Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Ana B — 15 Jan 2009

Golly! I could watch tis all day long...hours on end! One of my top ten favorite movies! Michael Caine and Robert Duvall are a fantastic pair!

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Ana B on 15 Jan 2009.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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