Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Benjamin K — 14 Dec 2010

Decent movie. Two great actors. Good storyline (true story) heartfelt story.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Benjamin K on 14 Dec 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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So-so acting, script, screenplay & directing adds up to a so-so TV movie. save your money…

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Such a touching an inspiring movie... I had misty eyes most of the time...The actors were brilliant too! :)…

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Fraser is open and appealing, and Ford, his acting mostly isolated in the right corner of his mouth, does well enough with a secondary part…

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