Extract [Blu-ray] | ![Extract [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S6IMxtT3L._SL500_.jpg)
| Actors: Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Beth Grant, Jenny O'Hara, Gene Simmons
Studio: Miramax Films
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 12172
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 786936795769
UPC: 786936795769
EAN: 0786936795769
ASIN: B002RFX8DC
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: December 22, 2009
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EXTRACT (BR/WS 1.85/SP-SUB/FR-BOTH)
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Mike Judge is in a familiar zone in Extract, which is sort of a close relative to his cult classic Office Space. But this time the main character owns the company, instead of being a cog in the machinery, and middle age presents a different set of challenges. Joel (Jason Bateman) concocted a new approach to soda pop, and his small company is bubbling along nicely--in fact, there's talk he might get bought out by General Foods…unless something were to come along to really, you know, screw up the deal. Hmm, what could go wrong? Joel is sexually unfulfilled with his wife (Kristen Wiig), there's a new temp worker (Mila Kunis) at the factory who favors minimal clothing, and Joel's best friend (Ben Affleck), a slacker bartender, is bursting with bad advice. Oh, and there's an employee (Clifton Collins Jr.) contemplating a lawsuit because of a workplace accident that left him missing an important piece of equipment. The film's plot machinations are less enticing than the moment-by-moment behavioral observations, always a Mike Judge specialty. Examples: the chattering of the factory floor workers, who could easily have stepped out of a King of the Hill cartoon, or Joel's suburban neighbor (David Koechner at his chummiest), the kind of yakety-yak blowhard who simply will not shut up, however many polite messages he receives. It might not amount to a whole lot, and somehow the gifted Bateman seems underused here (Affleck, on the other hand, is having a ball). But Extract seems destined for cable-TV repeatability, much like its corporate cousin. --Robert Horton
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 Extract Movie Review March 21, 2010
Haunted Flower (Indianapolis)
"Extract" is written and directed by Mike Judge and follows Joel, played by Jason Bateman who owns and manages an extract company. He deals with issues like assembly line worker stupidity, theft in the workplace, not getting action with his wife and being attracted to a new temp played by Mila Kunis. Joel tries to pay a jigalo (after being drugged by Ben Affleck) to have sex with his wife so he wouldn't feel guilty pursuing the new hot girl. Chaos always ensues.
I've loved Jason Batemen since Arrested Development and he is still the straight guy among idiots and his character is entirely too nice in this movie. I guess that's my big complaint on this one - he's nicer and more forgiving than any normal person, but darn it all I guess that's why we like him.
This movie was really funny and had a lot of ridiculous situations. I couldn't believe I liked Ben Affleck in this movie! He usually drives me nuts but here he was a character so different from the usual and with his appearance....I was able to almost forget it was Ben Affleck and laugh!
Other great additions to the cast, J.K. Simmons, Beth Grant whom I will always love from Donnie Darko, and Kristen Wiig who plays Joel's wife, Suzie. Also David Koechner plays a completely oblivious annoyingly pushy neighbor that you just love to hate. This was a fun ensemble piece and the best cameo of all -- Gene Simmons as a lawyer suing Joel for everything he's worth. If I tried to explain what was funny about this all, it would just give away too many jokes. Give this one a rental, you won't regret it. I bet it grows funnier with multiple viewings.
 Good Companion To "Office Space" March 21, 2010
David Baldwin (Philadelphia,PA USA)
If people are disappointed with this film because it's not "Office Space" they should get over it. Director Mike Judge's previous effort was a scathing indictment of corporate America where the workers are dispensible and reports have more value than the psychological well being of the employees. "Extract" is a more genial exercise whose laughs are more subtle but not less satisfying. Judge here seems to be championing family entrepreneurism where the boss has an open door policy and knows the names of his employees. This film was dumped on the market during the waning days of summer. It's almost like the studio wanted this film to fail. The studio may have treated "Extract" like a lost child but don't make the same mistake.
A Life Unraveled, Then Raveled Again March 20, 2010
Celia Hayes (San Antonio, SA)
Well, of course it's a Mike Judge movie, so attention must be paid, if he is your cup of tea, directorially speaking. Be warned that this is more of an amiable and character-driven movie than a manic and plot-driven movie, so the humor (well, with the exception of an assembly-line accident with painfully embarrassing results to one character) is fairly low-key. It's more a gentle ramble along a scenically convoluted path, rather than a high-speed chase.
The plot, such as it is, involves Joel (Jason Bateman), the manager/owner of a small but profitable flavor-extract enterprise, on the verge of selling the company on favorable terms, and retiring to a life of leisure and luxury. He is the linchpin; around whom revolve and occasionally frustrate an assortment of characters - including but not limited to - his bored wife (Kristen Wiig), a deadly boring neighbor (David Koechner), a new employee (Mila Kunis) of dubious ethical principles and a taste for dressing down (way, way down!), old employees of varying degrees of ineptitude, and a best friend (Ben Affleck) with a penchant for offering really, really bad advice - like hiring the pool-man to test his wife's virtue. How life unravels - and then ravels again for Joel and the factory is unfolded in a series of quirky and humorous tableaux. It's all very genial, occasionally pointed, and very, very Mike Judge.
Having been occasionally afflicted with a neighbor who always managed to appear at the most inconvenient times, with the most pointless conversation, and being almost oblivious to indications that - look, I wasn't interested and had things to do! I laughed the most at the Joel's neighborhood nemesis - does everyone but the viciously anti-social hermits have one of those?
The extra on this DVD is basically a documentary about the making of - which did have some interested tid-bits; such as being filmed on location in an actual bottling plant.
 Mike Judge pulls it off: subtle yet hilarious March 13, 2010
R. Kocz
The problem with debuting with Office Space is that all of Mike Judge's subsequent efforts will end up being compared to it. The subtle humor, the lovable characters, the absurdity of it all is difficult to pull off even once. Yet with Extract, Mike Judge seems to have come very close to the original formula while managing to create a whole new set of characters, situations, and a plot that keeps the viewer interested. Yes, this is another work-related movie, but now the boss is a good guy, and it's really about him. Two separate story lines are reminiscent of that old adage about keeping work and personal life separate. When they intersect, all hell and hilarity break loose. Jason Bateman and JK Simmons do a wonderful job, and Ben Affleck is barely recognizable with the handlebar mustache and a proletarian affect.
Extract March 12, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
Joel, the owner of an extract manufacturing plant, constantly finds himself in precarious situations that steadily worsen by the minute. First, his soon-to-be floor manager acquires a serious injury in a machine malfunctioning accident that subsequently endangers the wellbeing of his company. Second, his personal life doesn't fair much better when he takes the advice of his bartending friend Dean during a drug-induced brainstorming session on how to test his wife's faithfulness. Finally, compounding these catastrophes is new employee Cindy, who happens to be a scam artist intent on milking the company for all its worth. Now, Joel must attempt to piece his company and his marriage back together all while trying to figure out what he's really after in life. The story is fairly simple but eventful and effective. I laughed out loud several times. The running time is at 90 minutes. It makes for a nice movie.
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