So-so...

Rating: Null/10 (3 December 2002)

The film, Resident Evil seemed to be good for what it was. It's commendable and deserves some fair recognition, as certain scenes from the film let the audience settle into it's mood quite well. If the movie weren't connected to a series, the narrative seems to work quite well as it is. HOWEVER... I found the movie somewhat disappointing in the sense that it DIDN'T remain true to the Resident Evil series. When the rumors first started circulating about the film being released, it was originally meant to stay with the original story in the games/books. As I saw the movie for the first time, I was shocked to see a totally different narrative which almost totally contradicted the beginning of the series. I'm pretty sure that if the film were to have stayed true to the original story, it would have been just as successful. Perhaps it might have been slightly less action-filled, but it still would have drawn some attention. Seeming that they've totally changed the story, I'd like to see what the sequel will be like (if any), as I'm positive that it definitely won't flow with the second installment of the original series.