Fun and Games at the Slaughter House

Rating: Null/10 (18 December 2002)

Having played all the games, I watched the movie with anticipation. No it doesn't follow the same script, but that's a good thing else it would have been a bit dull knowing what was about to happen. Yes the main characters have changed, but that aside all I can say is Oh My God! This movie is not just a gore fest; it's a brilliant one. The actors were good (not amazing got to admit) the plot line is fun and unlike most other game to movie conversions, this one is good. If you want a true to script game to movie film go and watch Tomb Raider and when you realise just how crap that is, you will understand why this was changed. Milla Jovovich is cool and yet still believable (golden rule in making a film) the special effects were well done (2nd golden rule, unlike {spit} Spiderman) and it includes slicing, dicing and liquidising of sub characters - about time someone had the balls to do it. The end result was more fun than a watching a live frog in a blender. If you like to watch gratuitous violence thats done in a fun fashion kind of way then there is no better, Can't wait for the sequel. Ignore the bitching and go and watch it to make you own mind up, you never know you may be pleasantly surprised.