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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
EAN: 9781417026838
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 1417026839
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: MCAD26200D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Running Time: 97 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: April 21, 1995
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Parental opposition cannot stop the friendship of two rural minnesota teens one hiv-positive. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 11/23/2004 Starring: Joseph Mazzello Bruce Davison Run time: 97 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Peter Horton
Amazon.com:
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
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
The Cure is a deeply moving account of a tough, unhappy teenage boy living in a pretty dysfunctional home, relating to a younger neighbor who has contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. As a counselor and teacher of children for many years, the film for me depicts something I've witnessed often, but is not part of our general image of teenage boys--the capacity to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion. The terrible need of the little kid next door inspired this quality in the older boy, a need ... Read More
Rating:  -
The movie is excellent!
Great serious movie for kids between 9-13 yrs old
Rating: -
Older movie but when I saw something on TV the other day I was reminded of the story and how great it was. I ordered a copy from Amazon right away as it being old it might not be available down the years. I received the DVD in perfect shape and no order problems just like always. What a great story. I watched it the first for several years and I still was moved by it. Both the child actors grew into well respected adult actors and continue to make films. Do I want to spoil the story for you? I will ... Read More
Rating:  -
This is not a movie I would like my child to see. Three reasons;
1. The "good guy", Erik throws a big rock at the back of the head of a bully after the bully apologized, that blow could have been deadly.
2. Erik steals $300 from the guys that gave them a ride.
3. Dexter later cut his own hand, threatening to give them HIV to keep the stolen money.
This movie could have been so much better, kids deserve better role models than that. It is however ... Read More
Rating: -
"The Cure" is one of the most moving films I have seen in several years. Joseph Mazzello and the late Brad Renfro deliver excellent performances as their respective characters Dexter (Mazzello) and Erik (Renfro). Also worthwhile is Annabella Sciorra's performance as Linda (Dexter's mom). I found the movie online by accident, and was instantly taken with the story.
A movie like this one could not be made today because of the technological advances society has undergone since 1995. It ... Read More
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