Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Kevin M — 20 Jan 2011

How powerful the love for your kids can be and that's about it.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Kevin M on 20 Jan 2011.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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The most intriguing aspects of Extraordinary Measures relate to the behind-the-scenes politicking that goes on to keep the drug development…

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By Damon R (377) on 01 Oct 2014

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By Nick Pinkerton (448) for Village Voice (8,525) on 26 Jan 2015

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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By Mark V (431) on 18 Mar 2013

Wow! This is a GREAT movie. One of the best I've ever seen! Way better than I expected…

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By Nathan N (592) on 07 Sep 2012

While it tugs at your heart strings (especially if you're a parent), the lackluster acting from its two main leads detracts from what is supposed…

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By Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 04 Jul 2012

Looks and tastes an awful lot like a TV movie of the week…

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By Job I (7) on 16 Aug 2013

This film is somewhat similar to Lorenzo's Oil, but Extraordinary Measures is stuck in convention and has less tenacity and strength than Lorenzo's…

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By Rebeccah R (104) on 16 Oct 2012

You know what you are getting and it is good…

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By Stacey O (187) on 02 Oct 2014

What should be a powerful and moving film starts to feel like a poorly constructed mid day movie…

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By Betsy Sharkey (695) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 20 Nov 2014

The story is poignant and compelling, but ultimately the film doesn't have the heft it needs to fill out the big screen…

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