Good Action: Extinct

Movie Review
Resident Evil: Extinction
Director: Russell Mulcahy

The story of Resident Evil: Extinction continues from the previous movie where the world was turned into barren wastelands thanks to the infamous T-Virus. Alice (Milla Jovovich) is on the run by herself, fearing the possibility of hurting anyone around her and at the same time trying to find a place safe from the virus. Claire Redfield (a character from the video game, played by Ali Larter) leads a convoy along with Carlos Oliveira (Oded Fehr) scavenging for food and valuables from one dead city to another. They met along the way and decided to go to Alaska, where they thought it would be safe from the T-Virus. The journey is not easy, since they have to face members of Umbrella Corporation, who has gone hiding underground and who believed that Alice is the answer to their latest research.

Aesthetically, the movie uses a lot of brown colors to depict the dying world. There's nothing interesting in the plot, as with most movies in this genre, you could easily guess the outcome from early on. That brings us to the action: in this aspect, the movie is not exactly disappointing but it's not exactly spot on either. Everything you'd expect is here, but nothing more. As with most movies of this genre, there are some 'jumpy' moments but as I've said before, you could see it coming a mile away. Previous Resident Evil movies also have some cool factors (in my opinion). But this one seems to lack this. In simple word, this movie's rather uncool. Everything's just too formulaic.

However, if you're here to see Milla Jovovich looks sexy and kicks butts, then you won't be so disappointed. At least in this regard the movie delivers. Add to the mix Ali Larter (of Heroes fame), and the guys are in for quite a treat of an eye candy. However, don't expect more than that.

Another formulaic zombie movie, with pretty actresses and nothing much more than that. Don't get me wrong, the movie can still entertain, but just don't have too high an expectation when you walk in to the theater.