Not the greatest horror flic, but then again, NOT the worst!

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2002)

Although I have never played the game itself, the trailers and hype got the best of me. So naturally, I had to see it....
Although it wasn't exactly what I had expected, I can't say that I was impressed. But then again, I wasn't disappointed either. The acting was ... adequate... the plot was a stretch, but, since I'm a fan of films such as "Night of the Living Dead", I guess this plot was acceptable... :)

The special effects were average (for the films of today). As with many action films, the special effects did have their "matrix moments" but all in all, it was a "fun" film.
The one thing that I did enjoy about the film... (from a staunch male chauvinistic position) was 2 hours of watching Milla Jovovich. She may not be the world's greatest actress, or have the world's best body, but DAMN, she has a beauty about her. As the stories of ancient Troy said... "A face that launched a thousand ships"....
Overall, Resident Evil lacked the originality and punch that would make it a GREAT film, but for a few hours of entertainment, I think it did a pretty good job. If nothing else, it WAS FUN!