Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Kaelin O — 21 May 2010

If you're a parent or have a heart for kids, grab the tissues.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Kaelin O on 21 May 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Grant M (157) on 03 Dec 2012

I went into this with somewhat low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Good movie with good acting and writing…

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine (Vulture) (3,519) on 14 Oct 2016

Extraordinary Measures has a soppy piano-and-strings score, but the primal fear of loss sharpens every scene…

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By Marco V (71) on 10 Jul 2012

Sabiendo que está basada en un caso de la vida real, es interesante la lucha contra las limitantes económicas. Very good, I liked it…

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By Dierregi (39) on 09 Aug 2014

I do not find movie about sick children entertaining, Even less so, if based on a real story of suffering…

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By Nathan N (592) on 07 Sep 2012

While it tugs at your heart strings (especially if you're a parent), the lackluster acting from its two main leads detracts from what is supposed…

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By Stephen Cole (251) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 01 Sep 2015

Best when Fraser is on screen…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 09 Oct 2014

The most intriguing aspects of Extraordinary Measures relate to the behind-the-scenes politicking that goes on to keep the drug development…

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By Malachi R (25) on 26 Aug 2012

I watched this for Harrison Ford and that's it…

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By Joe T (673) on 10 May 2012

This Big Pharma reimagining of LORENZO'S OIL is more placebo than strong medicine, and it might've pulled in bigger ratings as a LifeTime movie…

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By Nik M (576) on 23 Feb 2013

It's not particularly inspiring as its story may intend and the delivery isn't too potent either, but it could make do for a family movie night…

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