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For young Walter, (Haley Joel Osment), being stuck on his "crazy" uncles' farm is the last place on earth he wants to spend the summer. First, shocked by their unconventional behavior, indluding ordering an African lion through the mail, Walter soon gets caught up in their mysterious past. The rumors that his uncles (Robert Duvall and Michael Caine) were bank robbers or maybe even worse are hard to believe, but they do seem to have an endless supply of cash!

Little by little, an amazing story comes to life -- filled with adventures in exotic lands involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure. These tales not only bring him closer to his uncles but also teach him what it means to believe in something...whether it's true of not.

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Dove Review

This is one of the better films I have seen in a long time. Of course, Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, shine together as the eccentric brothers and Haley Joel Osment was superb as the unguided nephew, Walter, in need of love and structure. These unlikely elements combine for a wonderful story that is filled with comical occurances. Sometimes it takes the curiosity of the youth to motivate aldults into action. One funny scene is where the brothers are about to shoot at a salesman and Walter asks “why not see what he’s got?” That opens the flood gates to a wild buying spree. This is a warm hearted film sp the Dove Foundation awards the Dove Seal to this film, even in its original theatrical release. It was rated PG, but still had a bit of crude language. This is a wonderful film that will make you feel good a day long.

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