Extraction2 Review: Chris Hemsworth Is In Good Form In Predictable, Entertaining Actioner
Sam Hargrave, a long-time stunt actor and coordinator, is following up his solid directorial debut with Extraction 2. Though both Extraction films are weak narratively, they are relatively rare gems that highlight the artistry of action and illuminate how poorly Hollywood has treated this art form. Here, Hargrave finds his groove with incredibly deliberate camera movements and extended scenes of action that ramp up the adrenaline.
Narratively, Extraction 2 is just fine. It largely continues Rake's emotional journey from the previous film, having him face his unresolved issues concerning his son's death and abandoning his family in their hour of need. However, no one is seeking out either film for a nuanced tale of the emotional and psychological journey of a one-person army — the action is the main event.
Stylistically the sequel is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor. Extraction 2 ditched the horrendously offensive yellow filter that is often imposed on any setting in or around an Asian country. I guess that yellow filter doesn’t seem right for an Eastern European setting .
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