Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Jeff B — 24 Aug 2013

Annoying, except for the corporate bureaucracy insight. Lorenzo's Oil was much better.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Jeff B on 24 Aug 2013.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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