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Resident Evil
2002 100 min Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.2
Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
🎭 Based on
«Resident Evil»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$33M
US Gross:
$40.12M
Worldwide:
$102.98M
Starring
Milla Jovovich
Actor
Michelle Rodriguez
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Ryan McCluskey
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Actress
Key opinion
Resident Evil (2002) is a polarizing film that succeeds as a stylish, self-contained action-horror movie for general audiences while frustrating hardcore fans of the source material. While many praise the claustrophobic production design and strong performances by Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez, the film faces criticism for omitting key game characters and taking significant liberties with the established lore.
| Production | The claustrophobic and sterile production design of 'The Hive' creates a highly effective, immersive atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez deliver standout, charismatic performances that anchor the film's action and intensity. | |
| Score | Marilyn Manson’s industrial score and the film's relentless sound design effectively elevate the horror and action sequences. | |
| Adaptation | The film functions well as a standalone action-horror experience, but alienates game enthusiasts due to the absence of iconic characters like Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. | |
| Emotion | While many viewers praise the film's tension and pacing, others find the scares unconvincing and the CGI effects aged and distracting. |