Lorenzo's Oil

Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 30, 1992

8.2	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 16 Ratings

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Kai82Nov 5, 2021

A remarkable and unique movie. It won me over back in my youth when I neither liked drama movies nor was sensitive for the topic. Here was something unlike I had seen before. It was fascinating, had strong actors and a story that createsA remarkable and unique movie. It won me over back in my youth when I neither liked drama movies nor was sensitive for the topic. Here was something unlike I had seen before. It was fascinating, had strong actors and a story that creates emotions. Also it is based on real events. Lorenzo Odone and the struggles with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) were real. The story is based on events from 1983 up to 1992. The story is about Lorenzo Odone who has ALD. ALD is a genetic disorder mostly appearing in infancy. It is rare and deadly. Most people only life a few years after the diagnosis and it is a cruel deterioration process. The doctors cant help as it is rare disease and are also indifferent as they see ALD as incurable. His parents decide to take matters into their own hands. They will become experts in the matter and will leave no clue unchecked. This is the set up for the movie. It works really well. The great performances of the actors enhances the story. Both together create a remarkable, immersive and emotional experience. It made me feel the struggles and I could relate to the characters. Firstly I want to praise director George Miller. He is normally just the guy who made Mad Max as it is his most famous work. However he made also other movies I consider hidden gems. This and “The Witches of Eastwick” are underappreciated. Lets continue with the excellent cast. We have Nick Nolte as Auguste Odone and Susan Sarandon as Michaela Odone. Both made an amazing performance. They deliver all emotions that go along with the struggles and I often forgot it was a movie to use a valid description. Then we have Zack O’Malley as Lorenzo Odone. Good child actors are scare and he was one. Excellent performance and amazing as he was just 6 years old. For the rest we got good additional actors with Sir Peter Ustinov, Kathleen Wilhoite and Gerry Bamman to name the most popular. I must mention that Peter Ustinov is always excellent and the others deliver a good performance too. I praise the whole cast but especially the main characters. They show a performance that grabbed my attention and made me feel the movie. Overall I already said that I do not like drama movies. This is an exception and I recommend this with passion. An easy 10/10 form me as the story and actors create an amazing experience.… Expand

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April22Jun 13, 2019

Beautiful, really good movie, I love it! Maybe its best movie!!! Good job!!!

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