Plot: Rake barely survived his last mission, and after waking up from a coma he distances himself from his former job. But a surprise visit gets him back in the game. It turns out that the sister of his ex-wife is held captive in Albania. Accepting the mission might silence a few demons from his past, so he starts training for another dangerous assignment.
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October 27, 2024
A pleasant sequel. Much like the first film, Extraction II favors genre fun over other elements. There's a bit of drama, as well as some crime and thriller elements, but they're mostly functional. They propel the narrative forward, launching the audience into hectic, drawn-out action sequences that form the main course.
Hemsworth is perfectly cast, the action sequences are thrilling and varied, and even though the film is two hours long, it doesn't feel like there's much padding. It's not quite over-the-top and maximalist enough to make it a personal favorite, but as action films go, this is the type of film I like to watch. Good fun.