Likes and dislikes of this one

Rating: 9/10 (31 October 2010)

Slight Spoilers, too minor to matter What I didn't like: In the beginning, Alice becomes normal, if I want a movie about a normal chick fighting zombies, I'll watch Strippers VS. Zombies a.k.a. Zombies, Zombies, Zombies or Zombieland or most other zombie movies that aren't this. I expect to see a superhuman Alice kickin' zombie butt with her normal buddies helping her out. Alas, she is now a normal human fighting zombies. I also felt like the middle was a little pointless and there are several inconsistencies such as one person retaining their memory right away while another takes throughout the film to retain their memory - and that among other things such as the predictable dialogue and all the "it's been done moments" those things made the film a little sloppy.
What I liked: Although she is normal, Alice can still kick butt. Only, she is clearly weaker. It is evident that they are going for a character who has flaws so that the viewer can relate and some girls can aspire to be like, while dudes aspire to shag. The dynamic between the other characters and their relationships were pretty believable, however, some moments were ha ha funny when they were meant to be cool: Claire stopping to pose in the middle of a fight for instance. I liked the addition of Chris too and the way he is introduced. There is also more mystery and bigger and stronger enemies.
Like the others: this is cheesy, has a well based, simple plot with likable characters. If you can get past the fact that the main bad guy in this one is basically Neo from the Matrix, and enjoyed the other films, you'll probably like this one too. I know that I rated it high, but that is because it had everything that I expected. I am looking forward to seeing RE5, which should happen, with how it ended.