"Resident Evil: Apocalypse"

Rating: 7/10 (12 September 2004)

I'll be fair in stating that "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" is the perfect film to close out the turbulent summer of 2004. So far we've had "The Passion of the Christ," "Fahrenheit 9/11," and "Spider-Man 2" - all of which have had a significant impact at the box office this summer.
"Apocalypse" will be easy fodder for the critics, as they will balk early and be on alert for the slightest flaw. They'll pick apart the MTV-style editing, bad pacing, and seeming lack of an actual plot. Fanatics will pick apart the film for not staying true to the "Resident Evil" video games. For the record, I never played the video games that "Resident Evil" is based on, so I can't comment on accuracy.
This film was really a birthday present for myself. I used one of two (count 'em - TWO!) free tickets that came with my purchase of the DVD for the first film "Resident Evil (Deluxe Edition)." It doesn't disappoint in the action category or special effects, as there is plenty of both.
7/10