Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Brad W — 27 Sep 2008

A 'kid's' movie that strikes a chord in adults just a well. Not in that snarky way either.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Brad W on 27 Sep 2008.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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