Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Jason G — 25 Feb 2006

Finally Hugh Grant does something with some guts to it!

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Jason G on 25 Feb 2006.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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Can't say I gave it my full atention when I watched it, 'cause I didn't, but I think it was OK. Not more, not less…

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It's a decent plot, but it's executed so poorly. It's a thriller that is not thrilling in anyway…

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By Dustin M (641) on 24 Nov 2010

Complete and utter tosh. A fart of a film…

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By Nicket S (46) on 04 Feb 2010

Decent thriller which keeps you interested till the end.Loved the ending sequence between Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman…

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