Lorenzo's Oil
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Movie Reviews of Lorenzo's Oil
Movie Review: Depressing, yet hauntingly beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
Back in my High School years, I had to watch "Lorenzo's Oil" in Biology class. I thought I would be bored straight through, but it caught my attention. Now I can see why it's so good. It's a hauntingly beautiful film that would most certainly cause tidal waves of tears for those who are easily saddened. Nolte and Sarandon are fantastic as the couple that would never give up on their own damaged son (although Nolte's accent can be a bit laughable). Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" is a nice touch as well. I would only recommend this film to those who are interested in science and good drama, but not to those who would NEVER want to see a kid's life being torn apart by a rare disease. Keep in mind that it's based on a true story; that's what makes this film more mesmerizing than it is.
R.I.P. Lorenzo Odone
Movie Review: Bookbug
Summary: 5 Stars
This story about parents researching a treatment for their son's incurable and untreatable ALD disease in spite of a general lack of real support is inspiring. They persevered when their support group leaders insisted they needed to accept their son's death. When doctors were horrified that anyone without a medical degree would experiment on their own son to find a cure - even though the result of NOT trying and evaluating possible medications was disability, dementia, and death, they didn't give up. This medical drama is well produced. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering to the end. Although the story isn't finished yet, the "end" is satisfying and challenging.Movie Review: Absorbing Lorenzo's oil
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had M.S. since 1979. Watching 'Lorenzo's Oil' was a spiritual, incredible journey which Lorenzo's parents undertook. Their energy, perseverence was inspirational! I have taken my own journey with my own myelin destroying disease. Having people courageously fight to help me would have been miraculous, as my NFL Football Coach/Husband of 35 years has moved us 14 times. I have seen the most committed neurologists and keep fighting the ravenges of this disease. Seeing this movie for the first time yesterday gave me renewed energy to recenter my frequently discouraged soul. An EXCELLENT use of time to watch and think. Susan Town Shea, Leawood, KSMovie Review: very moving story
Summary: 5 Stars
Lorenzo's oil - more than just a great movie.: An article from: Medical Update is a very moving real life story. It is the emotional journey of the parents of a boy afflicted with a very rare hereditary neurological disorder. Their efforts prolonged their son's life by several years and resulted in the discovery of an oil that can cure the disease if taken early enough in the diagnosis. Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte offer a wonderful portrayal of these determined parents.Movie Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Movie shows how desperate people can be for cures for their medically fragile children. This is a very realistic look at people and how they would react to this kind of crisis. As a father of a child with autism, I have observed some of the same reactions in the autism community. GOTTA FIND A MIRACLE CURE....GOTTA FIND A MIRACLE CURE!!!!
Acting is excellent in this film...it never got the BIG attention it deserved.
Jeffrey McAndrew
author of "Our Brown-Eyed Boy"