Chris Hemsworth Transports Audiences to a Never-Before-Seen Realm in His Epic New Film

Netflix houses a plethora of blockbuster franchises that boast exceptional quality. Films such as Project Power, The Old Guard, and The Gray Man exemplify the streaming platform's commitment to delivering thrilling action and top-tier special effects, ensuring viewers receive the same level of excellence as they would in a traditional cinema. Extraction 2, the latest addition to these high-budget movies, features an outstanding action scene that intriguingly evokes memories of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, an acclaimed action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves remains a seminal action game even by today's standards, establishing a benchmark against which subsequent titles in the genre are measured. Its impact reverberated throughout the gaming industry, and the fact that Extraction 2 draws inspiration from the highly acclaimed train sequence in Uncharted 2 exemplifies how different forms of media borrow from one another in a harmonious manner.

Uncharted 2's Iconic Train Level

The opening of Uncharted 2 finds protagonist Nathan Drake hanging precariously from a derailed train, the result of a brutal crash. The game's narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, shifting between past and present until players finally reach the starting point. Just before the train hurtles off the tracks, players are treated to an unforgettable and thrilling set piece that rivals the spectacle of blockbuster PlayStation exclusives such as Marvel's Spider-Man and God of War Ragnarok.

In this sequence, players must navigate through each individual train car, battling enemies and taking into account the realistic physics of the moving locomotive. It is a well-crafted, fast-paced section that showcases the Uncharted franchise's signature set-piece action, solidifying its reputation. Comparable to the most impressive action scenes in Hollywood films like Mission: Impossible and Fast and Furious, it is no surprise that Naughty Dog's action-packed series would eventually be adapted into an Uncharted film.

Extraction 2's Outstanding Long Take Action Scene

In Extraction 2, fans of the Uncharted series may have experienced a sense of familiarity while watching the movie this past weekend. The film kicks off with a remarkable 'oner' scene that takes place in a prison, followed by a thrilling car chase to a factory, and culminating in an intense battle on a moving train.

The sequence bears a striking resemblance to the iconic train scene from Uncharted 2, capturing the same fast-paced momentum and exhilaration. It almost feels like a live-action adaptation of what fans have come to love in the video game series. Hemsworth's character, Tyler Rake, skillfully engages in close-quarters combat with soldiers while simultaneously fending off a relentless helicopter that relentlessly attacks the train.

Both sequences culminate with a dramatic train crash, leaving no doubt about the striking similarities between the two. In Uncharted 2, the protagonist, Nate, covered in blood and bruises, resorts to shooting gas containers resulting in a massive explosion that hurls the train off its tracks, effectively eliminating the antagonists. Meanwhile, in Netflix's Extraction 2, Rake emerges victorious with minimal injuries after defeating his final foe, but the train itself lacks functional brakes. Consequently, Rake and his team prepare themselves for the impending collision. The comparison of these sequences serves as an enjoyable exploration of how a shared concept can be effectively executed in both film and video game formats.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is available on the PS3, PS4, and PS5.