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EXTRACTION 2 (2023): The Things I Liked…

Extraction 2 (2023), Chris Hemsworth, Netflix
Extraction 2 (2023), Chris Hemsworth, Netflix

If you enjoyed the action movie antics of black market mercenary Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) in Extraction (2020), it’s unlikely that Extraction 2 will disappoint much. If at all.

The action is just as unrelenting, which is mostly a positive thing. But don’t be surprised if you find yourself relieved that you have the ability to hit the pause button to catch your breath, should you need to.

Generally speaking, I had a good time watching Extraction 2, even with the uninspiring use of the ‘unattended phone’ storytelling trope that irked me, due to the seemingly tired and basic execution. I especially loved the welcome cast addition of a much-loved British actor. In otherwords, if I didn’t alreday have sufficient reason to look forward to a third instalment, I certainly do now. There’s even a chance I could enjoy Extraction 3 just as much as the first – and possibly more than the second. 

Director Sam Hargrave’s film is undoubtedly watchable, regardless of the fact that it did not quite deliver on the excitement level its predecessor was able to achieve. Perhaps because to me, India is a much more exciting location. Additionally, Extraction 2 seems to have far less, if any of the noticeably impressive camera work that helped make the first movie especially memorable. 

By the end of Extraction 2, you will finally know what happened with Tyler’s son. And if your imagination is as overactive as mine, you might also begin picturing all the various ways the aforementioned much-loved British actor could contribute further to the franchise. I mean, the two of them have such incredible chemistry!

Watch Extraction 2 if you enjoyed the first one. You might even prefer it to Extraction

Happy Film Loving,

G

EXTRACTION (2020): New Trailer From Chris Hemsworth, David Harbour, Golshifteh Farahani, Derek Luke…

Extraction (2020), Chris Hemsworth, Netflix
Extraction (2020), Chris Hemsworth, Netflix

Read my spoiler-free movie review of  Extraction (2020).


In new action/drama Extraction, Chris Hemsworth is Tyler Rake, a fearless black market mercenary who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career.

Directed by Sam Hargrave; David Harbour, Rudhraksh Jaiswal  and Golshifteh Farahani are among the key cast.

At more than three minutes, this trailer feels a tad too long, but I’ll still be watching for the suspenseful action, Hemsworth and for the refreshing India/Bangladesh setting.

Pankaj Tripathi, Randeep Hooda, Marc Donato, Chris Jai Alex, Geetanjali Thapa, Mir Sarwar, Hays Wellford, Prashant Narayanan, Shataf Figar and Priyanshu Painyuli also star.

Extraction Release Dates: April 24th, 2020 (US) / Netflix…

Happy Film Loving,

G

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN – DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (2017): New Trailer From Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites…

Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), Brenton Thwaites
Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), Brenton Thwaites

The trailer for the latest Jonny Depp movie, Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales is here.

Teaser trailer

This  is a great teaser trailer because it’s the face of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow that fans can’t wait to see. Yet, he’s only on screen by name and illustration. Not to say that the reveal of Javier Bardem as Captain Salazer wasn’t also a visual delight.

Teaser trailer 2

Orlando Bloom, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario and Golshiftel Farahani also star. This should be fun.

Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales Release Dates: May 25th, 2017 (GER); May 26th, 2016 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

PATERSON (2016): New Trailer Starring Adam Driver…

Paterson (2016), Adam Driver
Paterson (2016), Adam Driver

Adam Driver is Paterson, a bus driver/poet in the new Jim Jarmusch-directed comedy/drama, Paterson.

Quite poetically, Paterson happens to be set in Paterson, New Jersey, and is a film that promises to be an interesting observation of what often happens in daily life, plus the poetry it can inspire.

I’m curious because of Driver. I’d like to believe there’s something very special about it because he chose to be in it. I’m also a poetry fan – when it’s good, in my opinion.

Nevertheless, one truth is clear at this point. This trailer is nothing if not a sleep inducer. As such, Fingers crossed that the poetry featured isn’t that.

Golshifteh Farahani and Chasten Harmon also star.

Paterson Release Dates: November 25th, 2016 (UK); December 28th, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G