Mike Judge's "Extract" is pretty much the epitome of a solid movie. The laughs are more chuckles than laugh out loud funny. Many of the funny parts are in the ads/trailers but there are still some hidden gems. The actors do a steady job but none of the characters are all that memorable. Jason Bateman hits the right tone while Ben Affleck does well enough in a role that seemed like it was screaming for Owen Wilson. There are a few scenes that miss the mark but the film doesn't really ever have a long spell in which it is boring. All in all, it's one of those films that will probably be judged based on expectations. People expecting another "Office Space" will give it a disappointing "It's OK" while people who go in hoping for little will walk out with a happy "It's was good."

Normally, this is the kind of film that screams rental but given the rest of the crap in theaters right now, it might be your best option. Don't expect the next great comedy but for a fun enough time at the movies, I'd recommend "Extract".