Resident Evil A Decent Movie Based On A Video Game

Rating: 6/10 (18 June 2009)

Resident Evil is a decent movie based on a video game but not the greatest from director Paul W.S. Anderson who for the most part gives fans of the game what they come to except from these type of films. The cast are good in their roles including Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy, Martin Crews, and Colin Salmon in a brief extended appearance. The action which is pretty much non stop once they reach the Hive involving people mostly shooting at zombies and creatures created by the T-Virus are well executed. The special effects are impressive but at times you can definitely tell it's CG. The zombies and the Licker look terrifying like something out of your worst nightmares. Well done. The dialogue however wasn't the greatest at times, it was a little predictable, and some characters are written out too soon for you to care about whether they survive or not. Depite its flaws though overall Resident Evil is decent with enough action, gruesome deaths, impressive special effects, some suspense, and good performances by the cast who make it worth watching but this movie could've been better.