Rating: 
Summary: Much better than I thought it would be.
Review: This film was a lot better than I expected it to be. From the previews I expected a bloodier version of Tomb Raider. I was wrong. I have never played the game, or even seen it up close, but I must say that it was one of the better video game-to-movie adaptations I have seen to date. This one had an interesting plot unlike the "Mortal Kombat" style of video game movies in which everything from the game is attempted to be squeezed into the film and therefore some items are left out, including a plot sometimes.
The beginning is a little confusing, with everything going on at once. But after everything settles down and all is explained, the movie gets much better. The special effects were quite good, and the acting was convincing too, especially Jovovich and Rodriguez.
Maybe I was just dazzled by the film being better than my expectations, but I was entertained. I watched this film in a room full of people who were all interested by the end. So obviously I wasn't the only one.
Rating: 
Summary: No !...! Hear me out....
Review: ...Ok, as an action film, this is quite good. But as somebody else said before it is aimed really at 15 year old kids. The explosive sound effects and pumping techno sound-track absolutely ruin the atmosphere in my opinion. Where is the tension and suspense that was so abundant in the awesome game ?? And where are the spooky silences and orchestral soundtrack which really made the game.
What made the game such a success was the feeling of tension and genuine uneasiness as you crept around completely alone. Milla Jovovich didnt portray any feelings of anxiety or terror, there was nothing in the film to scare you psychologically at all.
I think Paul Anderson really should have studied some George Romero films before trying his hand at this. Its annoying because Anderson said he had replicated the atmosphere of the game as much as he could - the reality is that he hasn't at all. What game were you playing Mr. Anderson ?
As I said, I think this is one aimed at the younger fans (even though I'm not old myself !). If you want to see an action film, go see it. If you want to be paralysed with fear and suspense - play the game.......
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Rating: 
Summary: Terrible movie, but extremely funny!
Review: My friends and I got passes to "Resident Evil" on opening night. None of us were expecting very much, and we got even less. We only went for Milla Jovovich, and in that respect we got an eyeful (literally...keep your eyes peeled in the end for a brief but well-worth-the-wait shot of nudity). The movie's got bad editing, terrible dialogue, an awful soundtrack and a storyline that makes even less sense than that of "The City Of Lost Children". It was a good film to hoot at the screen for (and hoot we did), so I would imagine that it would make a perfect midnight selection for a party. However, if you're even tempted to rent it to watch with your buds, I would recommend something truly campy like "Death Race: 2000" instead. Hopefully I haven't upset anyone who seriously enjoyed this flick, but rather than lay the DVD in a place of honor, you'd be better off putting your twenty bucks toward the next "Resident Evil" game.
Rating:
Summary: A Very Good Adaptation
Review: When you hear that Hollywood is turning your favorite video game into a big-budget movie, normally you'd get pretty nervous. Just look at what happened to Mortal Kombat (Mortal-what?). Times change, however, and Resident Evil is by far one of the best video game to film transfers to date.The story follows Alice (Milla Jovovich) as she wakes up in a shower. . . Paul Anderson does a great job of making zombies scary again and uses any CGI to enhance the film instead of degrate it. The action scenes are well done and the story telling is quick paced with a sense of dread through out. The acting is top notch-even though some characters are about as cliched as you get. It's a fun movie for fans of the game or just horror fans in general. Definately worth checking out.
Rating:
Summary: An OK Dissapointment
Review: I have to say that Resident Evil was a worth-while movie. However, considering it was supposed to based on the first installment of the seris confused me. The movie and the game had some small similarities in their story lines, but all-and-all they were practicly different adventures altogether. I was dissapointed in the fact that not all the chacaters and monsters of the video game were present in the movie. And, most of all, that many, many key elements were cut or changed. But in spite of all that, the movie was really good. Nasty but good.
Rating: 
Summary: killer movie
Review: resident evil is all good its just about like the game i loved this movie and would say this is a must see
Rating:
Summary: GREAT MOVIE
Review: I loved this movie it is kind of true to the video games to an extent. The film was DEFENATLY under rated. Listen if you don't like it fine, but if you comment about the story, plot, and zombies thing then you're bringing it down. Every movie and video game has something good about it. You have to give things a try or else you might miss out on a great thing... If you know the games it helps to learn about the movie. I say this is a MUST HAVE for anyone who likes the resident evil series. I know I will have it in my Movie library and I know I will be constantly watching and letting friends borrow this movie for many years to come. Also I can't wait for the other movies to come out.
Rating:
Summary: ....
Review: I personally loved the movie. The computer effects where wonderful, and the greatly talented Milla Jovovich brought so much to the movie. I was stunned when I saw people walking out of the theater, and complaining about it outside the theater. I agree, the zombies where laughable, but arent all zombies? I have never seen one zombie movie that has scared me. Infact, my friends and I often rent zombie movies to laugh at them. How can a rotting corpse with no brain, stummbling about and making odd groaning noises not be funny? But, back to Resident Evil, there was a good story line, the emotions were fully felt, plus great gore. What more could you want in a movie? Im just hopeing there will be a sequel, (judgeing by the ending scene).
Rating:
Summary: a very,very good movie
Review: First of all I would like to say that I thought Jovovich made a very good Jill Valintine.Also I would like to point out that this movie covers only Jills first adventure and ends at the begining of RE3,Jills second adventure.The characters were awsome especily the hell hounds (zombie dogs) and the Licker (the one with the exposed brain and claws).The zombies were ok, but in the game there flesh is more decayed.overall i loved this movie and i hope they make a sequal that describes the Nemesis story.
Rating:
Summary: Still Wavering
Review: This film falls flat in many aspects. I really wanted to like this movie, but the only reason for this was because I am such a huge fan of the games. However, I feel that this film does not do the video game classic justice. It DOES have an all new story, and it DOES have all new characters. However, this surprisingly is not the reason that I disliked it. I am rather thrown off as to why this film is getting such good reviews by other Amazon.com customers, because in my opinion, the movie is a mindless escapade through one obstacle and another. The film tries to go for intense plot twists, however, the makers of the film must not have realized that if they want intriguing plot development, an existent plot is required. The video games really do give you a sense of uneasiness, however, all this film offers is a brainless combination of Night of the Living Dead and Die Hard. People say that it's no big deal that the story doesn't follow the game, but it is. Reason being, the film IS based on the game, so I'm sorry, but YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE GAME'S PREMISE. I don't give juvenile reviews based on how attractive the lead stars are, OR on the blood content, I base them on how good the movie was, hence the two stars.
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