Night at the movies - Resident Evil 2

[Supreme Cmdr]

OMG!! This was wicked!! Now this is how mindless and fun video game movie should be made. Not a single dull moment. Gonna go see it again soon.

Dunno why they didn't release this during the Summer bum rush, it sure would have held its own. Its a lot more rewarding that AvP.

Oh yeah, Oded Fehr is in it!!

10/10

[Scrivener]

I thought the first movie was actually half decent (not good, but not bad either). But Apocalypse is silly, over-the-top, and ridiculous. I think this officially heralds the beginning of horrible big-budget videogame-based Matrix-ripoffs. Having seen both THX 1138 and this on consecutive evenenings, I'm feeling pretty depressed.

Costumes are laughable (I know they are adopted from the games, but they just dont work on real actors), the creatures are silly (get a load of Nemesis - lol)... *sigh* it's just-plain-poorly-done. But what can you expect out of a script penned by the inerudite W.S. Anderson - who should never again be allowed to write a word outside his own signature.

If plenty of pointless stunts and explosions is your bag, or if you liked the Mario Bros or Tomb Raider films, you might be vaguely entertained.

If your familiar with my reviews, you should know by now whether you'll like this movie or not. But IMHO, Resident Evil Apocalypse is the *worst* zombie movie ever made. EVER.

2/10

P.S. I sincerely hope Sky Captain pays off this week. I need a good movie, bad. I'm attending a free preview screening this wednesday - so at least I'm not out another $9 if it stinks. For now I hold out hope, but the Ebert & Roeper reviews have me worried. We'll see.

[Scrivener]

BTW - no offense, SC. We just like different kinds of movies

[Guest Hellbinder[CE]]

I sort of agree with you scriv about RE:A..

It is rather cheesy. I thought the photography on some of it was really hoaky. The way they motion blurred and slowed the camera waving it around on Some of the Zombie scenes just screams *we have a low budget and makup is expensive*..

There were some decent parts, but i would like to know since when were gratuitous breast shots part of the games themselves??

[Supreme Cmdr]

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Originally posted by Scrivener:

BTW - no offense, SC. We just like different kinds of movies

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uhm, er, why would I take offense? I told you already, I don't pay any attention to your reviews. I just read them in mild amusement.

[Cruis.In]

damn what do you like chick flicks scriv?

[Guest Remo Williams]

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Originally posted by Cruis.In:

damn what do you like chick flicks scriv?

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LOL!

I just had a chance to see this one yesterday. Excellent flick I really liked the ending. I wonder if there's going to be a Resident Evil 3? I would be interested in seeing how they put Alice to use.