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Robert Duvall & Michael Caine
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Texan tale.
Some may have preconceived notions about
“Secondhand Lions”, the new movie directed and
written by Tim McCanlies (“The Iron Giant”). The
basic plot: Haley Joel Osment plays a young boy
who must go live with his two eccentric uncles,
played by Robert Duvall and Michael Caine.
Knowing little else about the movie, some may
expect it to play out like any cliched coming-of-
age story complete with oldies songs and life les
sons learned. Walking out of the movie, the audi
ence will have experienced everything that it
expected and given much more.
With wonderful acting by all involved.
“Secondhand Lions” is one of those movies that
leaves viewers with a special feeling in their hearts
as they walk out of the theater. While that last
statement must reek with artificial sugar, it is the
only way to describe the movie.
Osment has grown a lot since the days of see
ing dead people, and viewers will realize it as soon
as he opens his mouth. He has made a wise career
choice by appearing in this movie, which is sure to
be a family pleaser. Osment will not fall into the
same trap that other child actors before him have
befallen. Duvall and Caine may be showing their
age, but they continue to take roles that allow them
a chance to use it to their advantage. Full of mis
chief and ultimately warmth, they generate an aura
around them that leaves viewers with little choice
but to fall in love with them.
McCanlies has crafted a poignant script full of
laughter, heart and a dash of adventure. With the
ability to create believable characters in a surreal
quasi-fantasy world where anything is possible,
the movie takes the innocence of childhood and
crafts an ideal world from its shadow. Containing
everything from buried treasure, true love and a
lion, the story manages to convey the timelessness
of a good tale.
With lush cinematography by Jack N. Green,
the movie sparkles with life and wonder. The
beautiful scenery shot in and around Austin cap
tures the magic of Texas. McCanlies has really
outdone himself with his writing and directing.
With witty dialogue and often touching moments,
this film captures human drama and the ideal
childhood perfectly. At one point in the movie,
Duvall gives Osment a speech about the art of
being a man.
“Damn it!” Duvall says. "If you want to believe
in something, then believe in it! Just because
something isn’t true, that’s no reason you can’t
believe in it!”
McCanlies has a huge future ahead of him and
this movie deserves a large box office turnout.
With the release of several potential blockbusters
Robert Sauceo
The Order
Twentieth Century Fox
Starring Heath Ledger &
Shannyn Sossamon
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Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bn;
Helgeland is reunited with stars Heath Ledgerr.
Shannyn Sossaman from 2001’s “A Knight’s Talc
for his latest film, "The Order.”
Produced, written and directed by Helgelac
“The Order” follows a tradition established h
movies such as “The Exorcist” and “The Omer
in exploring dark religious themes, though witk
out as much impact.
Ledger plays Alex Bernier, one of the las
remaining members of a special order of priest
dedicated to fighting demons and evil spirits,
devotion to the church is compromised whenl*
meets Mara Sinclair, played by Sossamar
Sinclair accompanies Bernier to Rome to inves
gate the mysterious death of a fellow memberi
the order.
There he discovers that a sin-eater, whopos
sesses powerful supernatural abilities may be tie
cause of his friend's demise, and may be afterfe
also. To add to his problems, Bernier is forcedto
re-evaluate his position as a priest when Ik
becomes involved in an evil plot to bring theDaii
Pope into power.
“The Order” runs for one hour and 42 minute-
and the viewer is aware of every second ofit.IlK
movie plays at a crawling pace and its dull sound
track adds to the bleakness.
The audience quickly becomes detached fa
the story, while the actors’ lackluster performanc
es fail to draw them in.
The director and the cast fail to accomplish
their main job. which is establishing a connection
with the audience.
During the movie, the viewer is left unsure of
where it is going and leaves the theater withai
empty feeling.
For those movie fans who like a late nigh
viewing experience, be warned— do not wati
this movie after midnight. This advice doesn,
come from the movie’s potential to offer a tea/]'
experience, but from its tendency to put its view
ers to sleep.
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