DVD Review: Extract

Rated R for language, some sexuality, adult humor

Starring Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, Kristin Wiig, JK Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr.

Joel Reynolds is the owner and founder of Reynolds Extract, which is a flavor-extract company. He spends days at his factory, overseeing the incompetence of his employees and his main desire is to get home before his wife slips into her dreaded sweatpants, which is a signal for "no sex tonight."

At the beginning of the film, we are introduced to attractive con-artist Cindy, who drifts from town to town. While passing through, she reads about an incident at Reynolds Extract where a male employee was involved in an accident and could win a lot of money if he sues. Trying to gain more information about said employee, Cindy takes a job at the factory to seduce the employee, talking him into suing and getting a cut of the money.

She also catches the interest of Joel, who fantasizes about having an affair with her since he's getting no "loving" at home. He pushes the idea away however, not wanting to cheat on his wife, until his bartender friend suggests hiring a male gigolo to seduce her first, citing that if she cheats on him first, he can cheat on her, guilt-free. He agrees to it, under the influence of Special K, however quickly decides against it the next morning. But is he too late? And will Cindy get caught before the company goes under?

From director Mike Judge, who gave us the cult hit Office Space where he humorously showed us life inside a cubicle, in this one he gives us a glimpse into the life of a factory. While it is no Office Space, Extract definitely had its funny moments (I'm sure everyone can relate to the annoying next door neighbor who doesn't know how to take a clue or shut up) and the cast is likable. I'd say it's worth checking out if you like funny comedies.