Resident Evil: Extinction
Milla Jovovich is back as the ass-kicking, gun-wielding, knife-slashing ‘Alice’ in the latest installment of the R.E series penned by Paul W.S. Anderson.
There’s some great supporting performances from Oded Fehr and Ali Larter - and also an unexpected cameo role from Ashanti. Above all though (and it took me a while to scan my brain to remember where I’d seen him) was Linden Ashby - our old favourite, Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat.
It’s your typical hack ‘em, slash ‘em Zombie fest. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s great for a bit of entertaining action and when Milla is at the helm, its not too hard a genre to look at either.
Essentially, the outline of the story follows the survivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe. They are in the process of traveling across the Nevada desert and with the aid of Alice and her little red book, hope to make it to Alaska, the last bastion of hope for a Zombie-free lifestyle. Alice joins their pilgrimage and fights alongside them in opposition to the Umbrella Corp.
There are plenty of moments to have you jumping out of your seat if you’re that way affected by loud noises and Zombies appearing out of the shadows. The entire film is polished with some great surround sound effects and there were moments in the Senstadium when you would have sworn the Zombie was next to you, or the Helicopter was actually flying overhead. Impressive stuff.
Unfortunately I was a little bit rusty on the predecessors. Given the option, I’d have seen the first two just as a refresher before heading into see Extinction, but that said, I don’t believe either were absolutely critical to the 3rd installments understanding. It was all explained very well and linearly for the average viewer.
Definitely one worth a look. I really must have a look in the bargain bins for the DVD’s of the series too!
Link: Official Site
Link: RE3 at IMDB
becca3003 said,
October 18, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
I so can’t wait to see this!
Will have to watch the first 2 before hand though. Will work on my dad tonight about going with me 
If not then looks like I’ll be pestering Becky to see if she wants to go with me 
Otherwise it’s just back to waiting for the DVD to come out, like with most other films! 
ScottyB said,
October 18, 2007 @ 11:51 pm
You’ll love it I think Bec
I looked for the first two at the shops tonight, but could only see the second one! I think may wait actually and buy all three on Blu-Ray! They have the second one on Blu-Ray now, so looking like the better option 
Hopefully your Dad will go see it with you!
katie said,
October 22, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
Was a great movie. I am really glad that I met you, you have really opened up my eyes to the world of real cinema! Before you I enjoyed watching nothing but romantic comedies…
Next we need to see 1 and 2, ok? Love you xxx
ScottyB said,
October 23, 2007 @ 9:21 am
So many good movies about Katie! Romantic Comedies are nice sometimes, but variation is the fruit of life
Just look at Hostage - one you’d probably never have watched either if it wasn’t for my collection 
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