A very good movie

I wasn't expecting much from this movie. Indeed, it seemed to be one of those typical dreadful true lifetime stories with some annoying sentimental music. However, I must admit it, I was this time really swept away by this story and it is the proof that this genre which I usually despise can be actually quite spellbinding. The weird thing is that the story is actually rather straightforward (a young boy gets sick and his parents decide to find a cure for him) but the execution was just quite amazing. Of course, you have the standard melodramatic music, the drama, the emotional climax, but there is also a rational logic in the plot. I mean, you do believe, thanks to the great performances by Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon, that those two people would be smart enough, determined enough and dedicated enough to eventually pull this off. Concerning George Miller, his directing was quite impressive, miles away from his other work such as the Mad Max trilogy, 'The Witches of Eastwick', 'Babe: Pig in the City' or even 'Happy Feet'. The guy seems to be a really versatile director and it is really too bad that he's not been more productive those last years. I sure would have loved to see his Justice League flick but it wasn't meant to be, I guess. Anyway, to conclude, coming back to our main subject, it is really a great drama and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

8/10