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Extraordinary Measures

2010 · 1h 46m · Drama

IMDb 6.4 Metacritic 45 RT 29%

Skip it. 'Extraordinary Measures' is a well-intentioned but paint-by-numbers disease-of-the-week drama that trades genuine emotion for manipulative sentimentality. Even with solid cast members (Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford), the film hits every predictable beat without earning any of its emotional moments.

Plot

Working-class father John Crowley is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children are diagnosed with Pompe disease—a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. With the support of his wife, John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist, Dr. Robert Stonehill to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of his children. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies.

Director: Tom Vaughan

Cast: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger

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