Review of Extract (2009) by Lisa M — 05 Jun 2010

Despite some really clever moments and ideas, Extract just doesn't hold together as well as Office Space.

This review of Extract (2009) was written by Lisa M on 05 Jun 2010.

Extract has generally received mixed reviews.

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Mike Judge and a great cast gave me high expectations, but was kind of dull. I don't think I laughed out loud once. Chuckle funny, if that…

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What’s most striking about Extract, beyond the scarcity of jokes and absence of actual filmmaking, is its deep well of sourness, which at…

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By Shawn F (160) on 31 Jul 2018

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By Erietta S (4) on 03 Dec 2016

A lighthearted comedy with a good cast that doesn't take itself too seriously or try to do too much…

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This film is not sure what it is. The parts in the factory are funny and are put together well, however the rest is terrible…

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