Extraction Review: 7 Ups & 3 Downs

4. The Core Relationship Gives It Some Heart

Extraction may have more than a few shortcomings in terms of story. It may be a little too grim for its own good. But the one thing that makes it worth watching - from an emotional standpoint at least - is the friendship that develops between Rake and the boy he's assigned to extract.

Not only does this give the hardened protagonist a shot at redemption he never knew he needed, it gives young actor Rudhraksh Jaiswal juicier material to work with than previous films of this genre would give their 'target' characters - and he thrives in the environment, pulling off a very impressive performance.

Together, the characters and their subtle bond carries the film; it's a diamond in the rough, if you will, and it ultimately adds meaning to the story, making it impossible not to root for either one of them.