Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Monica W — 17 May 2010

Sincere performances help raise this from mere TV drama, but not really by much. Nevertheless affecting.

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Monica W on 17 May 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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