The DVD release of Extract in the United States presents a comedy that follows the struggles of a factory owner trying to keep his business afloat while dealing with eccentric employees and personal mishaps The film stars Jason Bateman as the beleaguered protagonist Joel Reynolds who navigates a series of absurd situations at his flavor extract manufacturing plant Supporting performances include Mila Kunis as the seductive con artist Cindy Kristen Wiig as the long suffering wife Suzie Ben Affleck as the laid back best friend Dean and J K Simmons as the no nonsense General manager Directed by Mike Judge the movie blends workplace satire with slapstick humor and sharp dialogue The DVD includes several special features such as deleted scenes that expand on character backstories a behind the scenes featurette that shows the cast improvising on set a commentary track with the director and writer discussing the inspiration for the story and a gag reel that highlights the many laughs that occurred during filming Visual presentation is presented in anamorphic widescreen with clear colors and solid audio mix that captures both the subdued office ambience and the louder comedic moments The release also offers optional subtitles in English and Spanish making it accessible to a broader audience Fans of workplace comedies will appreciate the film keen observation of corporate absurdity while casual viewers will enjoy the steady stream of witty one liners and physical comedy The addition of the game to iOctavio com on April twenty fourth twenty ten reflects an effort to extend the brand into interactive entertainment offering players a chance to manage their own virtual extract factory and experience similar challenges depicted in the film Overall the DVD release of Extract delivers a complete comedy package that combines a smart script strong performances and enjoyable extras making it a worthwhile addition to any comedy collection