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The Extortion
Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2023
An experienced commercial pilot is forced to collaborate with his country's intelligence services to avoid being punished for a serious fault he committed on the job. He is quickly plunged into an underworld of intrigue and extortion that will put his life at risk and he will pay a very high price to escape from it.
Movie details
The Extortion
2023 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
An experienced commercial pilot is forced to collaborate with his country's intelligence services to avoid being punished for a serious fault he committed on the job. He is quickly plunged into an underworld of intrigue and extortion that will put his life at risk and he will pay a very high price to escape from it.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Extortion?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe 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
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Martino Zaidelis
Written by
Emanuel Diez
Guillermo Francella
Alejandro Petrossián
Pablo Rago
Saavedra
Andrea Frigerio
Carolina Guerrero
Carlos Portaluppi
Mario Aldana
Alberto Ajaka
Porchietto
Guillermo Arengo
Fernando Marconi
Mónica Villa
Rita Tirabosco
Court is in session
Put The Extortion on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.