Extinction
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 27, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
40
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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68
IGNKenneth Seward Jr.Aug 1, 2018
Netflix's Extinction has its moments but is marred by a familiar premise, an uneven pace and a weak lead performance. Read full review
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The New York TimesGlenn KennyAug 23, 2018
There are a lot of dark corridors, and the characters do quite a bit of ducking and crouching. Mr. Young handles it reasonably well, but I was struck by an unavoidable truth: These scenes of suspense and scare excel on a large screen, in a reasonably crowded theater. Read full review
40
The GuardianJake NevinsJul 27, 2018
Extinction is a competent, if formulaic film. Its dilemma, like many of the films in Netflix’s growing sci-fi catalogue, is the way its best parts are subdued on the small screen while its worst (dialogue and clunky storytelling) are enhanced. Read full review
38
Movie NationRoger MooreJul 27, 2018
Here, he’s (Peña) bland, under-emoting in the face of terror and fronting a middling actioner that isn’t as thought-provoking as its creators expected, as surprising as they think it’s “twist” is and isn’t smart enough to get out of its own way. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comNick AllenJul 27, 2018
It’s a B-movie with a blockbuster attitude, and not in a fun way. Read full review
25
ConsequenceRandall ColburnJul 27, 2018
While the script is fundamentally flawed, the direction doesn’t help. Young, who previously helmed the brutal 2016 indie Hounds of Love, feels out of his element in the sci-fi action realm. Read full review
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