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Extreme Measures (1996)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:17

Rotten:13

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: At New York's Gramercy Hospital, a homeless man under the care of English doctor Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) dies in a horrific manner. Soon both the patient and his file mysteriously disappear. The... At New York's Gramercy Hospital, a homeless man under the care of English doctor Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) dies in a horrific manner. Soon both the patient and his file mysteriously disappear. The puzzled Luthan is told by a superior to forget about it and move on. Undaunted, Luthan conducts his own investigation--and uncovers a scandal in which homeless people are being used as human guinea pigs in the name of science. The moral Luthan wants to put a stop to this, but doing so may cost him his career--and his life. Adapted from a book by Michael Palmer, the film marches to its conclusion with as much suspense as director Michael Apted's previous thrillers (AGATHA, GORKY PARK, and THUNDERHEART). Grant plays the charming, put-upon Englishman to perfection, while Gene Hackman and Sarah Jessica Parker provide strong supporting roles. An intelligent examination of the contemporary dilemmas in medical ethics, the film concludes with an ending that will challenge viewers' moral beliefs. [More]

Starring: Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse

Starring: Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse

Director: Michael Apted

Director: Michael Apted
Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy
Story: Michael Palmer
Producer: Elizabeth Hurley

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Rob Nelson

The good liberal Michael Apted seems to think he's directing a film about society's exploitation of the homeless. In fact, the exploitation is all his.

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Leonard Klady

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 07:22 AM

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Rob Gonsalves

If it's never as scary or provocative as it means to be, at least it's straightforward and satisfying.

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Chuck O'Leary

A spine-tingling suspense machine that holds you captivated from beginning to end. A much underrated, overlooked thriller.

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comment Comment | May., 28 2004 11:18 AM

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Ken Hanke

Extreme silliness, but kind of fun.

comment Comment | Feb., 18 2004 02:11 PM

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Michael Dequina

Tries to be a both a medical thriller and morality play, and it doesn't quite deliver in both departments.

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Dan Lybarger

A thoughtful if somewhat heavy-handed medical thriller that benefits enormously from Hackman's involvement.

comment Comment | Nov., 05 2003 09:33 PM

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Brandon Judell

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