This movie caused me to laugh hysterically throughout many parts of the film. A lot of it was due to its unique plot. Hollywood particularly lacks uniqueness these days. Jason Bateman did not play the rude character that he plays in most of his films. He was likable and relatable. It bothers me how movies try to use these macho characters as their stars. It makes you care about the story much less because many people are not like them. The movie also deals with ordinary problems that many people have throughout the day. One of them was the interaction between Jason Bateman and his neighbor. It dealt with the frequent struggle to avoid situations like that. The ending with Kirsten Wiig was the only thing that was not relatable to me or many audience members. Besides that, it was almost completely to my liking.

one of film about crazy situations from everyday life. crisis- in personal life and business- of an ordinary guy, interests of a seductive young woman, gallery of stupid/crazy/hilarious characters, a too good friend, an accident and a business in fragile balance. result - a series of scenes who seems be from known cultural areas but enough cool for amusing only. the great virtue - choice of cast, each of actors remains a nice surprise. a comedy like many others. interesting for the easy manner to identify yourself with Jason Bateman 's character and for Ben Affleck strange character who reminds a not rare type of friend.

What did you expect from Mike Judge? (6 1/6) out of 10 = Depending on mood for a quality comedy based on the style of director.Okay, first of all I saw this movie sober (I recommend you alter your state to enjoy it further and make the light comedy harder) meaning laugh out loud by yourself more than once. Second, of all if you don't know Mike Judge than you probably know King of the Hill, Beavis and Butthead, and one more important one to help grade this movie, Office Space. If you enjoyed Mike Judge's other movies I seriously don't understand why you would not enjoy this film. Theater worthy?-No Redbox/OnDemand worthy-Yes. What do people expect from Mike Judge? His movies involve everyday people characters in which your constantly saying you know/knew someone just like that. And what's good about this film you get to see high grade actors playing some of these characters and great character actors born to play the part. I could go on how it's nice to see a movie about people just trying to be happy in their lives that seem boring or uneventful and completely turn it upside down. I'm here because I was annoyed because I was debating on renting this and I went on here and found so many bad reviews. Some people wouldn't mind this (for a low price) to have next to their office space DVD. We all agree that Office Space is a great film but ya know what Extract has more well know actors playing roles they don't usually play (Affleck) or playing roles they can't mess up (Bateman) and so for a person who has direct TV I do not regret renting this and laughed and was actually surprised a few times. People should grade on what they should expect and not expect from an experienced well known director. Example you can't grade this movie if you compare it to others. Extract to Wonderlust? Apatow films to Judge films? They both have different styles of what they want to create. For the last time if you enjoy Mike Judge films I don't see you not enjoying this film. Oh and if you don't know anything about Mike Judge films then don't expect this to be one of your favorite comedies or even your top 5-10 list. Is it more than tolerable and actually enjoyable and you can relate and care about the characters? Absolutely then rent this and try not to have high expectations. It was worth my four bucks on a night I couldn't sleep that's for sure.

I stumbled onto this movie on broadcast TV, and couldn't stop laughing. Just looked it up...it's a Mike Judge movie? What the heck...the studio must not have advertised it at all. (Yet they pump tens of millions into adverts for horrible Melissa McCarthy movies!).Maybe Mike Judge is being punished for telling the truth too often. (See "Idiocracy"). I see a lot of people slamming this movie because Ben Affleck is in it? Honestly, I think we've gotten to the point in our culture that people are unable to think for themselves, and just reflexively "hate on someone" because that's what they heard someone else do. It's stupid.See Extract! It's hilarious!