Review: EXTRACTION (2020)

This movie follows Tyler Rake, a mercenary who gets a job from a drug lord who wants his son back.

Extraction is the latest original blockbuster from Netflix, this time with Chris Hemsworth as its main star. After watching it, I feel that it is safe to say that I have mixed feelings about it. The story is a prime example of what you call a generic action film. Be it, characters backstory or the movies way of going through their A, B, and C plot… the plot is as generic as the majority of movies in Jean-Claude Van Damme filmography.

Even with that in mind, I can with a straight face recommend this movie. Chris Hemsworth and Randeep Hooda fit great in their action-packed roles, giving their all. It would not surprise me if Randeep ends up on Hollywood’s radar after this film.

With all that said, let’s dive deep into what makes this movie shine. The action sequences within this film are on par with the John Wick movies, dare I even say better? Avengers stunt choreographer Sam Hargrave shows potential to be the next David Leitch and Chad Stahleski, as someone capable to use his abilities within the director’s chair.

If you have the urge to watch an action movie and are not someone with a faint of heart, this is something I can recommend. It gives you some of the rawest, blood-pumping thrill ride that has been released in quite some time. Just remember that it’s not the strongest when it comes to characters and script.

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Isak Wolff

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Co-host of the Amateur Otaku Podcast. A writer of many things. Loves everything nerdy from anime/manga to comics and video games. Fire Emblem is the greatest of all time.