Review of Secondhand Lions (2003) by Wes G — 26 Apr 2008

I tend to stay away from the family movies - but this was a pretty great one.

This review of Secondhand Lions (2003) was written by Wes G on 26 Apr 2008.

Secondhand Lions has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shannon U (4) on 12 Jul 2016

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By Jimmie W (14) on 28 Jun 2016

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By Darrin C (626) on 25 Feb 2015

Garnering a cast of such a highly established pedigree and so severely underutilizing their talents renders Secondhand Lions a completely forgettable…

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By Whtcrow 4 (3) on 05 Oct 2014

Love this. It is a sweet movie with some awesome storytelling. Great for all ages and well worth the watch…

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By Phillip F (23) on 05 Feb 2017

One of my favorite movies. I just love how these guys show the kid how to be a real man not some punk. Def a movie worth buying…

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