Greetings again from the darkness. This is a fine mainstream movie that most family members can enjoy. The problems occur when one tries to look much deeper. As a film lover, I will never miss an opportunity to see screen legends Michael Caine (with a Texas accent?) and Robert Duvall work together. They are masters of their craft. Also, to watch the development of Haley Joel Osment as a teen actor holds some interest. Although, in this movie, he provides no answers as to whether he has a future in films. He has the crying on demand and skittish nature to play the wounded young teen, but whether he has the skill to carry a more difficult role remains to be seen. His awkward appearance will not help. Director Tim McCanlies (from SMU in Dallas) does a nice job of filmmaking with the limited script. Every scene cut too early - leaving the audience with an empty feeling on what is really going on with these two fascinating, anything-but-senior citizens. The whole thing with Nikki Katt and Kyra Sedgwick was just plain terrible and embarrassing for all involved. This movie only works when Caine and Duvall are onscreen.
Review of Secondhand Lions
