Extreme Measures

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Extreme Measures

R,

1996,

1h 58m,

Mystery & Thriller

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55%

33 Reviews

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41%

10,000+ Ratings

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Dr. Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) treats a homeless man with strange symptoms, but then the patient disappears out from under his care -- along with any files pertaining to him. In trying to track the man down, Luthan gradually begins to suspect there is a conspiracy, which is leading him to the highly respected Dr. Lawrence Myrick (Gene Hackman). Unfortunately, the powers behind it would prefer that he not snoop around, and Luthan finds himself being destroyed both professionally and personally.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

The movie, written by Tony Gilroy, is pitched at a higher level than most thrillers; the dialogue is literate and intelligent, and Grant is more of an everyman than an action hero.

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Jan 1, 2000

2/4

Is it excusable to kill a few indigents here and there experimenting for a miracle cure? Measures' painfully protracted Hour 2 turns into a melodramatic debate about ethics.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

May 18, 2018

3/4

...a solid medical thriller that's lamentably been forgotten in the years since its 1996 theatrical release.

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Charlie Lyne

Ultra Culture

Oct 31, 2011

It's a fish out of water story in which neither the fish nor anybody else seems aware of his 'out of water' status.

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Rob Nelson

Boston Phoenix

Sep 5, 2009

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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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Jul 30, 2007

B

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

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Han L

Aug 5, 2018

Watched this again after about 20 years. Wish Gene Hackman hadn't retired - Great actor! One of Hugh Grants few decent non-comedies before his career imploded. Plot still holds up well

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Michael Apted

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Hugh Grant

Dr. Guy Luthan

Gene Hackman

Dr. Lawrence Myrick

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Synopsis

Dr. Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) treats a homeless man with strange symptoms, but then the patient disappears out from under his care -- along with any files pertaining to him. In trying to track the man down, Luthan gradually begins to suspect there is a conspiracy, which is leading him to the highly respected Dr. Lawrence Myrick (Gene Hackman). Unfortunately, the powers behind it would prefer that he not snoop around, and Luthan finds himself being destroyed both professionally and personally.

Director: Michael Apted
Producer: Elizabeth Hurley
Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.4M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Surround

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