The coming of age movie Secondhand lions is a family movie. It has a lot of comedy, drama and historic adventures. The movie was written and directed by Tim McCanlies and was released in September 19, 2003. He is known for his work in Secondhand Lions, The Iron Giant and Dennis the Menace Strikes Again. Jack. N. Green did the cinematography and is known for his work in Unforgiven, Serenity and other movies. Cinematography includes the lighting, wardrobe and momentum. It had considerably good momentum. Most of the lighting was key lighting which is the brightest light. This is because of the natural look since it was shot mostly outdoors. The movie was mostly filmed on location in Austin, Lockhart and Pflugerville Texas and there were a few
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The unlikely progressive relationships in all aspects aptly fit the title. It also kept us viewers oriented of how the shy boy Walter (played by Haley Joel Osment) evolves into a better individual. Haley Osment did a good job in portraying his role during his youth. He was forced by his mother Mae played by Kyra Sedgwick, to live with his great uncles Hub and Garth played by Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. At first they have a hard time, but then they warm up to each other. All of the characters did justice to their roles. Especially the role of the brother played by Robert Duvall was very well performed because he is a completely different individual in person. The growth of familial values is what stood out to me the most. The McCann brothers are supposed to be the cool guys who are hot blooded and hard headed. But as we get to know them better, we witness their genuine good personalities. There are four factors which must have caught the attention of the audience. Firstly, they used a real lion. Secondly, Robert (Hub) was so calm and composed when he was fighting the gangsters. In fact he offered them advice about how to fight. Thirdly, Kyra (Mae) exhibited her motherly love when she adhered to her son. Fourthly, at the end of the movie the Sheikhs grandsons come to acknowledge and honor their death. Nevertheless they prolonged the suspense to the very
The unlikely progressive relationships in all aspects aptly fit the title. It also kept us viewers oriented of how the shy boy Walter (played by Haley Joel Osment) evolves into a better individual. Haley Osment did a good job in portraying his role during his youth. He was forced by his mother Mae played by Kyra Sedgwick, to live with his great uncles Hub and Garth played by Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. At first they have a hard time, but then they warm up to each other. All of the characters did justice to their roles. Especially the role of the brother played by Robert Duvall was very well performed because he is a completely different individual in person. The growth of familial values is what stood out to me the most. The McCann brothers are supposed to be the cool guys who are hot blooded and hard headed. But as we get to know them better, we witness their genuine good personalities. There are four factors which must have caught the attention of the audience. Firstly, they used a real lion. Secondly, Robert (Hub) was so calm and composed when he was fighting the gangsters. In fact he offered them advice about how to fight. Thirdly, Kyra (Mae) exhibited her motherly love when she adhered to her son. Fourthly, at the end of the movie the Sheikhs grandsons come to acknowledge and honor their death. Nevertheless they prolonged the suspense to the very