Interesting review of "Secondhand Lions"

[PoliteSuccubus]

Secondhand Lions ultimately tries to show that we all possess the capability to lovingly raise a child, no matter how unprepared or ill-suited we believe we are for parenthood. It's also a subtle yet unmistakable endorsement of same-sex parenting--straight or gay--in the guise of boyhood nostalgia. McCanlies puts forth his agenda in a quiet, gentle manner that doesn't hurt the film's family disposition.

 

[Etoile]

They're supposed to be his uncles, right? I wonder if mention is made that both aunts died, or if they're just single, or if they're actually supposed to be a couple.

 

[PoliteSuccubus]

I'm going to go see it today or tomorrow, so I'll get back to you on that.

 

[Rhys]

Welcome back PS

 

[deliciously_naughty]

makes me want to see it even more

 

[PoliteSuccubus]

Ok, sorry for the long delay, I finally saw it yesterday.

The movie itself was a bit of a let down, but still very nice.

The main same sex child rearing scene was very powerful however.

The mother comes back for Walt with her new "friend" who hits the boy and tries to get him to tell him where the money is hidden that the two old men stash somewhere. Seeing this the boy's pet lion attacks the man.

They take the man to the hospital and then pack up Walt's things and the mother tells the uncles that she's not going to stay with him, but Walt realizes on the way to Vegas that his mother intends to stay with him anyway and jumps from the car.

In the first scene we see of the mother actually caring for the boy she stops the car and rushes to him to see if he's alright.

"Has he hit you yet?" Walt asks her and she says "None of your business!" But turns her head away, unable to meet his eyes.

"Do something for me for once!" Walt begs her. "Do something that's good for me!"

The something is allowing him to stay with his uncles, a same sex couple (non-sexual) over going with her into what will be an abusive relationship.

She agrees.

After that some very powerful parts of the movie fall flat on their face due to inept acting and directing.

The message isn't veiled at all, which is refreshing. And the scenes where Herb is teaching young Walt about manhood is the best in the movie.

 

[69forever]

Ok, sorry for the long delay, I finally saw it yesterday.

The movie itself was a bit of a let down, but still very nice.

The main same sex child rearing scene was very powerful however.

The mother comes back for Walt with her new "friend" who hits the boy and tries to get him to tell him where the money is hidden that the two old men stash somewhere. Seeing this the boy's pet lion attacks the man.

They take the man to the hospital and then pack up Walt's things and the mother tells the uncles that she's not going to stay with him, but Walt realizes on the way to Vegas that his mother intends to stay with him anyway and jumps from the car.

In the first scene we see of the mother actually caring for the boy she stops the car and rushes to him to see if he's alright.

"Has he hit you yet?" Walt asks her and she says "None of your business!" But turns her head away, unable to meet his eyes.

"Do something for me for once!" Walt begs her. "Do something that's good for me!"

The something is allowing him to stay with his uncles, a same sex couple (non-sexual) over going with her into what will be an abusive relationship.

She agrees.

After that some very powerful parts of the movie fall flat on their face due to inept acting and directing.

The message isn't veiled at all, which is refreshing. And the scenes where Herb is teaching young Walt about manhood is the best in the movie.

Polite my prayers have been answered. If nothing went right the rest of the weekend...knowing you are ok and back is enough. There are a lot of us who missed you, not the least of which was me.

 

[PoliteSuccubus]

I can't believe you said that! *totally blushing* Thank you for saying the sweetest thing!

*big hugs*

 

[Northcountryguy]

Ok, sorry for the long delay, I finally saw it yesterday.

The movie itself was a bit of a let down, but still very nice.

The main same sex child rearing scene was very powerful however.

The mother comes back for Walt with her new "friend" who hits the boy and tries to get him to tell him where the money is hidden that the two old men stash somewhere. Seeing this the boy's pet lion attacks the man.

They take the man to the hospital and then pack up Walt's things and the mother tells the uncles that she's not going to stay with him, but Walt realizes on the way to Vegas that his mother intends to stay with him anyway and jumps from the car.

In the first scene we see of the mother actually caring for the boy she stops the car and rushes to him to see if he's alright.

"Has he hit you yet?" Walt asks her and she says "None of your business!" But turns her head away, unable to meet his eyes.

"Do something for me for once!" Walt begs her. "Do something that's good for me!"

The something is allowing him to stay with his uncles, a same sex couple (non-sexual) over going with her into what will be an abusive relationship.

She agrees.

After that some very powerful parts of the movie fall flat on their face due to inept acting and directing.

The message isn't veiled at all, which is refreshing. And the scenes where Herb is teaching young Walt about manhood is the best in the movie.

Thanks for the great insight into the movie - have been wanting to see it, and this gives me the nudge I needed. Appreciate your views and your form of expression.