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Extreme Measures
Michael Apted
(1996)
113min
15 Certificate
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Review
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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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Rank Film Dists Ltd
Guidance:
Violence, swearing and nudity.
Available on:
video and DVD
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