Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Mark W — 09 Mar 2008

Very good movie, interesting drama. Very moving.

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Mark W on 09 Mar 2008.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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