Extraction 2 viewers spot ‘ridiculous’ mistake in Chris Hemsworth sequel

Eagle-eyed Netflix viewers spotted a hilarious mistake in the new action thriller Extraction 2.

The film, a sequel to Chris Hemsworth’s 2020 film Extractionwas released on the streaming service last Friday (June 16).

In Extraction 2, Hemsworth reprises his role as skilled mercenary Tyler Rakes, who is tasked with rescuing a woman and two children from a state-of-the-art correctional facility.

The sequel received better reviews than the first film, although viewers complained about one particular element. But the film was also mocked on social media after a clip was released highlighting an unfortunate filming mistake.

In the sequence, which takes place approximately 45 minutes into the scene, Hemsworth’s character can be seen exchanging gunfire with an enemy helicopter.

As he tries to avoid being shot, Rakes takes cover behind a ladder, offering virtually no barrier between his body and the oncoming bullets.

“I watch Extraction 2 and Chris Hemsworth just took cover behind a ladder,” one person wrote, sharing a clip of the moment on Twitter.

Others reacted with amusement to the incongruous scene, sharing comments on social media.

“It worked, didn’t it?” one person joked, while another called the moment “ridiculous.”

“He’s taking steps to protect himself,” joked another, while another noted: “Everyone knows hiding behind a ladder is bad luck.”

Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain joked: “It would work because the wavelength of the bullets is longer than the holes in the ladders. You need a mini-helicopter with bullets of a shorter wavelength.”

Others have compared the moment to one found in a video game.

“This is the ultimate video game mechanic. Ladders are solid (if partially invisible) objects in many games,” one person wrote. “That and the Rocky-inspired rehab montage made me laugh.”

“Apparently the writer, director and producer all play too many FPS games,” another speculated.

“I watched this last night thinking it was a really long cut scene from a game like Far from there“Please tell me I’m not the only one,” someone else said.

Extraction 2 is available to stream now on Netflix.