Exciting Flick!

Rating: Null/10 (13 November 2004)

No one makes a movie based on a video game and assumes that viewers will be looking for something from Stanley Kubrick. Instead, one would expect the film to reflect the style and excitement of the original game, while bringing something more to the table.
I am not a "Resident Evil" game player so I cannot discuss whether the film was true to the spirit of the game. However, from what I've seen of the game, I sure does look like a close match. I can certainly express my complete enjoyment with the film.
Even though some of the twists and turns are predictable, they're still effective! You know the dead guy is going to open his eyes, yet it still startles you! That's a credit to the mood created by the film through effective lighting and sound, and outstanding costume and set creation. Even though you're shown virtual schematics of the setting repeatedly, the story takes you so quickly through the setting that you can't keep up and you're left confused and bewildered as to where the characters are, adding to the suspense.
Milla was fantastic as the heroin. She was compelling and believable.
Michael Allton - http://www.viking-tech.com