The Extraction franchise (cause that's what this is now) knows exactly what it's doing and does it well. It delivers heart pounding action in a sincere and serious way. Unlike the Fast and Furious franchise for example, which leans into the silly and over the top aesthetic it has become known for, Extraction takes a stoic approach, treating its subject with reverence without relying on laughs to make it more palatable. It is a capital A Action movie delivering the thrills in its know infamous set pieces with just enough plot to get it from one to the next without feeling disjointed.
People who have read my reviews know I am not a fan of the Russo's film making or storytelling and I honestly didn't think much of the first Extraction. I thought it was a great set of action scenes but little more. I do think they've upped their game here. The story is a little more solid (if still thin) and I do appreciate the cast is strong helping the story feel a bit more grounded than this sort of action movie should be.
But again the real strength here is the action. Hargrave, like he did with the first, delivers a stunning to watch film which is its best when it has us on the edge of its seats. It's an entertaining watch. If they keep this trajectory up Extraction 3 could be the pinnacle of the series.
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Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Tinatin Dalakishvili
Director: Sam Hargrave
Writer: Joe Russo
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