Review of Declaration of War (2011) by Howard F — 25 Mar 2012
Declaration of War was, to me, the opposite of Lorenzo's Oil. Not that they weren't equally good movies in their own way, but whereas that movie devoted a lot of its running time to showing a child suffering in agonizing, disturbing detail that served to lessen its emotional impact and increase its horror, Declaration of War leaves the suffering mostly to the imagination.
This is a movie about Romeo and Juliette first and foremost, and how their son's cancer changes them from carefree young adults to some of the bravest parents I have ever seen in medical dramas. This is a light, often funny movie, but don't let that fool you into thinking it has no emotional impact.
It does, in showing small details and raw, honest emotion.
This review of Declaration of War (2011) was written by Howard F on 25 Mar 2012.
Declaration of War has generally received positive reviews.
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