Extinction

Name: Extinction
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: July 27, 2018
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 40
Cast: Amelia Crouch, Emma Booth, Erica Tremblay, Israel Broussard, Ivana Zivkovic

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 27, 2018 | TV-MA

Starring: Amelia Crouch, Emma Booth, Erica Tremblay, Israel Broussard, Ivana Zivkovic, Lex Shrapnel, Lilly Aspell, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Peña, Mike Colter, Nikola Kent, Sandra Teles, Tom Riley

Summary: A father has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on destruction. Now, fighting for their lives, he comes to realize an unknown strength to keep them safe from harm.

Director: Ben Young

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 95 min

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Kenneth Seward Jr.

Aug 1, 2018

Netflix's Extinction has its moments but is marred by a familiar premise, an uneven pace and a weak lead performance. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Aug 23, 2018

There are a lot of dark corridors, and the characters do quite a bit of ducking and crouching. Mr. Young handles it reasonably well, but I was struck by an unavoidable truth: These scenes of suspense and scare excel on a large screen, in a reasonably crowded theater. Read full review

The Guardian Jake Nevins

Jul 27, 2018

Extinction is a competent, if formulaic film. Its dilemma, like many of the films in Netflix’s growing sci-fi catalogue, is the way its best parts are subdued on the small screen while its worst (dialogue and clunky storytelling) are enhanced. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jul 27, 2018

Here, he’s (Peña) bland, under-emoting in the face of terror and fronting a middling actioner that isn’t as thought-provoking as its creators expected, as surprising as they think it’s “twist” is and isn’t smart enough to get out of its own way. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Jul 27, 2018

It’s a B-movie with a blockbuster attitude, and not in a fun way. Read full review

Randall Colburn

Jul 27, 2018

While the script is fundamentally flawed, the direction doesn’t help. Young, who previously helmed the brutal 2016 indie Hounds of Love, feels out of his element in the sci-fi action realm. Read full review

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zaftgun

Oct 12, 2018

Really good movie for the material. I have not been moved by a movie for a very very long time, so much that I hardly ever bother watching any.

Those that rate this lowly is judging it superficially. It depends on what you see and get out of it. There are a lot more than meets the eye. WithReally good movie for the material. I have not been moved by a movie for a very very long time, so much that I hardly ever bother watching any.

Those that rate this lowly is judging it superficially. It depends on what you see and get out of it. There are a lot more than meets the eye. With any material, you have to be very careful of the content and keep an open mind, even if you think you know what it is.… Expand

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Arealmoviefan

Aug 6, 2018

At first I didn't think I would like this movie but being a real movie critic I dived in to the story not the visual of the movie or how much they spent on it and I really enjoyed this movie as a whole the acting was bland but once u put the story together and understand it u see why theyAt first I didn't think I would like this movie but being a real movie critic I dived in to the story not the visual of the movie or how much they spent on it and I really enjoyed this movie as a whole the acting was bland but once u put the story together and understand it u see why they acted the way they did and I loved this movie as a whole couldn't ask for much better outta of a movies story maybe more money spent on special effects but that's it… Expand

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

Quartzcat

Jan 1, 2022

This was a really good movie. I don't understand the low ratings. The movie is good sci fi just like midnight sky is - which is also underrated.

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GlenGames

Jul 30, 2018

No spoilers. The main actor is BAD. He's just a bad actor, and it takes you out of the movie. The main idea of the movie is actually really really cool, but they didn't do a good job of executing it.

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gandalfsucks

Jul 28, 2018

So much could have come out of the premise, instead it's wasted by bad acting, worse directing and downright lazy writing. Instead of building out the premise to deliver the big twist, it's slow and middling, making the twist rushed and the climax disastrously un-emotional. For a story thatSo much could have come out of the premise, instead it's wasted by bad acting, worse directing and downright lazy writing. Instead of building out the premise to deliver the big twist, it's slow and middling, making the twist rushed and the climax disastrously un-emotional. For a story that depends on the emotion, there's no greater failure. Looks like a blockbuster that only Netflix money can make happen, but ends up a B-grade movie at best. At the end, the only thing I enjoyed is the end-credits song.… Expand

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WhatDoINo

Jan 15, 2021

Not the worst movie I have seen but it goes in the pile. Lazy acting from otherwise likeable actors. No chemistry between characters. Plot was hurried but dragged on simultaneously. Lost interest then missed a bit of "key" information but glad it was over.

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bigjon1958

Aug 3, 2018

A really bad movie. Poor acting and poor story line. They threw in a twist in the last 30 minutes of the movie which didn't really make sense and for which no really background information was presented as to why what happened generations ago happened. After watching the first 30 minutesA really bad movie. Poor acting and poor story line. They threw in a twist in the last 30 minutes of the movie which didn't really make sense and for which no really background information was presented as to why what happened generations ago happened. After watching the first 30 minutes and straight through - I was giving the movie a chance since the rating on the streaming provider was high - I fast forwarded through about half of the remaining 60 minutes since the movie was so painful to watch. Why not just stop watching after 30 minutes? Since I had time invested I wanted to see how the movie ended. Very disappointed in this movie.… Expand

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