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Older Mike: We called him 'The king', because... that's what he liked to be called.
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Older Mike: [on getting the idea to sell golf balls] It was money, I didn't know how it would help but I knew we were better off if we had some than if we didn't.
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Older Mike: There are seven lost secret fascinations and abilities. They are that: animals can talk; your favorite blanket is woven from a fabric so mighty, that once pulled over your head, it becomes an impenetrable force field, nothing is too heavy to lift with the aid of a cape; your hand, held forefinger out and thumb up, acutally fires bullets; jumping from any height with an umbrella is completely safe; monsters exist and can be both seen an done battle with; and the greatest, most special and regrettable loss of all: the ability to fly.
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Boy #1: Dad, he promised to let me play with it, now he says he didn't and he won't.
Older Mike: Did you promise?
[other son nods]
Older Mike: Well, you can't just say, "I promise," then forget about it. "I promise" are the most important words you'll ever say... well almost the most important words you'll ever say.
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Older Mike: [When the bullies showed up] We knew we were dead instantly,the way you always know you're in for it when bigger kids show up. It's a sixth sense you never lose.
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Bobby: He's coming back, Mike. It's not mom's fault, but he's coming back.
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Older Mike: From that moment on, I realized Bobby was my responsibility.
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Description
A moving story about two young brothers whose childhood world of monsters and secret potions is turned upside down when a very real monster—a volatile stepfather—enters their lives. Inspired by a local legend, they attempt to build a working airplane to make their escape. Told in flashback by Tom Hanks (2-time Academy Award® Winner 1995 Forrest Gump, 1994 Philadelphia). Starring: Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Lorraine Braco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi in TV's "The Sopranos," Oscar® Nominee, 1991 Goodfellas, 3-time Emmy® Award Nominee "The Sopranos"), Directed by Richard Donner (Goonies, Lethal Weapon, Conspiracy Theory).
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