Resident Evil: Afterlife
Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Afterlife

2010Movie97 minEnglish

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users60%
Director: Paul W.S. AndersonGenres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

In a world devastated by a viral epidemic, Alice continues her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Armed with her combat skills and a unique connection to the Umbrella Corporation's DNA, she battles hordes of the undead and new monstrous threats. Her quest leads her to a supposed safe haven in Los Angeles, where she discovers a more sinister plot is unfolding.

Critical Reception

Resident Evil: Afterlife received largely negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, grossing over $300 million worldwide. Critics often cited its derivative plot, excessive action over substance, and reliance on CGI, while some acknowledged its entertaining, albeit shallow, popcorn-thriller qualities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually dynamic action sequences and 3D presentation.
  • Criticized for a thin plot and lack of character development.
  • Seen as a generic sci-fi action flick that prioritizes spectacle over narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an action-packed and visually impressive installment in the series, with many appreciating Milla Jovovich's performance and the engaging set pieces. However, some viewers felt the story was predictable and that the film offered little beyond its action sequences.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in native 3D, making it one of the first action films to be entirely filmed using James Cameron's Fusion Camera System.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) is a movie built entirely around its 3D experience, and that is both its strength and its downfall. The story takes a slightly better direction than the previous sequels, benefiting from W.S. Anderson’s retur...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Still in the process of bringing the umbrella company down. Alice finds out about a safe haven from her rescuers.
JPV852

JPV852

Second time seeing this one, basically feel the same way, not terribly impressive effort, some spotty visual effects, a few silly fun moments however the finale looked like a poor Matrix copycat. But found some parts entertaining enough, ju...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

As bad as the rest of the saga. Tons of action and FX with brainless script and plenty of bad actors.