Regular visitors to GEN will know I don't do a lot of reviews but I'll try and rectify that in the future.

Mind you, don't expect anything TOO wordy, I'm just a film fan not a paid critic!

I suppose being a Father now, that films like Extraordinary Measures hit me a little harder in the heart than they used to these days.

Brendan Fraser puts in a stellar performance as John Crowley, a man who will stop at nothing to try and save his childrens lives from a rare genetic disorder.

Ably assisted by a gruff Harrison Ford as Dr. Stonehill, we're taken on a journey of two very different men who are striving for the same result.

I really enjoyed Extraordinary Measures and it is a fine first film for CBS Films and Mr Fords first foray as an Executive Producer.

A well written script, well acted by a great supporting cast and a nice linear tale to the happy ending that I'm pleased to say is inspired by true life events.

Well worth a watch, oh and take a hanky!!!

GEN Rating (8/10 Death Stars)

I really should see more films. I've heard great things about Extraordinary Measures from my friends in the neuromuscular disease community. I've avoided seeing this movie to this point mainly because of the very personal nature of the subject matter. When the time comes that I do finally watch this movie, I will not cry. I will remain strong. I will fight for my son.

As you always have my friend, as you always have.