Is Extracts Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2019)

📖 The Core Premise

Extracts returns to the screen in 2019, bringing a fresh narrative to the Documentary genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Extracts is a short film with images from 1970 to 1972 in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, London, Marrakech, Rabat and the Sahara Desert region. The images were filmed by Helena Ignez and Rogério Sganzerla in exile, in the "leaden years" of the military dictatorship."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Extracts, even the presence of Helena Ignez struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Documentary. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Extracts worth your time? If you appreciate Documentary films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Extracts misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 8 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.