Lorenzo's Oil Film Analysis

The movie, “Lorenzo’s Oil,” is about a family dealing with the tragic news of their son diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called ALD. Throughout this movie, it will show the effects of the disorder and the impossible ways of escaping its final results call death. Another visual that is somewhat similar to “Lorenzo’s Oil’’ that I will be comparing is call “The Other Sister.” “The Other Sister” is a romantic comedy involving a young woman (Carla) who is mentally challenged but soon meets the love of her life (Danny). In this comedy, we saw some challenges with her personal life and schooling and how she still fighting to overcame those challenges with her mother years later after returning from boarding school. Out of the two visuals, I will be comparing how both Lorenzo and Carla gained strength and courage, lived their life, and claimed independence. While watching these two visuals, my heart and mind were fighting with each other emotional wise. Both of these films had a lot of ups and downs with the two characters managing to push for what they believe in or want they choose as their independent life. Lorenzo battles with strength and courage and displays how one struggles with sickness but strives with his supportive family. Carla on the other hand has returned home with ambition to train as a …show more content…
The details of both films shows as if the readers have no knowledge of ALD and/or a mental challenge. It was the author’s purpose to either help us learn about these disabilities or to teach us themselves. Out of the two visuals, I hoped I fulfilled the need of comparing how both Lorenzo and Carla gained strength and courage, lived their life, and claimed independence. People with disabilities shouldn’t be restricted from reaching their goals because of a condition, but I think that they should be treated no differently than everyone else in the