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Movies based on computer games generally aren't well respected, but just because they aren't high art doesn't mean they can't be highly enjoyable. The only catch is that you need to be a fan of computer games to appreciate them. Resident Evil: Extinction is the third movie in the massively popular Resident Evil franchise, and it's probably the best one yet.
Between Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Extinction, the zombie-creating T-virus has spread far beyond the doomed Raccoon City; now the human race is almost extinct (hence the title). When a convoy of survivors meets up with the genetically-altered Alice, the shadowy Umbrella Corporation does everything in its power to take them down and reclaim her; but Alice isn't giving up without a fight...
Resident Evil: Extinction is part zombie movie, and part post-apocalyptic survival yarn. The big set pieces use CGI that doesn't look anything like reality, but does look very much like a computer game, which is possibly intentional--since this is a sequel to an adaptation, Resident Evil: Extinction does tend to assume a built-in audience which is already familiar with the various quirks of the franchise. If you're a fan of the games, you'll enjoy the various references to game characters and events; if not, you might feel a bit left out. It's not the best entry point to the franchise if you're a complete newcomer, but if you've seen the other films, it's a hell of a lot of fun. -- Sarah Dobbs
Synopsis
It's three years after the action of Resident Evil - Apocalypse and the world has turned to desert in this third film based on the now-classic video game Resident Evil. Survivors of the zombie-making T-virus are few and far between, but Alice (Milla Jovovich) treks her way across the desolate landscape, fending off zombies and fighting the Umbrella Corporation. Not only is the company responsible for the virus and the state of the world but their experiments also turned Alice into a super-human fighting machine. She reunites with Carlos (Oded Fehr) and L.J. (Mike Epps) when she joins with a caravan of people led by Claire Redfield (Ali Larter, Heroes). Together, the band battles the undead as they make their way to the promised safety of Alaska.
The zombies of Resident Evil - Extinction have more in common with the fast-moving fiends of 28 Days Later than with the lumbering creatures of George A. Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead. However, this film doesn't limit itself to human zombies; instead, there's horror to be found in undead dogs and crows. But none of these are any match for Jovovich's Alice. Whether clad in chaps and shorts or a slinky red dress and boots, Jovovich is dressed to kill as she takes down the zombie hordes with a lethal combination of guns, knives, and a powerful pair of legs. Just as in Ultraviolet and The Fifth Element, the actress has perfected the role of the dangerous beauty, and this film's blend of butt-kicking action and horror-movie scares provides the perfect opportunity for her to shine.
The zombies of Resident Evil - Extinction have more in common with the fast-moving fiends of 28 Days Later than with the lumbering creatures of George A. Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead. However, this film doesn't limit itself to human zombies; instead, there's horror to be found in undead dogs and crows. But none of these are any match for Jovovich's Alice. Whether clad in chaps and shorts or a slinky red dress and boots, Jovovich is dressed to kill as she takes down the zombie hordes with a lethal combination of guns, knives, and a powerful pair of legs. Just as in Ultraviolet and The Fifth Element, the actress has perfected the role of the dangerous beauty, and this film's blend of butt-kicking action and horror-movie scares provides the perfect opportunity for her to shine.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
this is the third film in the series. extinction is a highly entertaining movie with good characters, loads of cool action and violence, even though they dont follow the games storylines as such these are great and original movies worth owning, if you dont have any of them get the trilogy box set and watch them in order. and of course dont forget they all star the sexy milla jovovich in top form.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The zombie effects work a treat in this film. Each of the RE films has a different look and this has a parch-dry feel. The sequel does away with the desert landscapes of this film, thankfully. I was expecting Lawrence of Arabia epicness/dullness but this is much better.
I havn't a clue what's going on with the Alice clones story, but who cares when Mila is such a great heroine?
I havn't a clue what's going on with the Alice clones story, but who cares when Mila is such a great heroine?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Watched this last night, not a bad film just not great.
As I said above, not bad for a Wednesday night movie, you'd be annoyed if you settled down to it on a Saturday night though.
Good set pieces, a few nice scares....picture quality on the Blu-ray was very good, as was the sound.
As I said above, not bad for a Wednesday night movie, you'd be annoyed if you settled down to it on a Saturday night though.
Good set pieces, a few nice scares....picture quality on the Blu-ray was very good, as was the sound.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Short and boring
If you take away the credits and intro logos, this film is 80 minutes long.....yes, that's it.
Not even an hour and a half. Read more
Not even an hour and a half. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Griesmayer
so bad
I watched the 1st one not having much hope for it as video games being made into movies have never really translated well, but was surprised to say I really enjoyed it & the end... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stewart Damien
Why did they do this to a great game franchise?
This has been taken too far, the first resident evil was bad but okay they tried to keep it true to the game. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stingray_745
The long slow decline begins...
Our heroine, Alice, has been touring the wasteland of post-zombie-plague America for some years when she discovers a tantalising clue about a plague-free enclave in Alaska. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Crookedmouth
Mutually Exlcusive
The term Mutually Exclusive means to choose only one out of two. You can choose either the movie or the video game of the Resident Evil franchise. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MetropolitanJ
This is more like it
This film is a bit of a Mad Max nuclear wasteland type of film, but it is so much better than the last film. Read more
Published 12 months ago by David Walker
Another great edition
This film rounds off a trilogy of films effectively and keeps up the momentum of great films to put on your list to watch. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Geeohnny
Predictable
I've seen the other two & they were only okay & this one is predictably much the same. If you're really not fussy on whether you watch anything too bland or not, throw this one... Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. Morris
Don't take it too seriously
I liked the film.It looks great for a start,the desert setting is good for a zombie flick,for a change. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. L. Wilkinson
What???
After watching the first film and being mildly entertained, I didn't hold too much hope for the second so I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Read more
Published 22 months ago by The Reverend.
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