Extreme Measures

Michael Apted (1996)

113min

15 Certificate

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Our Score

by Joanna Berry

In this extremely silly but enjoyable Coma-style medical thriller, Hugh Grant stars as a doctor who uncovers dastardly deeds involving homeless patients at a big city hospital. Grant - too wooden to be convincing - is out-acted and outclassed at every turn by co-star Gene Hackman, who chews the scenery as the revered surgeon who is Grant's number one suspect. Director Michael Apted's film (which was produced by Elizabeth Hurley for Simian Films, the company she set up with Grant) contains few surprises, but it does have a few laughs thanks to Grant and Hackman (unintentionally and intentionally, respectively).

Summary

A promising young doctor is shocked to learn a respected neurologist may be carrying out illegal experiments on homeless patients in a risky attempt to find a cure for paralysis. However, when he decides to take action, he underestimates the danger he is putting himself in. Thriller, starring Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse and Bill Nunn.

Cast & Crew

Dr Guy Luthan Hugh Grant

Dr Lawrence Myrick Gene Hackman

Jodie Trammel Sarah Jessica Parker

Frank Hare David Morse

Detective Burke Bill Nunn

Bobby John Toles-Bey

Dr Jeffery Manko Paul Guilfoyle (2)

Dr Judith Gruszynski Debra Monk

Dr Mingus J K Simmons

Hospital lawyer David Cronenberg

Director Michael Apted

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Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Rank Film Dists LtdGuidance: Violence, swearing and nudity. Available on: video and DVD

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