Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Jonny P — 01 Apr 2012

GOOD MOVIE. UNCOVERING THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT GOES ON IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM!! CHILLING!

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Jonny P on 01 Apr 2012.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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