Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Dilhara A — 26 Apr 2010

Awesome movie. keeps you glued. Grant is good. loved the suspence.

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Dilhara A on 26 Apr 2010.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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