Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Sargunan I — 07 Sep 2010

Feel-good movie; a little off the beaten path. One you can watch safely with your kids that will also keep you engaged.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Sargunan I on 07 Sep 2010.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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