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"Extract" works well with a majority of its audience. Reason is clear...the cast is very good, story is not boring or cheap; comedy is neither vulgar nor downright stupid; at ~90 minutes it doesn't bore anyone and it has a happy ending!!! Cast wise, a very good job. Jason Bateman plays the sex-deprived businessman role very well. Mila Kunis looks hot throughout the movie and that's exactly what her character was all about. Ben Affleck has a small but a very funny role. JK Simmons hardly does anything wrong about his acting. Others are good in their context.

The best thing about "Extract" is that the humor is maintained throughout the movie. It's neither cheap vulgar comedy nor downright stupid comedy. The comedy is an elaborate mix of these two poles and that's why this movie is like able. All the characters seem to be performing on a high wire and carry themselves very naturally. There is never a dull moment taking into account the short running time. Besides, the soundtrack is so cool. Really lovely songs.

Overall, "Extract" is a good movie. Can't say it's a very good movie, but still I can guarantee few smiles for sure.

My Verdict: 7/10

In some sideways alternate universe I'd like to believe Mike Judge is a Judd Apatow or an Edgar Wright, which is to say a modern comedy director whose upcoming projects are actually followed with any degree of anticipation. Of his two previous live-action films, "Office Space," for its flaws, has a special place in my heart and I appreciated "Idiocracy" more than most. So along comes "Extract," a subtle, straightforward comedy about the little things in life. You know, inane neighbors, workplace politics, sexual frustration, male gigolos, and horse tranquilizers.

Okay, maybe it's not all that subtle, but "Extract" is less boisterous than Judge's previous films while retaining their biting, sardonic banter and oddly believable caricatures. Probably the reason the director's work hasn't caught on with mainstream audiences is that their stories and characters are always paramount to their gag writing, which in turn gives them a comparatively low joke-per-minute ratio.

The plot itself isn't as interesting or ambitious as "Office Space" or "Idiocracy" respectively, but the terrific casting and low-key performances keep "Extract" charming even when its story falters. Particular scenes and sequences sag around the middle of the film, and the plot lines never dovetail as well as they probably could, but the narrative, while simple, is strong enough to shield the film from ever becoming an outright bore.

Judge's respect for his storytelling transcends the temptation to pack the film with gimmicky gags or disposable pop culture references, which is refreshing in comparison to the blisteringly unfunny and now highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time, sequel green-lit, "The Hangover." Jason Bateman of "Arrested Development" fame returns as another corporate mogul, though of considerably less affluence than Michael Bluth, and the role, unsurprisingly, fits like a glove. It's not exactly a retread for the actor either, who exhibits an empathetic vulnerability that hasn't existed in his previous roles.

"Extract's" Joel Reynolds is an interesting antithesis to Michael Bluth in that he offers a completely opposite take on the pragmatic modern businessman. Michael is a man who assumes his hardest work has yet to come, where Joel considers his dues paid, and at the outset of the film, is looking to sell his plant and embrace an early retirement. Joel is indicative of Mike Judge's greater analysis of the American working class, and reminiscent also, though not in a derivative sense, of Peter, the protagonist of "Office Space," in that both characters long for a life outside of the workplace. Michael Bluth wants to work; Mike Judge's characters have to work.

The rest of the cast, including Mila Kunis as a con-woman catalyst, J.K. Simmons as name- challenged manager, and Ben Affleck as a worldly hipster doofus, all perform admirably. "Extract" is its cast, and there isn't a bad performance in the bunch.

Judge's latest is a film that really needs to be taken on its own merits. It's a warm, entertaining if unambitious film that may not be as funny as some expect, but is never unfunny, if that makes any sense.

If you're not laughing, it's because the film isn't trying to make you laugh, which is almost a foreign concept in modern comedy and sure to leave some audiences cold. That being said, there isn't much reason to rush out and see the film either. If you're interested in something (somewhat) more mature when "The Hangover 2" hits theaters, "Extract" will make a pretty good rental.

OK, so it's not Office Space.

Extract reminds me of "Fierce Creatures", another film that had the terrible burden of trying to live up to a previous film made by the same people that achieved genius-level. Well, it seems that making a great comedy can be like waiting for a lightning strike.

Extract is not at the level of Office Space, but it's still very funny. Jason Bateman plays Joel, the owner of an extract factory ('extract' is in flavoring, like vanilla extract). His sex life has become non-existent, and some problems are arising at the workplace. He's tempted by the arrival of a gorgeous temp (Mila Kunis) who also happens to be a thief and con woman. He finds himself hanging out at the office with his buddy Dean (Ben Affleck) who advises him to hire a gigolo for his wife. This sounds like a terrible idea until Dean gives Joel a horse tranquilizer, which seriously impedes his judgment.

And much hilarity ensues.

The cast is terrific, including those named above and Kristen Wiig as Joel's wife; JK Simmons as Joel's partner; Dustin Milligan as Brad, the gigolo; and David Koechner as the neighborhood bore, Nathan. Gene Simmons has an excellent small role as Joe Adler, a local ambulance chaser who advertises on bus stop benches.

The film takes some unusual twists and turns and on the whole offers a lot of laughs. It does not hit the heights of Office Space, but after the dreadfully dull Idiocracy, it makes for a nice film.

I have seen it twice now. Sometimes a movie can be reasonably funny the first time, but isnt worth seeing a second time. Fortunately the second time around "Extract" still held it's ground and was as funny as during the first viewing. That is always a good sign, because it means that the dialogues are witty and true to life.

"Extract" is a tongue in cheek comedy, some jokes are right in your face, but most jokes are just funny because of the behaviour of people and the conflicts they get into.

Let's take the main character played by Jason Bateman for example: he hasnt got the privacy to masturbate in his own house. And he HAS to masturbate because his wife Kirsten Wigg only has sex with him once in every 3 months!

He complains about his wife's (Kristen Wiigss) headaches in bed to his friend Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck advises him to have an affair. But just to relieve himself of any guilt he must first make sure his wife has an affair too. What happens next is both hilarious AND endearing.

Bateman carefully balances between humor, grumpiness and everyday relationship boredom, which will be easily recognizable for any (struggling) adult out there...

It is a slow burner story, with a lot of (superb) whining. But I loved it. I didnt burst out in laughter all the time, it is more kinda amusing to see Jason Bateman complaining about his wife's headaches and finding ways to masturbate in the house without his wife finding out about it. Lovely supporting roles of Mila Kunis, amongst others...

One of my favorite comedies is the cult film Office Space. Mike Judge directed Office Space as well as Extract. I had fairly high expectations for this movie hoping it would be as enjoyable and entertaining to watch as Office Space. Unfortunately, I was let down by Extract after viewing it.

The movie has a few funny moments, but I didn't think it had enough. Ben Afflek gives a mildly amusing performance as a pot smoking stoner. Jason Bateman and Mila Kunis are alright, but nothing special. I can't say the movie was all that memorable either.

Ultimately, Extract is too uneven and unfocused to be called a success. Fans of Office Space and Mike Judge may want to watch Extract out of curiosity. It's not that great, but it is passable.

Extract is the new comedy which is written and directed by Mike Judge from who made some films that weren't too successful such as Office Space and Idiocracy. They have both became cult hits on DVD but they were both flops when they were originally released. I loved these films just because of how truly hilarious they are. You can imagine that Extract would be no different.

The basic plot is about Jason Bateman's character who owns a factory where they make Extract and he wants to sell it. After an accident occurs, the company might get sued which would bankrupt them and he wouldn't be able to sell the company. There's a subplot involving Jason Bateman having problems with his wife not sleeping with him played by Kristen Wiig from SNL, so Ben Affleck who plays his bartender friend convinces him to hire a gigalo to sleep with his wife, so that he could cheat on his wife with Mila Kunis's character, guilt-free. We also know that she's a con artist who is trying to get the company sued.

The plot of this movie is quite a mess. Some parts could have definitely been cut down and others could have been expanded on for this to be a much more effective comedy. I thought anything involving the gigalo was hilarious and that includes the actor who played the gigalo and Ben Affleck. Both of their deliveries really help to sell their lines and most of the times that I would laugh in the film it would be to these two. J.K. Simmons was also very funny as one of the factory workers who couldn't remember anyone's name.

I still think that Mila Kunis didn't even have to be in the movie and she just expanded the plot. She could have at least had a smaller part involved more in the gigalo plot rather than a whole other subplot about her blackmailing the company. If we would have seen more of everything else, it would have been a stronger movie.

Jason Bateman was basically just playing the straight man. Also I thought that David Koechner played the part of the annoying neighbour perfectly. Every time he was on screen, it looked like he was making everyone uncomfortable and I was constantly cracking up at that even there wasn't anything too funny about his lines. Him and Ben Affleck probably made me laugh the hardest.

I don't think Extract can actually be called hilarious, in fact it's even somewhat disappointing for a Mike Judge comedy. I have to admit that it was very funny, but it was probably more amusing than hilarious. It's just not going to be groundbreaking like Office Space was. It does work as an interest companion piece to Office Space but it is no where near the quality.

I have to give Extract a 7.5/10. It was very funny, but it had the potential to be better. Still, this is a slight recommendation or at least a rental and it is still worth seeing because it's still far better than some of the other comedies that are coming out these days.

I love Jason Bateman, so I catch any film he's in. This one is "Extract," a Mike Judge film from 2009.

Joel is the owner of an extract manufacturing plant. He's not having an easy time of it. His wife (Kristen Wiig) won't have sex with him because he gets home too late, so he is constantly trying to get home before he puts on the sweat pants - because then it's over. He never makes it, and on the day that he almost makes it, he is stopped by the world's most talkative neighbor (David Koechner) who wants to see if Joel and his wife will attend the Rotary Club dinner. Meanwhile, Joel has taken advice from a drug addict as to how to prove if his wife was faithful, so she's now sleeping with someone she thinks is the pool man.

That's on the personal front. Then his floor manager is seriously injured in a machine accident and it looks like a big lawsuit. His new employee, Cindy, is a scam artist, and is encouraging the injured man to soak the company dry.

Joel had an offer to sell the company which, with the lawsuit, may not happen. Does he even want to sell? Does he want his marriage? He doesn't know, but he'd better find out.

Comedy movies with wacky characters in wacky situations is my favorite thing. With a little more tightening, this movie could have been hilarious. As it is, it's amusing, but maybe there are one too many things going on.

Still, the performances are good, and it has some very funny situations.

Awkward situational humor has really been the staple of all of Mike Judge's films and TV ventures (besides the immortal Beavis and Butthead), and his latest effort, "Extract", is really no different. The viewer, I'm guessing, is supposed to laugh at these situations and just take it from there, allowing the actors to feel around. This takes the emphasis off the actors and more on the story, and therein lies the problem. "Extract" is a comedy built for one thing and written for another, and in the end, it becomes a mildly, yet forgettable movie.

"Extract" is so obviously written to be the next "Office Space", which will forever remain Judge's crown jewel as far as films go. The situations are awkwardly funny, yet there really doesn't seem to be a balance to most of it. Judge's newest is rather repetitive in its approach - Joel goes to work, is unhappy. Joel comes home, is interrupted by his annoying neighbor. Joel goes to the bar. Ben Affleck says something witty. Mila Kunis looks hot. The film continues down this path aimlessly, not really offering to build up any suspense as to what could happen with our characters, until a really useless event in the plot causes the movie to end. It experiments with a bit of character development in the lead role of Joel, but everyone else is either a cliché, someone who is not worth developing, or a plot device.

You'll notice that I said the film is written to be an awkward situational comedy, and it clearly is - however, the comedians cast in parts are not really meant for these kind of roles. For some (Jason Bateman, Dustin Milligan), it works and they fit their characters well. For others (Mila Kunis, Clifton Collins Jr.), both actor and character seem out of place, like they belong in a more slapstick or more vulgar and/or stereotypical comedy. The real plus comes from Ben Affleck, who is hilarious just about every time he graces us with his presence, while Kristen Wiig is VASTLY underused. Clifton Collins Jr. is great as well, while Mila Kunis is almost as out of place as she was in "Max Payne". If anything, this film has the most random cameo of all time from Gene Simmons.

Maybe Judge has lost his touch, though I doubt that, because he has a great cameo in the film as well...but his writing is done in a way that it feels like he's building up to one huge punchline that never comes. Don't get me wrong, most people will have a few chuckles and smiles at "Extract", but with Judge's name on it, you'd expect it to be a bit better than the occasional laugh and grin. It doesn't know whether to be absurd, as some characters and jokes are, or the awkward comedy that Judge is so great at doing.

To put it simple, "Extract" lacks the strength of plot, relatability, and character development that Judge's previous works have had. Joel is no Peter from "Office Space". Ben Affleck's character, an obvious rehash of Deidrich Bader's character from the same movie, is the one saving grace, and even he isn't good enough to stop this from becoming nothing more than a mediocre comedy that's best saved for a DVD rental.

Mike Judge has a knack for creating memorable characters. Once again he has put together characters that a lot of people can easily relate to, and that is the strong point of "Extract". What is missing here is an outrageous script like "Idiocracy". Jason Bateman plays a very sympathetic boss of an extract company, and as his troubles mount with his wife and business, you sincerely feel for the poor guy. Unfortunately, "Extract", while well acted, featuring some very colorful characters, lacks the bite of "Office Space" or "Idiocracy" If you go in expecting hilarious, you will be disappointed, but if you look beyond his previous films, the movie might be better appreciated. - MERK

The movie was funny, but the ending ruined the entire movie.

Alternate ending: It should have ended with a case of mistaken identity. Since the pool gigolo was an idiot, he should have slept with the neighbors wife (the widower by the end of the movie) and you find this out when the reconciling couple makes up and goes to the club dinner with the new widow. And since the wife never cheating in this rewrite then the husband would not have cheated either. And Mila Kunis didn't do such a good job acting (she was eye candy). Ben A. in this movie was funny (I was pleasantly surprised). Jason Bateman was funny as well.

Actual ending: Not funny. Nor was there final closure or even ... it stunk.

I went in to see this movie with pretty low expectations after having read the tepid reviews here and seeing the film only got 63% on rotten tomatoes. I was really pleasantly surprised! First of all, Jason Bateman is awesome and his strength and performance really carry this film. There are a couple of memorable supporting characters but for the most part I felt the actors playing the supporting characters could have been better. Ben Affleck is amusing. Kristen Wiig is a great foil for Jason Bateman.

The story is fairly simple but eventful and effective. I laughed out loud several times. The running time is perfect at 90 minutes. Overall, my husband and I loved this movie and were very entertained. I recommend it.

Mike Judge creator of the cult classic "Office Space" well-captured the unpleasantries and indignities of both corporate life and chain restaurant work. Judge attempts to apply the same bitter vibe to the experience of management instead of labor and produces a painfully tedious, funny-free 92 minutes. Jason Bateman plays a mopey, ineffectual, sex-starved husband who incongruously hand-built the successful, fictional, Reynolds extract manufacturing company. Unlike wealthy real entrepreneurs, Bateman's character spends all of his free time hanging out at a hotel bar with Ben Affleck wildly miscast as an aging stoner. Bateman and Affleck engage in dialogue so dull it is clear to the audience that they are struggling just to keep the energy up until the end of the scene. Mila Kunis plays a thief and conwoman with no other character development beyond just those two facts; according to the movie, swindling men takes nothing more than displaying small areas of modest cleavage. There is also a sub-plot about a gigolo hired by Bateman's character who easily seduces his frigid wife but this also goes nowhere much like any attempt to move the moribund plot forward. In short, the anger Judge judged teen life in "Beavis & Butthead" and cubicle culture in "Office Space" is on display perhaps somewhat diluted by his own success but the humor and keen social observation certainly is not. Hey Beavis, heh, heh, heh, this movie, like, sucks!

This film is about an extract factory owner who encounters problems with his family life and in the work place.

Though the delivery of the film is a little flat, the plot does offers engaging moments that makes viewers care for the characters. Though "Extract" is marketed as a comedy, it is not a film that makes you laugh out loud. Instead, it makes you smile when you appreciate Joel's series of unfortunate situations. Many scenes give just the imagery of what is happening, but does not spell it out. For example, the two shots of the wife tying her trousers gives viewers an idea what is being conveyed, in such a subtle manner that is seldom found in comedies. Some people may think "Extract" is a bore, but I do not think so.

The reviews have been kinda cool,but having seen this movie not too long ago and having enjoyed it,I think I can give this a basic approval. Basic approval.

Joel(Jason Bateman,making good on practically every protagonist role he gets anymore)runs a food flavoring extract company in Texas(city non-specific)that he created and he's reached a placid stretch where he's bored with his work,stressed-out by his underlings and woefully un-fulfilled with his marriage to a stay-at-home free-lancer(Kristen Wiig,very good). He takes out his malaise and peeves on a hotel bar tended by his oily,"feeling' no pain" dude named Dean(Ben Affleck in arguably one of the more loose,incognito roles of his career;when I first saw the trailers,I thought he was Adam Sandler!)whose laid-back,answers-for-everything mien balances Joel's straight arrow personage.

When a diligent but trying floor worker(Clifton Collins jr.,also unrecognizable,though that's kinda his MO)is seriously(YOUCH!!)hurt on the job,his absence,coupled with the appearance of a hot but delightfully sociopathic drifter named Cindy(Mila Kuniz,out of rhythm with this film in a character that definitely could've been better written)as a new temp,sets events in motion that are going to seriously muck up not only Joel's sedate life but also that of his company,which seems to be on par with being bought out by General Mills.

Writer/Director Mike Judge places an interesting and funny film that doesn't seem to be interested in finishing,or filling out the characters and/or situations of the story,and thus falls short of previous efforts(Office Space and Idiocracy). Practically every character besides Joel is left open-ended:the button-down assistant manager played by J.K.Simmons,the wife,the injured worker in question,the unctuous neighbor played by David Koechner and the grifter hottie herself in particular. Granted,a quick comedy(roughly 90 minutes)that plays for absurd events that mull out of mundane occurrences(Judge's specialty,more out of shows like "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill")is probably going to have one-dimensional characters,but it still feels like this film was somewhat hurried. A little more exposition and maybe an awkwardly pinned ending might've improved the quality of this film.

Still,the lines and some of the performances--the guy who plays the stutlifyingly dumb young Lothario who is hired to seduce Joel's wife is particularly mint,complimenting Affleck's inspired turn--make this movie easily enjoyable. Practically all of the events and characters seem to mirror,to some degree or another,Office Space,with the outcomes and general tome much tamer and less overall cutting than the previous film. To me,there was enough of the spirit of the previous to make this one work,even if it wasn't as declarative or distinctive on its own.

Judging from the crowd--or lack thereof--at the showing that I saw and the dwindling numbers at the box,I'd say that this is definitely worth a look either on DVD or on cable. If you dial down your expectations from previous Judge creations,one who goes into seeing this shouldn't be too disappointed.

"Extract" is not one of those tour-de-force comedies that knocks you on the floor with laughter, then again, that wasn't exactly the case in Mike Judge's previous cult hit "Office Space," a film so in its own category that "Extract" will inevitably be -- pardon the pun -- judged by comparison. In the mold of that iconic working-class comedy now ten years its senior, "Extract" goes for that everyday life annoyance humor, putting a lot of stock in awkward situations.

The film, however, doesn't capitalize nearly enough on the comic disaster it stirs up, making it not all that memorable. But what it does deliver comes with a good-natured everyman/everywoman charm, staying human enough to earn our admiration.

Jason Bateman stars as the mild-mannered Joel Reynolds, owner and operator of a flavor extract manufacturing plant whose daily struggles include dealing with feisty and mostly incompetent employees and trying to get laid by his wife (Kristen Wiig). When a freak accident spurred by his misfit workers takes out an employee's testicle, an insurance settlement and potential lawsuit threaten to bankrupt Reynolds and his partner Brian (J.K. Simmons) as well as compound the problems in his personal life.

Added to the mix are a female con artist (Mila Kunis) looking for a share of the law suit money and Reynolds' shaggy drug-endorsing friend (Ben Affleck) who convinces Joel to pay a gigolo to seduce his wife. It seems like that's plenty in terms of comic potential and the rich quirky characters that made "Office Space" excellent, but its the plight of your well- intentioned average Joel that makes "Extract" work.

Not to take anything away from Affleck, Kunis or even David Koechner as the obnoxious neighbor, all of who give good performances, but it's more about how Bateman works off these characters, whether he's shunning Affleck's offers of Xanax or struggling with the temptations of the flirty Kunis.

"Extract" is just one of those smile the whole way through and laugh just a couple handfuls of times comedies. It's not a triumph, the characters are not nearly as rich as "Office Space," and it skimps on its potential, but the cast is talented, the writing is natural and it still carries on the working-class spirit that made "Office Space" connect with so many people. The bottom line is that whether funny or not, Judge prefers to show off our good side, focusing mostly on the troubles we endure in life as we try to reconcile being good people with having personal needs and desires. ~Steven C

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It's all fun and games until somebody loses a testicle. Well actually it's still all fun and games even after such an unfortunate incident. Extract is a movie where the laughs keep on coming. It's another workplace comedy from Mike Judge whose earlier Office Space achieved cult classic status. Extract is just as deserving of such status. What goes on in Jason Bateman's extract factory is just as funny as anything that went on in Ron Livingston's office. Bateman plays Joel, owner of Reynold's Extract. He's looking to cash out, sell the company and enjoy an early retirement. Things are looking good for his business but life at home has its problems, Joel is stuck in a completely sexless marriage. The frustration there is really getting to him. His friend Dean has a unique suggestion for solving that problem, the type of suggestion that could only come from a guy who does a lot of drugs. But before we get to that there is the missing testicle. Not Joel's thankfully, but one of his workers, Step, who loses it in a quite unfortunate workplace accident. From here things start to unravel for Joel, both professionally and personally, in quite hilarious fashion.

Initially Step is rather serene about his injury but he's soon goaded into suing Joel's company. Who's doing the goading? Cindy, the hottest little con artist you'll ever see. She sees dollar signs and she soon has both Step and the unwitting Joel wrapped around her finger. Cindy causes chaos for Joel, both at work and at home. The movie takes some rather bizarre, but very amusing, turns. The plot is a little silly to be sure but the plot only really serves to set up the jokes. And the jokes work throughout. This is a very funny movie. Bateman is more or less the straight man, all the action swirls around him. But he has his funny moments too. And the rest of the cast absolutely nails it. Mila Kunis as Cindy and Clifton Collins Jr. as Step are excellent. Kristen Wiig is a little underused in playing Joel's wife but every opportunity she does get she makes the most of. Dustin Milligan plays the world's dumbest gigolo and David Koechner the world's most annoying neighbor. Both are very funny, especially Koechner as he plays a guy who is just totally oblivious to how annoying he is. There's also J.K. Simmons bringing some dry wit to the role of factory manager Brian. And absolutely stealing the show is...Ben Affleck? Yes, Judge has given Affleck the chance to remind the world that he can be really, really funny. And Ben hits it out of the park, he's simply perfect in his portrayal of Dean, Joel's friend, bartender and wannabe drug dealer. Dean is an idea man, he's got lots of ideas, all of them terrible. To say that Dean's advice leads Joel down the wrong path would be an understatement. But it's a hilarious path. All kinds of shenanigans take place in this movie. Workplace shenanigans. Relationship shenanigans. And Judge, helped by his outstanding cast, makes it all work. Extract has not come to be as beloved as Office Space. It's not a cult classic. It is a hidden gem.

What did you expect from Mike Judge? (6 1/6) out of 10 = Depending on mood for a quality comedy based on the style of director.

Okay, first of all I saw this movie sober (I recommend you alter your state to enjoy it further and make the light comedy harder) meaning laugh out loud by yourself more than once. Second, of all if you don't know Mike Judge than you probably know King of the Hill, Beavis and Butthead, and one more important one to help grade this movie, Office Space.

If you enjoyed Mike Judge's other movies I seriously don't understand why you would not enjoy this film. Theater worthy?-No Redbox/OnDemand worthy-Yes. What do people expect from Mike Judge? His movies involve everyday people characters in which your constantly saying you know/knew someone just like that. And what's good about this film you get to see high grade actors playing some of these characters and great character actors born to play the part. I could go on how it's nice to see a movie about people just trying to be happy in their lives that seem boring or uneventful and completely turn it upside down. I'm here because I was annoyed because I was debating on renting this and I went on here and found so many bad reviews. Some people wouldn't mind this (for a low price) to have next to their office space DVD. We all agree that Office Space is a great film but ya know what Extract has more well know actors playing roles they don't usually play (Affleck) or playing roles they can't mess up (Bateman) and so for a person who has direct TV I do not regret renting this and laughed and was actually surprised a few times. People should grade on what they should expect and not expect from an experienced well known director. Example you can't grade this movie if you compare it to others. Extract to Wonderlust? Apatow films to Judge films? They both have different styles of what they want to create. For the last time if you enjoy Mike Judge films I don't see you not enjoying this film. Oh and if you don't know anything about Mike Judge films then don't expect this to be one of your favorite comedies or even your top 5-10 list. Is it more than tolerable and actually enjoyable and you can relate and care about the characters? Absolutely then rent this and try not to have high expectations. It was worth my four bucks on a night I couldn't sleep that's for sure.

A somewhat satirical look on society, but somehow ends up just totting over it. Jason Bateman is easily likable and it helps when you have an on-screen beaut in the form of Mila Kunis to tune things up a little. Basically, Extract is about a successful middle aged man who is about to deal with personal, family and business downfall all at the same time. It also attempts to take a look at sexual frustration between long term couples, but in the end, like all other issues, the film just seem to breeze by it, rather than provide any focus. A decent film that is real and funny at times. Could be better…

Neo rates it 6.5/10.

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That's the movie. I mean it's ok, I was entertained. However, for a 90 minuet film, it shure did drag on. Some of the characters well, most of the characters are pretty one dimensional. It's no office space.

I claim that my review is unbiased simply because I didn't know anything about the director. I read all the negative reviews and see that people are frustrated because they compare it to his earlier works which are supposedly funnier.I must confess that I didn't know anything about the director, The Office Space, etc. That's why I had no expectations. I didn't expect this movie to be funny either. OK, so it is not funny in a way like a comedy sit com is funny, jokes are not laughable. This movie has dark humor; it is situations and what happens to people that makes it comical and even tragic.

Main character, Joel, is the owner of an extract factory that he built from scratch with hard work. He is having some marital problems; his wife is not having sex with him anymore. In the meantime, a young, attractive temp, Cindy, gets hired as an employee. Joel turns to his bartender friend, Dean (a very comical role by Ben Affleck) for advice who talks him into hiring an amateur young stud, Brad, to seduce Joel's wife. If his wife gives into temptation then it is only fair for him to do the same, a seemingly logical way to guilt-free cheating.

I really enjoyed this movie and it somewhat reminded me of American Beauty (maybe because it was about problems of classic suburban families). It successfully portrays flaws of people, such as prejudice, sexual temptation, addiction, greed, ambition, career aspirations, and being intrusive, and most of all, miscommunication. I am really sorry that people didn't enjoy this as much as I did. If you can view this without any expectations you may find that is a quite remarkable film and definitely deserves a rating higher than 7.

I wasn't planning either to see this, or to review it, but I still both sat down watching if, and after that I frog I had to put down some words.

It's starts off cozy enough, but then it gets very boring, and looks like it's going to be another stupid comedy with sexual explicit language and "fun" which I hard, because it's in too many of these Hollywood comedies, and that I find it boring. However, after the first half (I'm afraid it's almost that long before it gets interesting) it sucks you in. This is dud to good acting, and some great little roles, like agent Simmons as a lawyer.

I finally got some greats laughs, and that makes me give this a 6/10. Better than most such comedies.