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Extinction

Extinction

Action · Drama · Science Fiction · 2018

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Movie details

Extinction

“We were not here first.”

2018 Action · Drama · Science Fiction 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Extinction?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ben Young

Written by

Spenser Cohen · Brad Kane · Eric Heisserer

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Peter

Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan

Alice

Israel Broussard

Israel Broussard

Miles

Mike Colter

Mike Colter

David

Lex Shrapnel

Lex Shrapnel

Ray

Emma Booth

Emma Booth

Samantha

Amelia Crouch

Amelia Crouch

Hanna

Court is in session

Put Extinction on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.