Extracted

A unique and layered plot that is well acted and thought provoking. This kept me wondering what the truth of memories really are. Who among us does not change our memories? For worse or better. If I could wipe my memory of my past today would I? Would I be a different person going forward? Are we conditioned by others to have false memories? All these concepts are posited in this film.

Quite a good sci-fi type drama. The actors did very well getting into their characters. This is actually very entertaining. I'm king of the fast forward button, and I didn't hit it once. There are a couple of mysteries embedded in the movie and the tension builds with those mysteries as the movie progresses. Kudos to the small cast and the director. Also good camera work and sets. Overall, this is proof that a small budget does not have to limit creativity or entertainment value.

Surprisingly rewarding for a low budget film. The cast gives uniformly strong performances, and I especially liked Dominic Bogart as the tortured Anthony. I almost didn't watch it because of the cover art, which suggests this is some sort of horror sci-fi movie and I normally don't care for those. It turns out to be nothing of the sort, fortunately, and it's actually a compelling watch with a character driven mystery story. The story has depth and emotion and interesting characters you sympathize with. Entertaining watch.

If you're anything like me and you found this movie from being absolutely bored, checking the reviews to see if it's worthy of your time, my first thing to say would be to watch it.It's not a bad movie in terms of anything specific, I just feel like the main protagonist could've been better at something. I can't describe it, but there was something I didn't perfectly enjoy about the main character.The plot was good, it was interesting enough to keep you watching, tiny moments kind of hinge on the movie that keep it fresh, it was intriguing.There was a line or two that made me think the movie was a tad cheesy because of it, but I can't call the whole movie cringey because of a couple lines.Other than that, I thought it was a movie worth watching.

This is an excellent movie, it is a psychological thriller that messes with your head. The plot is excellent, the acting is great. I was surprised by this film, because the only actor I recognized was .Frank Ashmore. A great film that will keep you guessing until the end.

I think this one was a sleeper that got by most people. Very interesting sci fi drama that explains the tech just enough that it doesn't get boring. Not only does it have the science fiction aspect but also trying to prove a man innocent of a crime. It also shows how memory can be manipulated and shaped so the truth is difficult to figure out.

It was mediocre. Everything was too hasty. He didn't know who his investor was, then his investor couldn't wait another month. A good scientist would never sell a program with so many "placeholders", especially when it concerns the human mind, not to mention a pretty fuzzy extraction formula. The director just jumped ahead for convenience. Everything was expedient to tell the viewers in a very complicated manner, a very simple concept. Memories are what we want them to be. It's not a matter of brainwashing, it's a matter of what we chose to believe. The whole thing didn't make sense. He was high as hell, yet apparently he did remember, when he chose to. People remember, they do, but so often they just lie about it. In the end Anthony did remember, because he really wanted to. Such is the nature of memory. There is no indoctrination, just excuses to do what our true nature dictates. When something is condoned and/or encouraged, it gives us permission to set aside our restraints, and be our most primitive uncivilized selves. Everyone wants to be bad, history dictates how bad.

If you liked Inception, you will like Extracted! It also reminded me of a 90's episode of Outer Limits where a convict could have their memory manipulated to where they mentally "served" a long prison sentence in just a matter of minutes. Overall a good movie with the obligatory twist ending.

La SF, c'est avant tout une bonne histoire avant d'être des effets spéciaux. Preuve en est de ce film réalisé à petit budget dont l'attrait repose uniquement sur son scénario et un montage efficace. Extracted est l'histoire d'un chercheur inventeur d'une machine capable de lire les souvenirs dans lesquels il peut voyager; Les amateurs d'Harry Potter reconnaîtront certains tours de passe-passe dans lesquels les souvenirs sont enfermés dans des petites fioles et que leur visionnage donne une impression terrible de réalité. C'est ici la même chose sauf que lors du premier test expérimental sur un prisonnier convaincu de meurtre, la machine débloque et le chercheur reste enfermé dans les souvenirs du prisonnier. S'engage alors tout un dispositif et des astuces pour que les souvenirs des uns et des autres, et leur vie réelle, puissent être connectés afin de permettre un retour au réel du chercheur, dont le corps reste en état de coma depuis 4 ans. C'est une excellente variation des mondes virtuels sauf que celui-ci est inscrit dans la biologie mémorielle de deux personnes. Le scénario est excellent, le montage dynamique et le jeu d'acteur convaincant. Pas de grands effets mais une attention demandée au spectateur pour bien suivre l'action. Les amateurs du film "Inception" apprécieront.