Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Oliver K — 24 Jul 2010

Very touching film recommend it for a sunday morning relaxed moment. Frasier and Ford are amazing.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Oliver K on 24 Jul 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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