There was a vague sense of finality at the end of 2020’s “Extraction,” but there’s never truly an ending when there’s a hit film involved. Arriving for streaming consumption during the early days of COVID-19 lockdown life, “Extraction” amassed a major viewership and a positive response, emerging as an action spectacular with a seemingly ravenous appetite for unbroken-take-style mayhem, loaded with amazing stunt work and the steely screen presence of star Chris Hemsworth. And now there’s “Extraction 2,” which revives a seemingly expired character for another round of brutal attack and survival sequences, once again dedicated to the art of cinematographic showmanship and graphic violence, overseen by returning director Sam Hargrave. Much like the original feature, “Extraction 2” has real power where it counts the most, presenting sustained chaos and a simple story of protection and pursuit. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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