Extraordinary Measures
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45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Starring: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell
  • Summary: From his working class roots, John Crowley has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill. Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system – and time. But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test - the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children. (CBS Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kate Ward
    75
    Hardly an extraordinary movie. In fact, it's hard to believe that this schmaltzy film found its home on the big screen rather than the Hallmark Channel. But I dare you not to feel something at its conclusion.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    Extraordinary Measures has a soppy piano-and-strings score, but the primal fear of loss sharpens every scene.
  3. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    60
    The overall feel is one of a generic, feel-good drama, albeit one with Harrison Ford stomping around most of the time as if someone kicked him in the shins. One suspects that this is a story that deserved better.
  4. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    25
    Everything about this excruciatingly dull, talky film screams made-for-network-TV: The I'm-only-here-for-a-paycheck performances by famous actors; the Crate and Barrel catalog mise-en-scene; the syrupy, heartwarming score that lays the pathos on so thickly you gag on it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. MikeS.
    10
    A moving film that kept me interested. A must see in my opinion.
  2. Forrestgump1
    8
    "This is one Terrific movie from start to finish this movie Grips! you with very compelling performances by Brendan Frasier and Harrison Ford .. this is a true tear-jerker , Excellent movie .. , this is a truly Hopeful and Uprising and very inspirational film" .. A… Expand
  3. JamesH.
    5
    It is an inspiring story and very well meaning, but it is so bogged down with extremely stereotypical characters and contains every cliche in the book, therefore it leaves nothing original for the viewer to enjoy. It relies too much on manipulating the audience with melodrama, rather than to offer originality. The performers try, and they do well with what they have. Well produced. It may be based on fact, but I wasn't convinced in the least.… Expand
  4. StephenG.
    4
    This was very medicore. Although the peformances were Ok..., this movie is good for doctors who love to hear facts about medical procedures. Unfournately, no one else really wants to see a movie almost all about facts about a girl's body.… Expand

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