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List Price: $9.99 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 3896
Released: November 23, 2004 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
This heartfelt drama tells us it's an AIDS movie that's not about AIDS. When this film keeps its promise (roughly the first three-quarters), it's a winner, a film about a truly notable friendship between two 11-year-old boys. Diagnosed with AIDS from a blood transfusion, Dexter (Joseph Mazzello) has gratefully bypassed most of Kübler-Ross's stages of death. He is, however, an outcast among his peers until Erik (Brad Renfro) comes along and finds him quite normal. Their bond deepens as they look for a cure for the disease using odd forms of scientific theory. Part educational text, part Mark Twain adventure, part tearjerker, the movie relies on something not found in movies these days: a love affair of male friendship. At its center are two of the best pre-actors around. Mazzello (Jurassic Park) has a professional presence on screen. The wild card is Renfro in only his second role (the other was The Client). As the outgoing, Huck Finn-ish boy, he has impressive physical abilities that communicate a naturalness on screen. The film's sappy hospital scenes bog down the picture tremendously, but they do lead to two special scenes that end the movie. The Cure is an assured directorial debut by TV actor Peter Horton (thirtysomething). An interesting note: single mothers raise both kids, a fact never lingered on--refreshingly so--in the script written by Robert Kuhn. --Doug Thomas
The Cure Reviews:
The Cure (Movie) 
2008-07-20 - I thought this was a good movie - not great, but good. It addresses the current topic dealing with kids, or anyone who end up with AIDS through a blood transfusion (a rare event nowadays). This movie is not for young children because of language and other inferences made in some of the scenes. Some of the situations were a little out there, but still it got the main theme of the movie across.
One of my faves!
2008-04-07 - Most of my favorite movies were not critically-acclaimed and not big box-office winners. And this is a prime example. On the surface it is a drama, but there are many layers to this moving story. It is a thought-provoking and inspirational movie.
An 80's Treasure
2008-03-23 - The main characters in this film are disillusioned with goodness in this world and they find it in one another. It makes a statement against social prejudice, that it is excactly that, prejudice, and that they (the main characters) would have sacrificed a meaningful friendship and personal development had they give in. Another theme in this movie is about not being resigned to life and living even in the face of death. The downside to this release is that the disc is in 4:3 aspect ratio and some of the breathtaking scenery that the film was captured in does not shine through, especially in the world of HD today. The story does shine through however and it captures some of the fears of its day about AIDS. I like the hope this movie holds to, of people in each other. I give it 5 Stars!
A Sad Touching Story From Top To Bottom
2008-03-22 - What can i say about this movie??????? There's only one or two words to describe "The Cure", and that is 'Sad' and 'Touching'.
Brad Renfro (sadly passed away) and Joseph Mazzello did an amazing performance as their role as Eric & Dexter.
Two boys who live next door befriend with Dexter having aids, and his buddy Eric search for clues to find a cure in time.
Once he search for answers, both Eric and Dexter embark on a mission to New Orleans where a famous doctor helps guys like Dexter heal their disease.
But sadly, their journey ends in disaster where both Dexter and Eric head back home to find that Dexter's life is in jeapordy.
I have to say that this movie was so emotional i couldn't help but bursted out with tears.
There are some fun stuff that Eric and Dexter does while they are on their journey, they also have an adventure of a lifetime.
This movie is a must see. I give it 5 out of 5.
A CHILDREN'S BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
2008-02-18 - SORRY FOLKS, YOU NEED TO BE GAY TO REALIZE THIS IS A GAY PREPUBESCENT LOVE STORY, COMPLETE WITH A PREDICTABLE (MEANING DEATH TO QUEERS) ENDING. I CALL IT A DISNEYLAND BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN-- ITS IMMEDIATE REFERENCE BEING THE CHARMINGLY HOMOEROTIC HUCK AND TOM (NO JIM HERE) ARCHETYPE. NOW THAT I HAVE SHOCKED YOUR SENSIBILITIES LET ME SAY THAT RENFRO AND MAZZELL0 ARE SIMPLY LUMINOUS AS THE LEADS, AND THAT THE ADULT ACTORS ARE ALSO OUTSTANDING. THE KIND OF MOVIE THAT SIMPLY HAS TO BE IN MY COLLECTION.
