Recently viewed on Netflix.
Extraction (2020) and Extraction 2 (2023) both starring Chris Hemsworth.
Extremely slick and well filmed chase/shoot ‘em ups. ‘action thrillers’
The first is certified 18 and the second 15, but I think they are easily 18’s.
Both films are about the retrieval of a kidnapped person or family.
What stands out for us was the edit of the fight scenes. Fast paced isn’t descriptive enough. Hemsworth looks gorgeous as per usual, the supporting cast are great.
There is a linked back story with the death of Hemsworth’s son being a motivator for his lack of self care. And chickens get a mention as well…
The Baddies are very bad.
The vehicle chase scenes are great.
Hand to hand fight choreography is extraordinary! Very long single shot sequences.
These are throwaway films that provide escapism rather than any deep and meaningfuls.
Extraction 2 is the pick of the two films and can be watched without seeing the first, but the storyline does flow better if one is aware of Extraction.
Extraction
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8936646/
Extraction 2
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12263384/