Powerful

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Best movie ever!

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Desperate Measures This thriller is a fast and intense paced movie, which is often overlooked Andy Garcia does a great job playing desperate dad, trying to save he's leukemia ridden son. And Michal Keaton does an even better job playing manipulating psycho, and completely steels the show. What bugs me a bit though is the constant rendezvous between Michal and Garcia, were Garcia has several opportunities to shoot him but hesitate afraid that he won't get the bone marrow he needs to he's soon. I would expect even a cop know you can actually kneecap someone and they'll live. That drags the movie down a bit, the days when you could get away with the good and the bad guy constantly running into each other, were long gone even when this film was made Not to mention that Andy's character would never been able to continue on the force, not to mention he would probable been sued. The survivors or victims of he's desperate try to keep Keaton alive, just so he could save he's son. Personally, I would have made sure Andy didn't get he's bone marrow, simply cause he leaves a wake of dead and injured people. But all in all it's a good thriller.

This movie is seriously UNDERRATED/OVERLOOKED by people. I've always liked/enjoyed this movie as an Action/Thriller. I thought the action,cast,story was good. Giving this movie crap is a reason why I cant stand Movie Critics who just waste time over Box Office Numbers and Reviewing movies then just watching it and enjoying the movie like I do as Movie lover. I can name a lot of movies over the past 2/3 decades that are underrated that don't get enough credit. Andy Garcia,Michael K/Joseph Cross from Jack Frost as well I thought they all did well in their scene's including the finale. Thats why I hate movies Like the Dark Knight,Twilight many others that are so overrated in terms of reviews,awards,box office

If you're looking for a good thriller so you'd be at the edge of your seat, Desperate Measures is what you're looking for. I liked everything about this movie. The story might be a little weird because a con like Peter McCabe is the only match for young Matt Conner, but it's possible. This is one of those movies that can make you think about how important life is, and how important the people that you love are. Officer Frank Conner would do anything for his son, he'd even break the law. He's a father that wants to make sure that his son will live. Andy Garcia is superb in this movie and is the right man to play that role. But Michael Keaton... he was absolutely amazing. Peter McCabe, a dangerous con. No one could have done a better job than Keaton for that role. The look on his face when Conner is asking him to be a donor for his son is absolutely terrifying. Keaton knows what he's doing and he truly gives an Oscar worthy performance as Peter McCabe. I bet, if someone like James Cameron would have directed this movie, the rating would be a lot higher, and maybe... Keaton would have gotten an Oscar nomination for his role. The music fits with the action scenes, which are brilliant, and the ending makes you think 'I love it'.Bravo Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia and Barbet Schroeder.

Exceptionally bad! I don't expect much from Garcia since he is one of the most overrated actors today but Keaton really should have known this movie would suck and gotten out while he could (not that I'm especially fond of him but hey, he did batman).In one scene Keaton is transported to a hospital chained down and wearing a Hannibal Lecter kind of face mask when two attack dogs bark at him (dogs can sense evil you know (puke)) and Keaton growls back at them making them back off and whine with their tails between their legs. Did the movie turn comedy right there? Garcia makes a fool out of himself in an interrogation scene with dialogue only a complete retard could find plausible and the kid is too annoying to feel sorry for..If you are gonna make a movie with as poor a plot as this you need some charm, humour, some solid action. Take Die Hard for example which is great despite its rather crappy plot.Even though Keatons character was a joke i routed for him all the way. I wanted to see Garcia cry over his dead kid and Keaton sipping martinis on some paradise island, however! This movie makes for a good laugh.. Watch it with a witty friend and you can have some fun as this movie begs for wisecracks in almost every scene. All in all its an insult to one's intelligence and a huge waste of money. Greed made this movie and thank god it bit its own ass.