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September 4, 2009
At the Movies: Mike Judge’s ‘Extract’ could use more flavor
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
| EXTRACT |
 Director: Mike Judge Cast: Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck Rating: R for language, sexual references and some drug use Running time: 91 minutes |
Ten years ago, Mike Judge satirized the absurdities of the workplace experience from the perspective of put-upon employees with “Office Space.” It didn’t do much when it came out but, as we all know by now, it became a cult favorite on cable and home video, to the point where it changed the way you looked at the common stapler.
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