Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Erik D — 12 Oct 2010

A remarkable film about never giving up, beating the odds, and beleiving in yourself, and everyone else. Simply remarkable.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Erik D on 12 Oct 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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