Sick Product of a Sick System

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Don't listen to the negative reviews

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

One of my favorite movies of all time. This is a feel good, great for the whole family and loved by viewers of all ages. I went into this movie not knowing anything about it, and was surprised to find that I'd stumbled upon something special... Next time you're in the mood for a feel good film that will make you smile, just watch it!

The first night is absolutely awful, the uncles do not really want him there, and when he begs his mother to take him with her, she refuses. He is told by the two old men that whenever he gets hungry, he needs to cook on his own, and if he ever needs anything, to tend for himself or better yet, get used to not having it. His room is on the upper floor of the house, full of dust, his bed raises a cloud of dust when he falls on it, worrisome and feeling abandoned. Soon though, he starts to ask these old men questions about their lives and discovers a world of heroic fights in Africa, traveling around the world, honor and courage, endless love and unseparated brotherhood.What are the memorable take aways for me:1. Sometimes, the best thing a mother can do for her child is to leave him with people who can offer the love, security, affection and be the role model she will never be able to offer. How important it is for a woman to choose the partner which can take care of her children, not abuse them.2. A lioness will always takes care and fights for her cubs, no matter what. The lioness is the mother this boy never had.3. Old people, in order to live a long life, need a strong enough reason to live for, something to strive for, something to bring value to their lives and in the lives of others, more than anything else.4. Whatever you do in your life, lead a memorable one, and die with your boots on.Words which impressed me:"Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil; and I want you to remember this, that love... true love never dies. You remember that, boy. You remember that. Doesn't matter if it's true or not. You see, a man should believe in those things, because those are the things worth believing in."

Once in awhile Hollywood takes a chance on a Family Friendly throwback to an innocent age before the Code broke down and a Rating System was installed. A time when Movies at times, and audiences were routinely given a joyful juvenile fun filled escape with poignant Life Lessons that entertained. Fairy Tales and Storylands unscathed by cynicism.Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Harry Osmet are forced into approximation and the screen comes alive with a Coming-of-Age Tale of Male Bonding and Wonder. The Movie is expertly imaged with swashbuckling adventure and contains wishful things like True Love, being a Real Man, and animal sidekicks.Some say that this is pure Cornball and the Film knows that and plays it well. A beautiful looking Film, but the Critics were tepid. One wonders why and perhaps it's all that cynicism that infects the intellectual with a worn out attitude and the heart suffers. Inspirational, charming, and certainly a treat for Family viewing.

After long time, I watch this movie recently in 2015 and the movie is still outstanding. Probably the best idea, story and characters that made into family movie. Really enjoy this movie. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine as usual always play charismatic character and humorist at the same time.Haley Joel also as usual play the character who in the middle of inner conflict of trust with himself and his mom, but eventually could solve based on his experience with his uncles.Very recommended movie for family and all age, and maybe never get bored to watch this movie for the second and third time.