Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Paula C — 23 Jun 2011

I cried in the beginning and end. It was ok.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Paula C on 23 Jun 2011.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Todd K (48) on 09 Jan 2013

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By Marco V (71) on 10 Jul 2012

Sabiendo que está basada en un caso de la vida real, es interesante la lucha contra las limitantes económicas. Very good, I liked it…

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By Stacey O (187) on 02 Oct 2014

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By Gary T (2,283) on 17 Jan 2015

WOW......WOW.....WOW.....SO SO SO SO SO BAD......MAN THIS IS SUCH AN AWFUL MESSY MESSY MOVIE 2 WATCH, IT IS SO SO SO SO DREADFUL, IT IS SUCH…

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By Bill Goodykoontz (2,123) for Arizona Republic (3,909) on 11 Nov 2014

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 31 May 2014

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