Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Gary V — 09 Jul 2010

Awesome movie - so makes me wish I was smart. Totally "Hollywoodized" story, but really incredible.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Gary V on 09 Jul 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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