Extraction vs. Leon: What is "Extraction" lack of?

"Extraction" is Marvel's latest screenwriter of the current celebrity Russell Brothers, a director's debut work of a stuntman, and the latest work of "Thor" Chris Hemsworth. It can be said that the film's lineup in terms of script, action, and cast is luxurious, and the quality is guaranteed.

From the story point of view, Extraction is actually very similar to the Russell Brothers version of "Leon". In addition, Extraction and Leon have some similarities- both stories are about saving a child who has nothing to do with him, get salvation from it, and finally sacrifice self to achieve others. However, there is a clear difference between Extraction and Leon in terms of the focus of the story. The main characterization of "Leon" is the contradiction and fetters of the protagonist in the process of getting along with each other, and in this process, an emotion beyond friendship , In other words, it focuses on the person itself. In Extraction , the focus is on action scenes and the creation of a thrilling atmosphere. It is operated in the mode of a standard Hollywood action blockbuster, that is, light and heavy drama.

Extraction

Extraction

However, it is different from the traditional Hollywood action blockbuster. Extraction draws on the secret of the success of low-cost action movies . That is to simplify the story as much as possible, delete unnecessary literary plays, and only retain the story's frame and basic logic, so as to maximize the role of the action in a limited period of time, so that the audience can watch it at once. Commercially speaking, this is a very smart and wise choice.

In addition, it should be noted that Extraction was produced by streaming giant NETFLIX, and created the visual effects of traditional blockbuster as the "Net University", which has to marvel at the industrial level of Hollywood.
 
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