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Lorenzo's Oil

very powerful movie--- not for the weak-hearted

I attend a Health Science Course and my teacher showed this movie to all her classes. It moved the entire class. We the movie was over everyone wanted to know if Lorenzo was still alive. The actor did and excellent job of sucking us into amazement. Thank You for this film. :-)

I attend a Health Science Course and my teacher showed this movie to all her classes. It moved the entire class. When the movie was over everyone wanted to know if Lorenzo was still alive. The actors did and excellent job of sucking us in :-)

I watched the movie yesterday, and I have to tell you, it was probably the best movie I have ever watched. I'm a college student and I actually learned some valuable things in this movie about medicine! I think that what the Odone's did was truly a miracle. And I hope Lorenzo gets well. Are they gonna make a Lorenzo's Oil Part 2? I'd really like to see how Lorenzo is doing....... Thank You!

I watched the movie yesterday, and I have to tell you, it was probably the best movie I have ever watched. I'm a college student and I actually learned some valuable things in this movie about medicine! I think that what the Odone's did was truly a miracle. And I hope Lorenzo gets well. Are they gonna make a Lorenzo's Oil Part 2? I'd really like to see how Lorenzo is doing....... Thank You!

My wife and I are parents to a boy with Asperger's Syndrome.
When we lived in Israel, we had no idea what to do for him,
and we faced overt hostility almost everywhere we went. We
were blamed for his problem; we were threatened by the
authorities that he would be taken from us. We were driven
into poverty trying to help him. Ultimately, we brought him
to the U.S., and at last he is doing better. The thing that
motivated me to stick by him despite all odds was a film
that I saw on television in 1994: Lorenzo's Oil. If the
Adone family could devote themselves so totally to saving
the life of their son, I decided that I owe my son no less
than that. No movie has ever had such an effect on me. I
know that the story on film could not possibly reflect what
the Adone family endured in real life, but the message is
one that every responsible parent should know and implement
in the face of adversity; I did, and I don't regret it.

I am 15 years old and I thought that this movie was
amazing. My biology teacher showed this to our class and
it moved us all. We also wanted to know how Lorenzo was
doing and found out he can now move one arm!! I think it
was a really well done movie and I think that they
portrayed the picture of a suffering family VERY well

I thought Lorenzo's Oil was a fantastic and very realistic
movie. I viewed this movie in my year 11 psychology class,
and we were in tears the whole way through it. It showed
the determination of parents who would do anything for
their son, even if it meant rebelling against higher
authorities. It really made you think about things, it's a
pity more movies aren't the same.

ps. Thanx for the great site, it was fantastic to see
other peoples views on the movie.

I watched this movie and I wept. I could not believe the
strength, courage, love, and determination from Mr. and Mrs.
Adone. Everything they did was in the name of their son.
They proved that fighting was worth all the pain and
humuliation. They did it. Absolutely amazing! Whatever
happened to Lorenzo? I have searched and searched to find
out how he is. I haven't had any luck. If anyone knows,
can you please e-mail me? Thank you. I loved the passion
from the family, friends, and some doctors. Emily.

i Loved this incredible movie. Reminded me that love can
move mountains. Does anyone know how Lorenzo is doing? If
anyone does I would really appreciate an update or where to
find any update on this little boy (who must be 15 or so
now!) Thanks a million!!

It was a very powerful and touching movie that was well done. I really enjoyed it alot. I just found out that Lorenzo is dead he died at the age of 17.

the movie was very well done - it took a difficult subject
and carried us along with it, learning as we went. I
watched it because I have a six month old niece that was
just diagnosed with cerebrohepatorenal (Zellwgers's)
syndrome, one of the metabolic peroxisomil disorders of
which ADL is a part. We are trying to understand what our
options are in helping her.

I loved the film. Just saw it last night. The film
protrayed depth and character and at the end I noticed they
gave Agusto an honorary medical degree. I'd like to know
if Lorenzo is still alive. They did mention the film was
concluded in 1992 and at that time he had regained some
function. I am going to read more on the subject of ALD.
My heart goes out to the parents of these children. I
think it was very effective when the woman in the audience
(with the ALD child taking "Lorenzo's Oil") stood up and
proclaimed it works. It was very effective that others
didn't agree and then all of a sudden everybody wanted
some. Please advise how I can research and find out about
the Odone familiy and Lorenzo. Thank you very much.

This was an excellent movie. I try to watch it everytime
it airs. I commend the parents for taking the initiative
to find a cure for Lorenzo and the other children that were
suffering from the disease. I also think that the mystery
of science is great but the scientists and doctors ( in the
movie ),especially the doctors, wanted to continuously use
the children as lab rats which was causing many of the
children to die when they should have listened to the
parents in the first place!!!! It just goes to show that
doctors are not always right and you don't need a Phd to
find a solution to an illness.

I often wonder about Lorenzo and if you have any
information about his will being would you please let me
know. Although I do not know him personally, I love
children and it hurts to see them suffer, especially when
they have no control over what has happened to them.

I hope he is doing well and May God have a blessing on him
and his family and all the other parents and children that
are suffering.

--Zandra

This was an excellent movie. I try to watch it everytime
it airs. I commend the parents for taking the initiative
to find a cure for Lorenzo and the other children that were
suffering from the disease. I also think that the mystery
of science is great but the scientists and doctors ( in the
movie ),especially the doctors, wanted to continuously use
the children as lab rats which was causing many of the
children to die when they should have listened to the
parents in the first place!!!! It just goes to show that
doctors are not always right and you don't need a Phd to
find a solution to an illness.

I often wonder about Lorenzo and if you have any
information about his well being would you please let me
know. Although I do not know him personally, I love
children and it hurts to see them suffer, especially when
they have no control over what has happened to them.

I hope he is doing well and May God have a blessing on him
and his family and all the other parents and children that
are suffering.

--Zandra

I thought that this was a very good movie and I think that
Lorenzo, Micaela, and Augusto are the bravest people I've
heard of. I wish that I could meet them. When I get older, I
will put my heart into helping Lorenzo and his parents fight
this awful disease. Until then, Adieu.

My Genetics class watched this movie. My teacher felt that
it was a great movie for our class to watch. I thought that
it was great that Lorenzo's family didn't give up because
they wanted to save their little boy. In the future I plan
to become a docotor because I want to help children like
Lorenzo. I feel that this was a great movie. There isn't
too many movies that explain a disease. With my interest
in medicine I would really like to see more. This movie was
great.

This movie is such an inspiration. The Myelin Project, started by Lorenzo's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Odone, works to unite the scientific, medical, and family communities while fighting the normal pride and bureacracy of medicine. I contacted this foundation this week and found out that Lorenzo Odone is still alive! He will turn 21 next month (May, 1999)

I saw the movie with my biology class. It was a very touching movie and I realized what some families have to go through. I commend the family for ffighting back against the doctors and finding a cure. My second cousin was just recently diagnosed with ALD and seeing this movie helped me prepare what to expect.

We watched the movie in our Life Science class. The movie
was very good. It showed that Mr. and Mrs. Odone loved
Lorenzo and with their love, he was getting better. I
noticed that Michalla didn't go to work at all because she
had to stay with Lorenzo 24 hrs. a day. When I was watching
the movie, I started to cry.