Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Brad O — 19 Jun 2010

Not an extraordinary movie but it was better than I expected. Quite dramatic and warming.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Brad O on 19 Jun 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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