The Crowley's are facing the inevitable as their children Megan (Meredith Droeger) and Patrick (Diego Velazquez) approach the end of their ropes. At eight and six, they were already much older than most with Pompe, though apparently their ages were exaggerated in the movie. Desperate for a miracle, John reaches out to Dr. Stonehill (Harrison Ford), a university researcher whose theories seem to hold the most promise for saving the lives of his children. Dr. Stonehill, however, is a cantankerous old SOB who likes to do things his own way and doesn't play with others. I don't think I've seen Harrison Ford yell so much in one movie before.
The drama plays out, intertwining family, medical, and business drama into a dramatic series of events as they form a new company, make deals with big research labs, race against the clock, and teach an old dog new tricks - dramatically.
Despite being based on real life events, this movie plays out - for the most part - in a rather predictable manner, feeling a bit scripted. Maybe that is Brendan Fraser's fault. No matter what I see him in, I think ape man and can't take him seriously. Though he was good in Scrubs. Harrison Ford is perfect as a grumpy old man, probably because he's starting to turn into one in real life. The movie also gives us a look at the unfeeling politics behind big medical corporations by using phrases like "acceptable death rate."
Overall this is an OK, middle of the road, feel good drama with some preachiness on what is really important. And Harrison Ford turns out to have a heart after all.
*** (3/5 stars)
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