Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Monique Y — 08 May 2010

A sensitive story told in a very realistic way where there is time to laugh and time to cry, time to be patient and time to demand... you get the drill...

This review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) was written by Monique Y on 08 May 2010.

Extraordinary Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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When the critics say a movie is bad, I usually loved it!! It was a real heartfelt movie…

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By Roni F (23) on 22 May 2012

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By Thomas P (1,379) on 20 Oct 2012

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By Megan S (472) on 01 Jan 2014

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By Brendan R (232) on 16 Sep 2014

The conflict in this movie seemed to be on a cycle of repeat. It also seemed formulaic compared to a lot of similar movies…

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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 Katia O (6) on 02 Nov 2012

I liked the actors, the extras, the story…

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By Scott A (1,031) on 06 Oct 2012

Basic tearjerker is pretty much made for TV stuff. Not horrible but not great either. Russell seems a tad wasted…

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 31 May 2014

The storytelling and the visual style are rarely more than workmanlike, and the big scenes arrive punctually and are played with minimal nuance…

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By Robyn M (1,282) on 18 Jul 2012

Inspiring, tear jerker, and ordinary best describes Extrodinary Measure…

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