Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Susan M — 17 May 2010

It's an amazing story, but I'm sad to say it was kind of boring.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Susan M on 17 May 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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