Extraction 2 – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Extraction 2

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33%

WISE Score

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A technical marvel of stunt-driven action that trades plot for a massive body count and a 21-minute sequence of pure chaos.

79%

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Extraction 2

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2023

33%

WISE Score

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A technical marvel of stunt-driven action that trades plot for a massive body count and a 21-minute sequence of pure chaos.

79%

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Screenwise Verdict

If you're looking for a technical showcase of how to film a fight, Extraction 2 is top-tier. It's a 'stunt-porn' masterpiece that doubles down on everything the first movie did, for better and for worse.

For parents, the math is simple: this is a high-intensity, R-rated war zone. It’s not a family movie night pick unless your 'kids' are basically adults who already have a high tolerance for the John Wick style of filmmaking.

Age Fit

This is strictly for older teens (16+) and adults. The level of gore and the relentless nature of the combat make it inappropriate for younger audiences, even those who have seen Marvel-level action.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

While there's a 'protect the innocent' core, the movie is essentially a 2-hour delivery system for creative ways to dispatch human beings. It's grim, gritty, and prioritizes adrenaline over emotional health.

Imaginative

The technical execution of the action is genuinely inventive. The 21-minute 'one-take' sequence is a masterclass in logistics and choreography, even if the plot itself is standard mercenary fare.

Safe

This is a hard-R action film. Expect extreme gore, graphic prison riots, and weapons ranging from gym equipment to heavy artillery. It is not 'safe' for anyone sensitive to intense, realistic violence.

Enriching

Beyond a basic appreciation for high-level stunt work and technical filmmaking, there isn't much here to build character or insight. It's pure spectacle.

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Why It Might Be Great

Stunt Mastery: Directed by Sam Hargrave (a former stunt coordinator), the film features some of the best-choreographed action in the last decade.
The 'Oner': A massive, 21-minute sequence designed to look like a single shot is a genuine achievement in filmmaking that's worth seeing for the technical effort alone.
Hemsworth's Presence: Chris Hemsworth carries the role with a physical intensity that makes the absurd survival of his character feel almost plausible.

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What to Watch For

The prison riot sequence is incredibly brutal, featuring fire, stabbings, and blunt-force trauma that goes on for a long time.
There is a scene involving a gym workout that turns into a fight where common equipment is used in very non-standard, lethal ways.
The body count is astronomical; if your kid is sensitive to 'nameless' characters being mowed down by the dozens, this is a hard pass.

Conversation Starters

"How did they film that 21-minute long take without stopping the camera?"
"Why does Tyler Rake feel like he has to take these missions even after almost dying in the first movie?"
"Is there a difference between 'cool' violence in movies and real-world consequences?"

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