Lorenzo's Oil (DVD)

This film had a big mpact on me ,it tells the story of a couple whos son is diagnosed with a very rare illness and has very little time to live before he goes blind and becomes paralysed.After reciveing no hope from the doctors the parents embark on finding a cure for there son by doing imense research and eventually come up with some astonishing results. The fascinating thing about this film is that its a true story and its very compelling to watch.Nick nolte and susan sarandon do a fantastic job as the parents its truly a award winning perormance that makes you feel the frustration of the parents . Theres no getting away from it it is a sad film but it has ...  Read the complete review

As an introduction to the film, imagine that you have a child with a rare illness and you are told that there is no cure for that illness. This was the dilemna that faced a real life family and one that could happen to any family in the world, but what is remarkable about this film is the way in which the delicate subject matter of childhood illness is dealt with. It is a story of hope, a story of one woman's fight for her child, and shows how powerful motherhood can be and also how inadequate the system is when dealing with rare deseases. The story begins with Lorenzo being diagnosed at the age of 5 with a terrible illness for which there was no known cure. ...  Read the complete review

This film tells the true story of a five year old boy, Lorenzo, who is suddenly diagnosed with a rare and fatal disease, and his family's brave and relentless struggle to find a cure. Lorenzo diagnosis with ALD comes as a severe shock to his parents, especially when they learn how the disease will progress. The film tells the story of Lorenzo's parents relentless pursuit for a cure for the disease. This story shows us that the medical profession does not always have the answer to all our questions, and shows us what a single individual can achieve when driven. This is a tremendous story of showing human courage and detemination at its best. Despite ...  Read the complete review