Caine and Duvall are perfect for this movie. Loved it!

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Phil B on 17 Jul 2010.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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