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Summary: A tour de force of the power of the human mind
Review: I would first like to say that the review writen which begs you to consider how "lukey" you are is one of the most disgusting things I've seen voiced on the Internet and I'm amazed the person had the capacity to enjoy this movie, although I am certain they enjoyed the thought of Lorenzo getting so sick, as apparently they wish the poor to get on their knees to them and view this as some sort of virtue.For those of you in the world who still believe the human mind is not helpless and useless in the face of tremendous challenges, buy this movie. It is a powerful work that screams to its viewers never to lose hope -- and never to place your fate in the hands of faith. Go to work. Learn. Take yourself to your limit, and push beyond it. If Lorenzo's parents had simply set back and waited for divine intervention, or had waivered in the faith in their own minds, their son would be dead. Instead they showed the great things that can be achieved by man.
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Summary: How is Lorenzo now?
Review: I'm 12-year-old boy. By watching the film, I felt lucky that I'm helthy, and felt strong sympathy toward families who has child suffering from the disease. At the end of the film, saying Lorenzo's illness was under control, and his couragious parents were trying to rebuild his helth. It is 8 years since the story was filmed. I'm sure all viewers around the world are curious how Lorenzo is doing. Is it possible for the film producer to find the answer for the film viewers who care about Lorenzo? Much appreciate your kindness. Jeff Lee
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Summary: an allegory for the DIY/open-source/free-software movement
Review: In an effort to not spoil the film, I'll make this review more abstract. With open source software development, there are various phases to the project:
1) there must be a problem that you want solved
2) you see if others have tried to solve it
3) if no one has solved it, you study up on the problem to see what's involved in solving it
4) you look if there are tools/papers/whatever available to help you solve your problem
5) through tedious trial and error, you attempt to solve your problem
6) finally, after you've solved your problem, even partially, you want to share your solution with the community The rare genetic disease that their son has is "the problem" and the parents in this film go through all the above phases. Most of the movie is focused on phases #4 and #5 (and it can get even a little tedious for the viewers at this point). But there is a particularly poignant scene where the parents try to do phase #6 (sharing their findings) and are thwarted. The bureaucracy of the so-called "experts" and the particular organization involved stops them. (I guess this is sort of a "Fountainhead" moment in the film.) I encourage all computer programmers to see this movie.
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Summary: Lorenzo today
Review: Lorenzo is now 18 years old and has continued to progress. He now can perform simple actions upon request, such as "pulling his arm across his chest." His parents, Augusto and Michaela Odone, maintain the Myelin Project, a non-profit Foundation which not only reports on current research, but encourages the development of cures for demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis and ALD. Their courageous hope is that the combined power of concerned citizens and clinical and laboratory researchers will end these debilitating conditions. There are several avenues of cutting-edge research summarized at the site.
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Summary: A Must Have
Review: Lorenzo's Oil is one of my favorite movies. It is unique movie because it is a rare case study of people taking action in the face of the resounding "it can't be done". This movie expands the realm of the possible, it forces the viewer to wonder what assumptions am I taking for granted. What could we as individuals, institutions, companies and nations accomplish if we approached problem solving in an alternative fashion. The Odonai's story although very moving is a useful exercise in constructive problem solving. The motivating force for the Odanai's, of course, is the desparate battle for the life of their son.
The Odanai's were not idealistic. They were educated and confident that anything someone else could figure out they could too. They proceeded methodically; they taught themselves the language of medicine, the processes involved, and most difficult of all they continued their project in spite of the naysayers, the hopeless, and the well meaning who created obsticales. The Odanai's also utilized the technique of cross pollination, raising money to assemble adepts in the field to focused seminars, on the condition that they, the Odonai's, be allowed to participate and ask questions. Hardest for them it seemed was getting others to take them seriously. A pitfall for all professionals is taking feedback from others outside their fields who may have some very constructive feedback or who can make useful "connections" in information. Well, what can you accomplish when you put a group of experts together in a room and tell them solve a problem--an atom bomb? In this instance, in an environment where every expert said a cure for their son was impossible, the Odanai's went ahead and discovered a cure. Best of all this is a true story. And the story's not over. The Odani's maintain a web site and you can follow the ongoing research of both the personal journey of this family and the progress of the disease. For any parent with a child in trouble this movie is an eyeopener. For educators, innovators and business people exploring how we bring ideas into the world this movie is a classic. And Susan and Nick are great actors. My thanks to them both for participating in this extraordinary movie.
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Summary: A Must Have
Review: Lorenzo's Oil is one of my favorite movies. It is unique movie because it is a rare case study of people taking action in the face of the resounding "it can't be done". This movie expands the realm of the possible, it forces the viewer to wonder what assumptions am I taking for granted. What could we as individuals, institutions, companies and nations accomplish if we approached problem solving in an alternative fashion. The Odonai's story although very moving is a useful exercise in constructive problem solving. The motivating force for the Odanai's, of course, is the desparate battle for the life of their son.
The Odanai's were not idealistic. They were educated and confident that anything someone else could figure out they could too. They proceeded methodically; they taught themselves the language of medicine, the processes involved, and most difficult of all they continued their project in spite of the naysayers, the hopeless, and the well meaning who created obsticales. The Odanai's also utilized the technique of cross pollination, raising money to assemble adepts in the field to focused seminars, on the condition that they, the Odonai's, be allowed to participate and ask questions. Hardest for them it seemed was getting others to take them seriously. A pitfall for all professionals is taking feedback from others outside their fields who may have some very constructive feedback or who can make useful "connections" in information. Well, what can you accomplish when you put a group of experts together in a room and tell them solve a problem--an atom bomb? In this instance, in an environment where every expert said a cure for their son was impossible, the Odanai's went ahead and discovered a cure. Best of all this is a true story. And the story's not over. The Odani's maintain a web site and you can follow the ongoing research of both the personal journey of this family and the progress of the disease. For any parent with a child in trouble this movie is an eyeopener. For educators, innovators and business people exploring how we bring ideas into the world this movie is a classic. And Susan and Nick are great actors. My thanks to them both for participating in this extraordinary movie.
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Summary: A very, very important film
Review: Lorenzo's Oil which I relate to in the same category as the book Let Me Hear Your Voice by Catherine Maurice is a very important film regarding parental love and fighting for your child. Similarly to the book, Lorenzo's parents takes a confusing and "hopeless" situation wherein no hope is offered for their child and turn the "establishment" on its ear by not giving up. I believe that people planning to become parents should see this movie as a required educational project, this is what can happen and this level of dedication is a prerequisite to parenthood.
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Summary: Lorenzo's Oils
Review: Lorenzo's Oil's is a remerkable movie. I had heard about this movie, and the desease the little boy, Lorenzo, is effected with before. When i saw this movie for the first time in 1996, i was overwelmed. The movie is excellent, The acting is wonderful, and overall, i think it was a great idea for the movie. i have seen Loreno's Oils so many times, that i have lost track, and have been so inspired and interested in it, that i have chosen to become a doctor because of it (I'm a highschool sophmore). Also, in my Anatomy class, we have to do a 7 page report on the topic that interests us the most, and of course i chose ALD, Lorenzo's desease, and will also be using clips from the movie as part of my presentation. If this movie can make someone actually WANT to write a 7 page research paper, it must be interesting. i sugest anybody interested in the feild of medicine, or any feild for that matter, watch this movie, just once. after that one time, you'll never be able to stop. I promise.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: 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"
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Summary: the movie was GREAT
Review: My class watched this movie and we all thought that it was GREAT! The actors did an Excellent job! I would really love to know what has happened to Lorenzo and if the movie has changed his life in any way? If someone could just inform me that would be Awesome!
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