Secondhand Lions
PG, 2003, New Line Cinema
Director:
Tim McCanlies
Starring:
Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Josh Lucas, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt, Kevin Haberer, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Christian Kane
Plot:
Walter is a shy young boy who is sent to spend the summer with his eccentric uncles. The boy soon becomes enthralled with unraveling the mystery that has followed the uncles for years. Hearing tales of their exotic adventures involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure, not only brings him closer to his uncles but also teaches him what it means to believe in something.
1
Uncles entertained by shooting at salesmen
Themes: Boredom, Communication, Irritation, Rejection, Risk, Surprise
2
Nephew's fearful first night with uncles
Themes: Fear, Growing Up, Honesty, Manhood, Meanness
3
Brothers' adventures told to nephew
Themes: Adventure, Brothers, Deception, Family Heritage, Gifting, Protection, War
4
Boy's bad reaction to chewing tobacco
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Rejection, Sin, Temptation, Training, Trust
6
Hunters disappointed with lethargic old lion
Themes: Adventure, Animals, Compassion, Disappointment, Manhood, Unexpected
7
Hero rescues true-love from evil sheik
Themes: Desperation, Love, Unexpected, Romance, Marriage, Rescue
8
War veteran stands up to hoodlums
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Bullying, Confrontation, Courage, Experience vs Inexperience, Honor, Intimidation, Legacy, Manhood
9
Elderly man thrashes hoodlums
Themes: Aging, Attack, Experience vs Inexperience, Overconfidence, Bullying, Courage, Storms of Life, Underestimate
10
Uncle takes fatherly role with hurting nephew
Themes: Belief, Fatherhood, Manhood, Raising Children, Growing Up, Mentoring, Truth