Middle of the road zombie flick

Rating: 5/10 (3 October 2007)

I kinda expected to hate it. A work friend really wanted to see it and I got dragged along. I saw the first film, played the games and skipped Resident Evil 2. I wasn't expecting anything super amazing, but it is exactly what it claims to be: a rip off of every zombie movie ever made and a mash up of the games...so I can't complain. Don't expect Shakespeare and you should have a little fun. Pros: Some good action set pieces. Lots of Milla kung-fu against zombies and lots of blood splatter. Not actually scary but startling at a few points. Doesn't take itself seriously and gives a few nods to its predecessors and the game itself. Cons: Huge leaps in logic. Creating super zombies with the ability to think...uhh...bad idea. The good guys weld protective cover over their vehicle windows that can be ripped off without a thought. Flamethrowers that should have been used at the BEGINNING of the battle. They also occupy a camp and don't even search the buildings first to see if maybe a zombie is creeping around. Too much slow motion. Also, anyone can fly a helicopter! Overall: its a rental or matinée. Not terrible and not great.