Review: 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ... an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: he allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: writer-director douglas mcgrath 's even-toned direction 
Sentiment: positive


Review: while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .