Secondhand Lions

so i know this movie isn't on the "movies to see" list, but it was on tv, and I really liked it.

I don't think it hit it big in the movie theaters or anything, but i think it should've.
if you don't know the story, this kid, Walter (or haley joel osmond) gets dropped off at his great uncles' house (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall) by his mom. his two uncles had just turned up after 40 years and rumor had it they had a lot of money. Walter's mom drops him off there for the summer and tells him to find where the money is hidden while she goes off to "school." not long after being at his uncles' house, walter tries to phone his mother because he wants to leave, but can't reach her because she's not at the college.
after this, walter stays with his uncles and has an growing better time.
the whole movie is hilarious with various traveling salesmen stopping by the house, relatives trying to stay with them so they could get the money, the crazy things they buy, and the stories they have from those 40 years they were missing.

it seems like half fantasy, but yet believable. it still has its heartwrenching moments and i pretty much love the lifestyle they had. very carefree. and no cheesy relationships. well there's one, but it's only reflected on, not in the present. it's just a feel-good movie

recommended for: the next movie you see. anytime.