daniel_carr
I'm not really into zombies although I love sci-fi fantasy movies. But this movie really changed that for me! Interesting twist, made me jump a few times and not heavy on the special effects relied more on the story. Great job!
Movie spotlight
Resident Evil
2002
Movie
100 min
English
When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.
Insights
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users70%
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson•Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Action
Plot Summary
In a high-tech underground laboratory called The Hive, a deadly virus is unleashed, turning the facility's employees into flesh-eating zombies. A commando unit led by the enigmatic Alice is dispatched to contain the outbreak and recover a vital pharmaceutical company's secrets. As they fight their way through the labyrinthine complex, they uncover the sinister truth behind the virus and a terrifying corporate conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Resident Evil received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing its plot and reliance on action over horror. However, it was a commercial success, spawning a long-running film franchise based on the popular video game series. Audiences generally responded more favorably than critics, appreciating its action-packed sequences and gothic atmosphere.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish visuals and Milla Jovovich's performance.
Criticized for its generic plot and weak character development.
Found to be more of an action film than a true horror experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's exciting action sequences and faithfulness to the spirit of the video games, with many enjoying the zombie scares and fast-paced narrative. Some viewers found the plot to be derivative and lacking in genuine scares, but the overall sentiment leans positive for its entertainment value.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's iconic 'laser grid' sequence was inspired by a similar puzzle in the original Resident Evil video game, specifically from the training facility level.
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RalphRahal
Resident Evil (2002) is a solid action-horror film that takes the core idea of the video game series and spins it into something original. The plot is simple but effective, following a group trying to survive in a high-tech underground faci...
Andre Gonzales
Good movie brought the video game game to life. Could have been better. I was glad to see this movie made though. Always thought this would be good for a movie series.
The Movie Mob
**While not a perfect movie, Resident Evil stands above many other entries in the zombie and video game genres.** The first of a 6-movie series, Resident Evil stays grounded in its horror roots more than the rest. This movie takes every ...
Kamurai
Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. I understand that zombies have been done to death by the time I wrote this, but I've always enjoyed them, and I understand that, as a movie franchise, "Resident Evil" is fairly laug...
JPV852
Been several years since I last watched this one and I guess it's passable but not very scary (I personally don't find zombies all that frightening) and the CGI creatures, while okay for its time, didn't add to the tension either. At least ...
Repo Jack
I originally watched "Resident Evil" at a movie theater when it was first released in 2002. I hadn't played the games. There was no Rotten Tomatoes and I didn't read reviews back then so I went in blind. And I utterly enjoyed the movie: the...
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