Boring, long, and too preachy.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Based on courageous the true story of Augusto and Michaela Odone, two parents in a relentless search for a cure for their son Lorenzo's Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), 'Lorenzo's Oil' tells a tale so tragic yet moving, that it turns out to be An Extraordinary Film! Director George Miller & Actors Nick Nolte & Susan Sarandon bring this true story to life, with sensitivity & maturity. 'Lorenzo's Oil' is about how a family gives their all there is to cure their son from an incurable disease. The film is emotionally harrowing & also hard to watch at times. Your heart sinks for the child & your heartbreaks watching how his parents struggle. But, this is a courageous true-story about not giving up & fighting when life hits you hard. Sadly, Lorenzo, Augusto & Michaela Odone are not more among us. But, 'Lorenzo's Oil' is a salute to their spirits. Its a wonderful, challenging film, that doesn't deserve to be missed!Very Strongly Recommended!

This true story is very interesting to watch. If you like adventure but don't normally go for medical films, you will like this.Lorenzo's parents show great determination to investigate the disease and try to reduce its effects, with some success. When the film was made, Lorenzo had already outlived the doctors' predictions by four years. Although he died about two years ago, it is obvious that the effort was worth it.The chemist who refined the rapeseed oil appeared as himself in this film. Peter Ustinov's performance as the doctor is also worthy of note.See this film - you will find it sad at times but you will like it.

'Lorenzo's Oil' tells an extraordinary story of two parents determined to save their son. Not long after the Odone's move to the States, their son, Lorenzo is diagnosed with ALD, a rare progressive congenital disease that only affects boys. Since there was no cure, and while all the doctors administer experimental treatments that only contribute to the deterioration of Lorenzo's condition, the Odone's have to fight the battle by themselves. Miller's writing and direction are solid. He, along with the actors, really manage to express the pain and hardship of the family. It's easy to empathize with the characters as we hope for them to achieve victory. Nick Nolte's Italian accent might take some getting used to but once one looks passed that, his performance will strike the viewer as something brilliant. A charming Kathleen Wilhoite also deserves special mention as Michaela's supportive sister. The child actor too is terrific. And last, but not least, Susan Sarandon delivers a transcendent performance as Michaela Odone, the mother who will give up at no cost to save her son. Based on a true story, such films remind the viewer the value of determination and courage. While it has its costs, the end result just shows what hope can do when one doesn't give up. Clearly, the real Odone's must have gone through far more than what the film has shown but in the end they managed to save their son and Augusto is now a crucial part of medical research on treatment of myelin while Michaelahas unfortunately passed away as her son lives on. 'Lorenzo's Oil' is an inspiring story that reminds us how miracles can happen when you don't give up.

In my ninth grade biology science class we are watching this movie, because it has to do with genetics and traits. we have not finished it yet, so i cannot spoil it, but please please please think before you have children watch this movie.It may be a great movie for the entertainment value, but it is so heart wrenching that a great deal of 15 year olds in my class are depressed by this movie, and we are in highschool. It is so sad and scary, i don't believe it is appropriate for children to watch. It's pretty embarrassing to cry in class, so you know we wouldn't unless we really couldn't stop ourselves. Most of my class cried during some part of the movie. Like i said, we are only 3/4 of the way through the movie, so we don't have all the information. Maybe the end is uplifting, but you should know until then, it can get pretty bad.