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Extraordinary Measures

Synopsis

Inspired by an incredible true story, the CBS Films docudrama portrays one father's desperate quest to save his children from succumbing to a rare life-threatening genetic disorder. Working-class father John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with Pompe disease -- a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. In time, it disables the heart and the muscles, ultimately resulting in death...more

Movies.com Critics

1.5

Dave White Profile

HE'S ALREADY WORKING 'ROUND THE CLOCK!

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2.5

Jen Yamato Profile

Moving topic, mediocre melodrama.

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Other Critics

3.0

45 out of 100 Metascore®

Mixed or average reviews

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For Families

14

OK for kids 14+

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5

Excellent Movie by Gregoryfilms
My wife and I saw this movie on Feb. 19 in Youngstown, Ohio. This was one of the rare movies that when it was over, I can't remember thinking of anything else...

5

Extraordinary Measures by brysortho
I really enjoy true life stories and this is one of them. It has all the ingredients of a heart-warming movie including a good story line, good acting and a...

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