Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Thomas W — 16 Aug 2010

There is absolutely NOTHING extraordinary about Extraordinary Measures. I don't want to come across as "heartless" because the film is about some deep subject matter (based on true events surrounding a father and mother how go to "extraordinary measures" to bring awareness to a deadly disease afflicting two of their three children); but it isn't high quality.

The film feels like a tele-film or Lifetime or Oxygen movie of the week (with a better-than-average cast). The parents are played by Brendan Fraser (George of the Jungle, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Gods and Monsters) and Keri Russell (tv's Felicity, Waitress, The Upside of Anger) who seek out a reclusive researcher in Nebraska who is played by Harrison Ford.

I believe you were supposed to feel sorry for this struggling family, but the main child who is affected by the rare genetic disorder isn't likable as she is nothing but sarcastic and snide. I didn't believe she could have the number of friends at her birthday party as I wouldn't be able to tolerate her for a very long period of time (I know .

.. that sounds terrible, but see the movie and I bet you'll agree). You wanted her to shut up ... not die. The movie was rather awkward as it didn't have any real emotion because I didn't care for these characters (knowing that they were based on real people didn't help b/c the movie was so lackluster).

This film was truly mediocre and ho-hum.