Resident Evil (2002) Review in 2025
A team of commandos must navigate a zombie-infested mansion to stop a sinister corporation's sinister plans.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for young children due to intense violence and gore.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of action movies or the Resident Evil franchise. However, it's not particularly suitable for young children due to intense violence and gore.
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The movie follows Alice, a security expert, who finds herself trapped in a mansion filled with zombies and sinister creatures. As she navigates the mansion, she discovers that the corporation is experimenting with a deadly virus that turns people into zombies. Alice must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the corporation's sinister plans.
Review Details
story8.00/10
The story is engaging and full of action, but it's not particularly original or well-developed. The plot is predictable and lacks depth.
acting6.00/10
The acting is decent, but it's not particularly impressive. Milla Jovovich is the only standout performer, but even she is not particularly convincing.
characters6.00/10
The characters are not well-developed and lack depth. Alice is the only somewhat interesting character, but even she is not particularly well-written.
direction7.00/10
The direction is decent, but it's not particularly noteworthy. The pacing is good, but the camera work is not particularly impressive.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is good, with some impressive shots and a good use of lighting. However, it's not particularly original or memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has some impressive action sequences, a good use of lighting, and a decent plot. Milla Jovovich is also a standout performer.
Cons
The story is predictable, the characters are not well-developed, and the acting is not particularly impressive.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a security expert, I'm a zombie killer."
"You're not going to stop me, I'm the Red Queen."
