My review of Resident Evil: Degeneration
If you’re a Resident Evil fan, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re looking for a good horror flick, you may be sorely disappointed. The movie was designed to run off the RE games so if you’re not at least somewhat familiar with the series, the movie may be confusing. It does fit in the RE timeline seven years after the events of RE 2.
The movie follows Leon and Claire as they live the nightmare again only in a different place. A new creature is introduced and the way they come to that section follow very well in line with the continuity of the RE series. If you’re a fan of the game, you would probably agree the creature would have been a great addition to the game series. The story ark and theme of the game is basic in regards to the theme of the book, but it does tie up some of the story together. The flow and structure of the movie is fluid, which makes the movie structured. It is your typical action/adventure film with Zombies thrown in (what else can you expect from Resident Evil). The characters are at least believable in the video game sense. They’re relatable (there are instances where if you didn’t play at least RE 2, you won’t understand the comments) and they’re not overbearing.
This movies does not, in any shape or fashion, follow the movies directed by Paul Anderson. In fact, the director has stated, he thought the Resident Evil trilogy in film was terribly done. I agree. Resident Evil: Degeneration is must-see. I give it an 8 out of 10.
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