I usually allow westerns and science fiction movies some leeway because so many are just not good, and that’s why I persevered with Extinction, though it was difficult. Initially, I had difficulty accepting that Peter, who ultimately puts himself in danger repeatedly and without hesitation to protect his family, would earlier act so carelessly and abandon them due to nightmares. The film's attempts at developing h…

It was an enjoyable film and one I’d happily watch again, and I feel comfortable suggesting it to others. I'm a big admirer of Michael Peña ("Ant-Man") and Lizzy Caplan ("Mean Girls"), and although they are generally known for comedic roles, this project really highlights their versatility. The movie boasts decent production quality, though certain design decisions seem to reference older, low-budget sci-fi fil…