Heaps of an improvement from the first film

Rating: 7/10 (13 January 2005)

RE-A basically picks up where the first one left off. Alice wakes up in the heart of Raccoon City, dazed and confused. The Umbrella Corporation have blocked off the city, in an attempt to cover up the T-Virus outbreak. Alice befriends Jill Valentine, a member of STARS (and a character from the RE playstation games) and a group of survivors and attempt to escape the city via the help of a mysterious stranger.
I wasn't a big fan of the first RE movie - maybe it was a bit of a let down as I was a huge fan of the games.... so my expectations for the film sequel weren't exactly high. But I thought it was a vast improvement over the first. The horror emphasis has died down a little - but it is more of an attempt to make an action film in a horror context. Alice has even more superhuman powers than the first film and she takes on zombies and monsters in a "Matrix" inspired combat style.
I really enjoyed the ending of this film - just when you think the film is over - it has a few twists and turns right up to the end. Quite a satisfying ending (even if it leaves it open for a sequel).
Recommended if you are looking for a film with a bit of style but not too heavy on substance.