**** out of ****

clay-8

"The Cure" is by far, the only movie to even make me come close to crying. I almost couldn't hold it in.  The film is surprisingly realistic.  I also liked how the movie didn't do like others and only use the parents as a device to push the plot forward; they were actually involved somehow and Anabella Sciorra gave a tragically tear-jerking performance at the end.  It was realistic and genuine.  The film also succeeded in creating a heartwarming bond between the two boys.  I found myself caring about them as well as the other characters.  I also liked how the boys tried everything, including drinking plants, to cure the disease.

score /10

clay-8 31 December 1998

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