This film is really a forgotten gem. It portrays the humanity of a group of doctors, that is inspired by the compassionate Dr.Sayer. They manage to revive a group of living statues from catatonicism including Leonard Lowe, a boy who lost 30 years of his film from childhood to a mystery disease that has paralysed his mind.
However, as they become human beings again they find it difficult to assimilate back into normal life. They struggle to cope with the new world around them, yet they remind the doctors and the hospital staff what life is really about. The simple things that are neglected are what really matter, which is beautifully recreated by the recovering patients. We, as human beings always try to find difficult and complex solutions to our lives - what we always neglect are the basics, the fundamental parts of life - freedom, health, friendship; and these are what need to be addressed within our lives for true happiness.
This film was extremely poignant and touching without being over sentimental and patronising. De Niro and Williams capture the great beauty of the human spirit that lies within us - that inspires compassion, love and care. This film is extremely profound and really made me rethink my life. I highly recommend it.
However, as they become human beings again they find it difficult to assimilate back into normal life. They struggle to cope with the new world around them, yet they remind the doctors and the hospital staff what life is really about. The simple things that are neglected are what really matter, which is beautifully recreated by the recovering patients. We, as human beings always try to find difficult and complex solutions to our lives - what we always neglect are the basics, the fundamental parts of life - freedom, health, friendship; and these are what need to be addressed within our lives for true happiness.
This film was extremely poignant and touching without being over sentimental and patronising. De Niro and Williams capture the great beauty of the human spirit that lies within us - that inspires compassion, love and care. This film is extremely profound and really made me rethink my life. I highly recommend it.