One of the best films I have seen in a while

Rating: 10/10 (29 April 2002)

Actually, it's something of a mixed bag, but the good far outweighs the bad in this case. I'll start with the bad first. The bad news is that the film seems a little tame in comparison with the computer games, which are some of the bloodiest and most creepily atmospheric releases the video game world has seen. Often, when you want to see blood gushing everywhere, all you will get is a relatively nice and clean death. A bit disappointing, but that's to be expected when the Moron Picture Association of America steadfastly refuses to acknowledge that adults watch films, too.
The good news is that the same creepy atmosphere that made the games so grand, and made such interesting films as Night Of The Living Dead the way they are, is well-represented here. During each and every scene, one almost leaps out of their seat, anticipating the attack of a spider or a licker. The clever references to the games are also quite well-done, as is the reference to Day Of The Dead. Milla Jojovich really does a great job of bringing Jill Valentine to life, and the rest of the cast, anonymous though they may be, do a bang-up job of supporting her.
Frankly, I cannot wait for the director's cut on DVD. I want to see more blood and gore.