During self-quarantine I'm sure many of you like myself have been abusing the time watching content on the many streaming services available to us. I've been lucky enough to dedicate this time to catching up on some of the latest releases on Netflix.

If you're looking for a good action film to enjoy on late night then you'll be satisfied with Chris Hemsworth's latest project - Extraction. The film is based around the character Tyler Rake, an ex pay for hire mercenary, who takes up one last job; to rescue an Indian mob leader's kidnapped son from a rival mobster and the largest drug dealer in Bangladesh. Expect spectacular fighting sequences, explosions and exhilarating car chases as director Sam Hargrave takes us on the whirlwind mission in his debut film.

Given Hargrave's stunt background (famously known as Captain America's stunt double), there was a lot of potential for the action sequences to bring this film to life. We see glimpses of Hargraves talents shine, in particular, during a fight scene that takes place once Rake attempts to recover mob leader's son Ovi. The close combat flights are captured well, we feel the intensity of the fight through the shoes of Rake. The director wants us to feel every punch and kick which engages us as the audience. Hargraves stunt background definitely adds an edge to this film, he is able to satisfy us the audience through the intense fighting and excessive violence, similar to that used in the Asian action films such as the Raid.

With the majority of the film being shot in Dhaka Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated cities in the world; Rakes task seems even more unrealistic as he is one man in foreign country against an entire mob. Hargraves does well at using this location to create chaos. In particular, during the car chase we feel overwhelmed and on the edge of our seats as there's people everywhere and often a lot of near misses. However, what stood out to me during this scene and the fight scene was the camera. Hargraves repeatedly uses a one shot, similar to that used in 1917. This shot is effective as Hargraves is able to make us feel like we're following Rake through the chaos.

Although, this film doesn't stand out from its competition in the action genre. It feels like Hemsworth is attempting to solidify himself as a solo lead by creating a lane for himself. perhaps for when he decides to hang his boots as the role of Thor within the marvel cinematic.