The Cure
by Peter Horton
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Actor: Aeryk Egan, Brad Renfro, Delphine French, Joseph Mazzello, Mona PowellDirector: Peter Horton
Brand: Universal
Cinematographer: Andrew Dintenfass
Editor: Anthony Sherin
Producer: Bill Borden
Producer: Eric Eisner
Producer: Mark Burg
Producer: Todd R. Baker
Writer: Robert Kuhn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-11-23
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of The Cure
Movie Review: Excellent film; Exceptionally poor DVD transfer
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Cure" is one of the most moving films I have seen in several years. Joseph Mazzello and the late Brad Renfro deliver excellent performances as their respective characters Dexter (Mazzello) and Erik (Renfro). Also worthwhile is Annabella Sciorra's performance as Linda (Dexter's mom). I found the movie online by accident, and was instantly taken with the story.
A movie like this one could not be made today because of the technological advances society has undergone since 1995. It would be nearly impossible for two teenagers to run away from home and sail down the Mississippi without being found via GPS, cell phone, or similar divices. However, when the movie is viewed from a mid-1990s perspective, those issues are not bothersome. Mazzello's heartwarming scene about the questions of life and death as well as the sadness Renfro portrays after Dexter's death are worth the price of the film.
I am thoroughly convinced after watching this film that Joe Mazzello and Brad Renfro are two of the most underrated actors of the 1990s. They bring the story to life, causing the viewer to believe in Erik and Dexter's quest to find the cure for AIDS and save the latter's life.
Unfortunately, the DVD does not live up to the exceptional acting. As other reviewers have noted, the transfer is FULL SCREEN (1:33:1) and in MONO. I urge the reader to seek out the LaserDisc version, which was released in WIDESCREEN and has DIGITAL STEREO sound. This film is far more enjoyable in widescreen, as the 1:85:1 aspect ratio allows the characters breathing room. The digital stereo sound naturally brings out elements of dialogue and music that are missed in mono.
Even with the poor DVD transfer, I highly recommended "The Cure" for anyone who believes in the power of friendship and hope.
RATING
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Film: 4/5
DVD: 2/5
LD (LaserDisc): 4/5
FINAL: 4/5
Summary of The Cure
Parental opposition cannot stop the friendship of two rural minnesota teens one hiv-positive. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 11/23/2004 Starring: Joseph Mazzello Bruce Davison Run time: 97 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Peter HortonThis heartfelt drama tells us it's an AIDS movie that's not about AIDS. When this film keeps its promise (roughly the first three-quarters), it's a winner, a film about a truly notable friendship between two 11-year-old boys. Diagnosed with AIDS from a blood transfusion, Dexter (Joseph Mazzello) has gratefully bypassed most of K?bler-Ross's stages of death. He is, however, an outcast among his peers until Erik (Brad Renfro) comes along and finds him quite normal. Their bond deepens as they look for a cure for the disease using odd forms of scientific theory. Part educational text, part Mark Twain adventure, part tearjerker, the movie relies on something not found in movies these days: a love affair of male friendship. At its center are two of the best pre-actors around. Mazzello (Jurassic Park) has a professional presence on screen. The wild card is Renfro in only his second role (the other was The Client). As the outgoing, Huck Finn-ish boy, he has impressive physical abilities that communicate a naturalness on screen. The film's sappy hospital scenes bog down the picture tremendously, but they do lead to two special scenes that end the movie. The Cure is an assured directorial debut by TV actor Peter Horton (thirtysomething). An interesting note: single mothers raise both kids, a fact never lingered on--refreshingly so--in the script written by Robert Kuhn. --Doug Thomas
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