Review of Lorenzo's Oil (1992) by Khumanand P — 13 Nov 2009

Great movie, Susan's character very believable, great but tragic storyline about parents willing do do anything for their child...

This review of Lorenzo's Oil (1992) was written by Khumanand P on 13 Nov 2009.

Lorenzo's Oil has generally received very positive reviews.

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This curious element, inserted in a fiction that is so traditional that it seems fusty and that [director George] Miller serves with dynamism…

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