Extinction
Extinction

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Extinction

Movie
2 min
English

A young woman acknowledges her mortality as she comes face to face with a dinosaur.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Ben YoungGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A man is plagued by recurring dreams of a devastating attack. He gradually realizes these may be memories of a future event, as he and his wife struggle to survive an invasion by unknown entities bent on destroying humanity. The line between reality and nightmare blurs as he must confront the truth to save his family and the world.

Critical Reception

Extinction received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and underdeveloped despite a strong performance from Michael Peña. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the concept but others criticizing the execution and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Michael Peña's compelling performance in a demanding role.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and predictable twists.

  • Some found the film's central mystery intriguing, but ultimately unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's ambition and Peña's lead performance. However, many felt the storyline was cliché and failed to deliver a truly original or impactful sci-fi thriller experience.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Long Night', before being changed to 'Extinction'.

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