Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Le Greg P — 18 Feb 2009

A great movie that I think not many people saw!!

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Le Greg P on 18 Feb 2009.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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