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Extraordinary Measures

2010 · 106 min

Drama

Working-class father John Crowley is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children are diagnosed with Pompe disease—a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. With the support of his wife, John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist, Dr. Robert Stonehill to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of his children. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies.

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Appeals to viewers who appreciate earnest medical dramas about determined families, scientific collaboration, and hope forged through personal sacrifice.

Tone
sentimental, uplifting, tense
Payoff
catharsis, inspiration
Pacing
steady
Intensity
moderate
Structure
linear
Themes
family devotion, medical research, perseverance, sacrifice, unlikely partnership
Setting
contemporary, university laboratories and corporate biotech offices

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