Resident Evil: Retribution

I don't get the people who trash these movies. What are they expecting? The RE series has never been about superb storytelling, characterization, and acting. It's about style and excitement! And that's what these movies are: High-octane action movies for guys. Especially their inner 14-year olds.People here spend a lot of time trashing the RE movies, and this movie in particular. Why? It delivers what I've come to expect here. Some awesome action sequences, an interesting (albeit completely nonsensical) storyline, and some really incredible cinematography. What else do you want? I submit that if that's not good enough for you, then you're just watching the wrong kind of movie.Those who trash the story of Resident Evil: Retribution as "the worst of the lot", or whatever, need to go watch something else. It is what it is. I for one think it is excellent!I like how the storylines of the movies continue from movie to movie, which each one ending in a cliffhanger. You never know what the next movie will bring! Yeah, the story is complete garbage. But that's what's enjoyable about it! Invite a few friends, have a beer, put your brain firmly in the "off position", and enjoy!And there's a lot to enjoy here. The awesomeness that is Milla Jovovich cannot be denied. Sure, the character of Alice is weak, and in this movie, she turns into Ripley. But when she's killing zombies with a chain and pistol, it's so awesome I don't care. My brain says, "This sucks." My inner 14-year old says, "THIS IS AWESOME, DUDE!" That's what happens, man. If you want to enjoy it, you just have to surrender to the awesome.The movie has a lot of interesting ideas. I also like that it took a lot of elements from the RE 4 video game, which I loved. Leon Kennedy is here, and so is Ada Wong. They both certainly look the part, although their characterization is actually STRONGER in the video game than in the movie! Here, they're just generic action heroes, but I'm okay with that.Another cool element from RE 4 (the game) was the introduction of the Los Plagues (sp?) virus. A lot of people were confused by the zombie nazi's driving jeeps. But in the context of RE 4, this makes more sense. In that game, a small European village was taken over by the Los Plagues virus. It doesn't turn people into zombies exactly - rather it changes their insides to be like bugs and changes their minds. So they still can operate weapons and such. And some of them were clothed in military style uniforms, same as the game and movie. If you haven't played the game, then this doesn't make so much sense. I thought it was a pretty cool tie-in.Another thing I am really liking about the this movie and also "Afterlife" is the 3D. The 3D in these movies is really well done. Out of all the 3D movies in my collection, those two movies probably have the best 3D of all, and that's really saying something. Again, it just shows how good these movies are when it comes to the cinematography.So the final verdict? Resident Evil: Retribution is awesome! It is my favorite of all the RE movies so far. Those who say it is "the worst" just don't know what they're talking about. They're watching the wrong type of movie, expecting the wrong things. I watch these movies with only a few expectations: Excellent fight choreography, excellent cinematography, and an interesting story (that I don't expect will make sense). This movie delivers on ALL THREE of those. And it sets things up nicely for RE 6.So don't listen to the haters. This is not Oscar-worthy material. It doesn't pretend to be. It is a mindless-junk action movie for the mindless-junk action movie lover's soul! And it totally rocks.Peace!

I am a fan of all the Resident Evil games as well as the previous movies. This movie delivered just what is needed and if someone says different, then they are not actual fans of this genre. I don't think you can enjoy a franchise if you are selective in what you like about it. The end result would, for the most part, be disappointing for you. The movie gives you exactly what you need in the elements of the games as well as the elements of an action film. People may find Alice weak in this movie, but I am trying to figure how one woman, through injuries and unique fighting skills as a human makes her weak. When it comes to storytelling, they did just how the games are done, players are given the back story and they have to learn how to survive throughout the game/movie. Just like the game, there are casualties. Just like the game, the scariest and annoying creatures are presented (In the game if you are not very skilled, those creatures are not easy to kill, which is annoying if you keep dying). For those who are not fans of the franchise whether it is the game or movie, this may not please you because it has the elements of a game and movie. So the things that takes place in the movie is something you may not identify with. One reason is how characters interact which one another, which is how they react in the games. It is not the same as in a regular action film. It may also seem long and boring (In the game it can get like that if you cannot figure out how to get from point A to B without dying) but in comparison to the game, you would be doing just what the movie implies; getting the heck out of there with a strategy in mind. I give it five stars because the movie is the best adaptation of a game franchise and Milla Jovovich is good at playing Alice. I can't wait until the next installment of the movie comes out. As a note I would say for the gamer's to go back if they can and play Resident evil 1 to 4 and you would understand. The movies are just a bonus and not an exact adaptation of the games but the essence of them.

First I should say I am a huge fan of the RE movie franchise, but have never played the games. I also have about 50 of the more popular 3D releases. That said I reiterate my statement above. I will admit the movie is a little campy compared with the first film but how can they not be considering the age of the franchise. If you have been with them since the beginning then you have to have fun with these films at this point. The story is great and picks up right where the last one left off. It also leaves on a great climax like the previous films but hints that the next film will be the last one. They bring back lots of older characters in a unique way. The pace is great, the fight scenes well choreographed, and Milla is as hot as ever. Best of all is the 3D. I did not see this in the theatre but this film has the best 3D I have ever scene. Objects come out of the screen just as I always wanted. PTA did a great job and I cannot see why the reviews are so low for this film. If you liked Afterlife then you will love Retribution.