Extraction

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About

Extraction is a 2020 action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave and written by Joe Russo. The movie follows Tyler Rake, a black market mercenary played by Chris Hemsworth, as he embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue the kidnapped son of an international crime lord.

The plot revolves around Tyler Rake being hired to extract the kidnapped son, Ovi Mahajan Jr., from Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he is held captive by a rival Bangladeshi drug lord. As Tyler navigates the dangerous underworld of arms dealers and drug traffickers, he forms an unlikely bond with Ovi, and the two must fight together to survive.

Making / Production

Extraction was produced by the Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony Russo, who are known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. The film was shot on location in India and Bangladesh, lending authenticity to the setting.

The action sequences in Extraction were choreographed by Sam Hargrave, who is known for his stunt work in films like Captain America: Civil War and Atomic Blonde. Hargrave's background in stunts brings a level of intensity and realism to the fight scenes in the movie.

The film was praised for its high-octane action and intense pacing, which kept audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Actors

• Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake: A black market mercenary tasked with rescuing Ovi Mahajan Jr.
• Rudhraksh Jaiswal as Ovi Mahajan Jr.: The kidnapped son of an international crime lord.
• Randeep Hooda as Saju Rav: Ovi's father's trusted aide.
• Golshifteh Farahani as Nik Khan: A former ally of Tyler Rake.
• David Harbour as Gaspar: A fellow mercenary.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Extraction is based on the graphic novel titled "Ciudad," written by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, and Anthony Russo.
• Chris Hemsworth performed many of his own stunts in the film, adding to the authenticity of the action sequences.
• The film is known for its 11-minute long continuous shot action sequence, which was highly praised by viewers and critics alike.
• Extraction marked Sam Hargrave's directorial debut.

Awards

Extraction has not won any major awards.

Quotes

• "I'm proud of you, kid." - Tyler Rake
• "You drown not by falling into the river, but by staying submerged in it." - Tyler Rake
• "You have a family?" - Ovi Mahajan Jr. "Yeah, a wife and a kid." - Tyler Rake

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for Extraction was composed by Henry Jackman.
• The main theme song, "Out of the Fire," is an intense and energetic musical score that complements the action-packed nature of the film.
• Other notable tracks include "Bad Deal," "Escape from Intoo," and "Down the Line."