Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Mark R — 11 Jul 2008

This is a very funny movie. Michael Caine and Robert Duvall play their characters perfectly.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Mark R on 11 Jul 2008.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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