If RE:A is what American audiences love, then I'm movie to Canada

Rating: 1/10 (16 September 2004)

I don't know if I should slam this god awful crapfest of a movie or blame myself for even going to see it after I saw the "EXTREME" trailers for it. I'll do the movie for now as I have years to blame myself for my misjudgment.
RE:A just proves the fact that no matter how much money and shine you add, a piece of crap is a piece of crap. This movie is really aimed at the extreme sport masses that must all prize glitz and special effects over substance.
Now, before I say more, I have to clear up the fact that I love horror/zombie flicks. I'm not some film snob that will only patronize artsy and independent cinema (though I probably should after seeing this smoking load). I enjoy a good visceral escape like the next person. In fact, I love the original Predator very much and that really doesn't have any substance to speak of.
That being said, if you want a good action movie experience and are one of those poor folks who can excuse a terrible flick by saying, "Yeah it was bad, but the special effects were awesome!", then by all means, GO! You'll likely love the film and give blowing reviews on every message board from here to the end of the internet. However, if you are someone who looks at the schmuck and wants to slap him in the back of head for saying something so stupid, then take my advice and skip this one. The characters are terrible, the plot is horrendous and dashes the logic of even the first RE, and it's filled with way too many EXTREME moments for it's own good. From rappelling cops with guns, to heroines who can smash through glass without getting cut, RE:A just says to heck with reality and goes on without a second thought. I was laughing during the whole thing and kept imagining the mulleted masses that this movie was aimed at. Then, I was shaking my head when I realized that this must be what America really wants. That made me plan my escape route to our brother from the north. Canada, here I come!
3 out of 10 stars. Save yourself the 8 bucks and check out a quality flick like the original Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, or even the Not-Romero-but-far-from-terrible Dawn remake.