Extraction Film Review

Directed by Sam Hargrave

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Bryon Lerum, Ryder Lerum

Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language and brief drug use

Extraction is a Netflix released film from stunt coordinator turned director, Sam Hargrave. In this film, Tyler (played by Chris Hemsworth) is a mercenary who is hired to rescue Ovi (played by Rudhraksh Jaiswal), the son of a drug lord in India. Tyler is tasked with getting Ovi out of the city of Dhaka, all the while being chased by henchmen who want Ovi dead.

To begin with, the action sequences in Extraction are quite spectacular. The action scenes are fast paced with great stunt choreography. Considering directing Sam Hargrave was a stunt coordinator himself, it would make sense that he would deliver top notch fight sequences. Additionally, Hargrave brings fourth a one shot action sequence that is impressive. In this scene, Tyler and Ovi have to run away from the police in a car chase sequence. That scene alone is shot as it were one take. But soon the chase ends when Tyler crashes his car. One would have thought this would been the end of the one take, but it continues onto a chase in an apartment building. It’s obvious that there were some edits disgusied in the scene to make it seem like it is one take, but it is still impressive. The single take only ends when Tyler and Ovi finally escape the apartment only to be chased in a truck, and have it end in a crash. Director Sam Hargrave certainly could have this scene filled with choppy edits, but instead he decided to take a risk and have it a single shot.

Chris Hemsworth does a great job portraying a mercenary who is tasked with a difficult job. He is certainly tough and interacts fantastically with Ovi. Rudhraksh Jaiswal also does a fantastic job carrying the film and certainly holds his own against Hemsworth. Yes, his character is the damsel in distress characters most heroes have to save. But throughout the film, he somehow learns that he cannot just sit there and be that damsel in distress. While giving great performances, these two work great with the material they are given.

Extraction is an enjoyable film that has great action sequences. Audiences will not stick around for the plot, but instead be surprised by the spectacular action sequences that are shot very well. These scenes flow naturally and that makes it even more enjoyable. Extraction is a perfect viewing on Netflix on a Friday night.

3/4