Review of Extreme Measures (1996) by Jimbo R — 21 Jun 2007

Awesome medical mystery/thriller in the beginning. Poses some VERY important questions towards the end.

This review of Extreme Measures (1996) was written by Jimbo R on 21 Jun 2007.

Extreme Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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