Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Cayli L — 11 Jul 2010

It was pretty good. A little sappy but an overall uplifting movie.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Cayli L on 11 Jul 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mark V (431) on 18 Mar 2013

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By Graham C (431) on 25 Feb 2013

A story abt the pompe disase.... A father who dones everything he can to save his two children with help of Dr Stonehill…

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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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By Brandy Mcdonnell (170) for The Oklahoman (170) on 14 Aug 2018

Geography aside, Extraordinary Measures includes some memorable moments but doesn't live up to the stirring real-life story that inspired it…

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By Demetri C (9) on 12 Sep 2015

I was so entranced by every aspect of this movie I can't think of any part that didn't make it just that much better…

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By Storytellershannon M (41) on 17 Sep 2013

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