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Second Hand Lions

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by RunninRaven, Sep 21, 2003.

  1. RunninRaven

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    I see a lot of movies. I don't normally rave about movies like they are the greatest thing in the world. The last one I can remember was Pirates of the Carribean, and before that the 2nd Matrix installation. But I must say to you all, go out and see Second Hand Lions. It is one of those movies that won't let you down. It's a little something for everyone.

    I think if I had to use one word (or maybe phrase) to describe the movie, I would call it heartwarming. It is a heartwarming film in every sense of the word. You leave the theater smiling. I'm a huge Robert Duvall fan, and he doesn't disappoint in this movie. Michael Caine is great as well and Haley Joel Osment didn't squint his face up so much that I hated him, so I was cool with his performance as well.

    Anyone else see it? What was your reaction?
     
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    Havent seen it yet but interestingly enough my dad is great friends with the director and writer Tim McClanlis(sp)

    I've known the guy my whole life too he's sorta a goof but he writes well.

    Ps: He also wrote Iron Giant, and wrote and directed Dancer Texas Pop. 81
     
  3. RunninRaven

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    Yeah, I noticed that the director was from Texas. Graduated SMU, as I recall (Rimbaud's all time favorite university). I hope the movie does well in the theater, because I think it is one of Duvall's better performances. But judging by the overall interest in this thread, I suppose it probably won't garner much attention.
     
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    I had not heard of it until I saw a commercial for it tonight...I think I might check it out this weekend... Duvall is one of my favorite actors.
     
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    "Hey, my balls just dropped. How you like me now?"
     
  6. StupidMoniker

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    I think that the Return of the King trailer will be attached to it after Sept. 26th, so you may want to wait until then.
     
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    That's one movie that I really want to go see. Bob Duvall is a friggin badass...
     
  8. finalsbound

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    I can't believe I saw this movie, but I thought it was great. That sixth sense kid is a really good actor. And, well, Michael Caine and Robrt Duvall were at their best. Very, very good movie.
     

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