Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Heather M — 27 May 2010

The 1st time I've seen a movie where the biotech/pharma industry isn't demonized.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Heather M on 27 May 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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