Secondhand Lions

Finrod Felagund · 02-09-2004, 11:37 AM

This has got to be one of the best movies I've ever seen!

It stars Haley Joel Osment as a young boy dumped off at his uncles' (played by Michael Caine and Robert Duvall's) house. They don't know what to do with eachother, but the grow into frienship and tell the boy of their youth and adventures with evil sheiks, germans, and beautiful princesses in Africa. Look up a real review to get the story, but wow, it's amazing!

I give it four thumbs up!

Cirdan · 02-09-2004, 03:31 PM

We just watched it this past weekend. Really very good. Just enough of everything to keep you entertained throughout. The in-laws, the fight, the flashback bits, etc

Finrod Felagund · 03-03-2004, 11:47 AM

SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!

Katie of the Golden Wood · 03-03-2004, 06:34 PM

This was an awesome movie...I especially liked the part where one of the uncles says something about how its important to believe in things, even if they might not be true.

Many critics say it was overly cheesy, but I loved it. Lots of critics seem so callused sometimes. My hometown newspaper movie critic once said he didn't see the glass as half full or half empty, because he had huge cracks running through them.

Definitely worth seeing though. Funny and inspiring.

Katie

Finrod Felagund · 03-04-2004, 01:30 PM

The quote you're referring to is in my sig!

Katie of the Golden Wood · 03-08-2004, 04:55 PM

Oh wow it is! Haha, I can be very unobservant.

Thanks for putting it in your sig because I printed it out and can hang it in my room

*Runs to find tape*

Katie

Lady Ravyn · 03-08-2004, 10:58 PM

i just saw it saturday; very good! i thought it looked a little corny and mushy, but it was really awesome!

Katie of the Golden Wood · 03-09-2004, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lady Ravyn
i just saw it saturday; very good! i thought it looked a little corny and mushy, but it was really awesome!

Haha, I guess it was a little, but I like corny, mushy things

Katie

***gdl96*** · 03-09-2004, 10:41 PM

My sister rented it this weekend but I only got to see half of it. I liked what I saw though. Wish I coulda finished it.

Elanor · 12-15-2005, 01:03 AM

I saw this recently and thought it was cute. A very good plot except for the very end, which was just a little too cheesy.

I mean, who knew the kid was going to become a cartoonist? He wasn't drawing, cracking jokes, or writing at all during his childhood.

And him meeting the grandson of his uncles' nemesis was very awkward and seemed to be trying too hard to be moving. Kind of sad that the brilliant little Haley Joel Osment has turned into such a wimpy seeming teenager. But maybe he'll improve. Anyway, the two old guys were awesome.

rohirrim TR · 12-15-2005, 04:24 PM

that was a great movie, so funny the way the old dudes are always shooting people.

salesman: would you like some life insurance?

*BOOM*

salesman: *drives away*

old guys: a pity he doesn't have more faith in his own product.

edit: this wasn't in the movie but it was inspired by the movie.

02-09-2004, 11:37 AM	#1
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	Secondhand Lions This has got to be one of the best movies I've ever seen! It stars Haley Joel Osment as a young boy dumped off at his uncles' (played by Michael Caine and Robert Duvall's) house. They don't know what to do with eachother, but the grow into frienship and tell the boy of their youth and adventures with evil sheiks, germans, and beautiful princesses in Africa. Look up a real review to get the story, but wow, it's amazing! I give it four thumbs up! __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

02-09-2004, 03:31 PM	#2
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	We just watched it this past weekend. Really very good. Just enough of everything to keep you entertained throughout. The in-laws, the fight, the flashback bits, etc __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

03-03-2004, 11:47 AM	#3
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

03-04-2004, 01:30 PM	#5
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	The quote you're referring to is in my sig! __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

03-08-2004, 10:58 PM	#7
Lady Ravyn Thief Queen of Entmoot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oh, I just wander around, aimlessly... Posts: 1,060	i just saw it saturday; very good! i thought it looked a little corny and mushy, but it was really awesome! __________________ smooch Proud Member of the Evil Mooters and upstanding citizen of the Planet Bob! And all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be... My Space! Cynicism is what happens when a person opens their eyes; stops blinking in the sun, and starts wondering "why". Question everything, believe only that which you yourself deem true. Go ahead- Call me cynical.

03-03-2004, 06:34 PM	#4
Katie of the Golden Wood Enting Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: US of A Posts: 69	This was an awesome movie...I especially liked the part where one of the uncles says something about how its important to believe in things, even if they might not be true. Many critics say it was overly cheesy, but I loved it. Lots of critics seem so callused sometimes. My hometown newspaper movie critic once said he didn't see the glass as half full or half empty, because he had huge cracks running through them. Definitely worth seeing though. Funny and inspiring. Katie

03-08-2004, 04:55 PM	#6
Katie of the Golden Wood Enting Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: US of A Posts: 69	Oh wow it is! Haha, I can be very unobservant. Thanks for putting it in your sig because I printed it out and can hang it in my room Runs to find tape Katie

03-09-2004, 10:41 PM	#9
*gdl96* the greg the admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 2,101	My sister rented it this weekend but I only got to see half of it. I liked what I saw though. Wish I coulda finished it.