A mixed bag

Rating: 6/10 (3 December 2009)

This movie is a bit hard for me to review, because for one I am a fan of the first Resident Evil games, and second because even though this movie is often seen as a very mediocre movie and overall adaption of the game, it is still much better then the second movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
The acting in this movie is poor, but its the kind of acting that is so bad its good. Even though Milla Jovovich has the looks, she is just not a convincing actor at all. Michelle Rodriguez's part also doesn't work that well either, but I have to admit that both of them do deliver some good action-scenes.
The music in this movie is also something I have mixed feelings about. Its composed in cooperation with shock-rocker Marilyn Manson. The score sounds very industrial and cold, which adds a very eerie vibe to the movie. But in some places the music is way too loud. I first watched this movie in the theater and I kid you not when I say that the industrial rock soundtrack is deafening at some parts. But I have to say that it does fit the movie's atmosphere well.
The story is about your average zombie-outbreak, but instead of it taking place on the street or in a mall its taking place in a underground laboratory. Nothing too special, but it works.
If you are a fan of zombie-movies then you should definitely give Resident Evil a try, its certainly worth watching at least once. Don't bother watching Resident Evil: Apocalypse though because thats a whole different story.