Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Carolynn C — 31 Aug 2008

A fantastic family movie. I really enjoyed Robert Duvall & Michael Caine in their parts as brothers with mysterious pasts.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Carolynn C on 31 Aug 2008.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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