Extreme Measures

R

1996

1 hr. 58 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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56%

34 Reviews

Tomatometer

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 he not snoop around, and Luthan finds himself being destroyed both professionally and personally.

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The late Michael Apted tells us about the deadly lengths we go to as far as medicine Based on the book by Michael Palmer and starring Gene Hackman, Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse, JK Simmons, and the late Bill Nunn The story follows a young doctor, Guy Luthan following a famous colleague, Lawrence Myrick for his famous practices The shocking truth is what he actually discovers goes against all code of ethics as a surgeon The truth is more horrific than he thought as Guy confronts Lawrence after a frantic naked man stumbles into his hospital yammering about what happened His co-doctor Jodie can't grasp onto what Guy thinks is really going on Even the authorities seem to be in on the whole undercover conspiracy I found it off-putting the music here is actually composed by Danny Elfman But the rivalry of Hackman and Grant is slick The mystery is thrilling and suspenseful and the fact that Guy gets railroaded at every turn seeking answers from a place called Triphase The movie's plot has the viewer ask do doctors have to what they can do succeed to cure all illnesses, are people less-fortunate expendable and won't be missed, if the opportunity came to go back to a life without health limitations would you take it, what would we risk? What is the most ethical, responsible thing to do when it comes to saving lives? This shows the more darker side of healing and making medical breakthroughs A thrilling fish out of water story where the 'fish' as it were seems to be swimming in dangerous waters

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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Steve D

There wasn't enough here for this talent.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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The late Michael Apted tells us about the deadly lengths we go to as far as medicine Based on the book by Michael Palmer and starring Gene Hackman, Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse, JK Simmons, and the late Bill Nunn The story follows a young doctor, Guy Luthan following a famous colleague, Lawrence Myrick for his famous practices The shocking truth is what he actually discovers goes against all code of ethics as a surgeon The truth is more horrific than he thought as Guy confronts Lawrence after a frantic naked man stumbles into his hospital yammering about what happened His co-doctor Jodie can't grasp onto what Guy thinks is really going on Even the authorities seem to be in on the whole undercover conspiracy I found it off-putting the music here is actually composed by Danny Elfman But the rivalry of Hackman and Grant is slick The mystery is thrilling and suspenseful and the fact that Guy gets railroaded at every turn seeking answers from a place called Triphase The movie's plot has the viewer ask do doctors have to what they can do succeed to cure all illnesses, are people less-fortunate expendable and won't be missed, if the opportunity came to go back to a life without health limitations would you take it, what would we risk? What is the most ethical, responsible thing to do when it comes to saving lives? We can't make the choices for others if they don't want them This shows the more darker side of healing and making medical breakthroughs A thrilling fish out of water story where the 'fish' as it were seems to be swimming in dangerous waters

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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antonis k

High on trills, twists and suspense 'Extreame Measures' benefits from strong work by Director Michael Apted and a very great perfomance by Hugh Grant. (9/10)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Like it a lot, one of my Hugh Grant's favourite movies. Great screenplay and characters as well. For those who likes the genre.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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ari v

I remember liking it a lot as a kid and this one actually hold up pretty goddamn beautifully. A highly underrated 90s classic really. And what the fuck is up with that "September 11th" thing? An eerie coincidence if ever there was one.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Michael Apted

Director

Hugh Grant

Dr. Guy Luthan

Gene Hackman

Dr. Lawrence Myrick

Sarah Jessica Parker

Jodie Trammel

David Morse

FBI Agent Frank Hare

Bill Nunn

Det. Bob Burke

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Rated: C+

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Rated: 2/4

Apr 12, 2002

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Almar Haflidason

BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

May 3, 2001

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David Nusair

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

Rated: 3/4

May 18, 2018

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Charlie Lyne

Ultra Culture

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

Oct 31, 2011

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Rob Nelson

Boston Phoenix

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.

Sep 5, 2009

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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 he not snoop around, and Luthan finds himself being destroyed both professionally and personally.

Director: Michael Apted
Executive Producer: Andrew Scheinman
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
Sound Mix: Surround

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