One of my favorites!

Rating: 9/10 (7 September 2004)

"Resident Evil" is one of my all-time favorite movies. It ranks up there with the "Matrix" trilogy, the "Bourne" series ("Bourne Identity" and "Bourne Supremacy"), and "Kill Bill" volumes 1 and 2. As soon as I got out of the theater after seeing it for the first time, I knew I was going to buy it as soon as it hit DVD.
It is definitely a very "cool" movie. I liked how the plot developed. It didn't just go in shootin' up everything. It had a story to tell, and told it well. The characters are cool. The music is great! It is well placed within the movie and adds to the atmosphere of the film. I really liked the look and atmosphere of the film. There is an uneasy and spooky feel. There are some classic moments that help make it a unique zombie movie. Plus, the explanation of why there are zombies is better than any other one from the other zombie movies.
The "brief sexuality/nudity" is not graphic or tasteless. It actually helps with the story. Plus, it is very "brief." The gore is not excessive.
It is a pretty spooky movie the first time you see it. It remains "cool" every time you watch it.
Since "Resident Evil" is so "cool", I am extremely excited about its sequel, "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."