Capcom commendably elevates the graphic, but the use of flimsy screenplay and inane catchphrase should be things of the past. It’s undeniably the film has some production value as quality of the visual and action are high. Ending song is simply atrocious, bad marketing decision since the credit also serves as teaser for Resident Evil 6. Dubbing is decent, there’s a lip-sync awkwardness, but it is expected in multilingual film. Somber chirping tracks accompanies the movies it’s pretty good, obviously bringing more reminiscence and some tension. Story severely needs more clarity, things just sort of happen, little to none explanation is given as it pushes more dramatic moments with frivolous lines. This is not some self-deprecating jokes that can be funny, it is just bad. In several scenes, it tries to draw some sort of emotion, but the ludicrous script contradicts the effort. The bad dialogue also hurts characterization, even though the movie barely has any character development to speak of. I find it hard to believe anyone would have the time to produce corny remarks when running from homicidal nightmarish creatures. Resident Evil is infamous in its regurgitation of B-movie humor attempt, it thinks that it’s clever, it’s most definitely not. It’s a shame, since the plot could’ve been more solid if only there’s more explanation than stupid quips. Story is expectedly confusing, despite the social and political back story it tries to present. The constant slow-mo might get old and it becomes very apparent from the number of stuffs thrown, it caters to 3D viewing. In some larger scale scenes, motion and details aren’t as smooth as the rest. However, these bits are rather short compared to the dull slow build up, its graphic is not without fault either. There are not many sequences that can rival the movie in its climatic moment, even amongst today’s adventure movie or game. Action is swift and neatly done, some are melee hand to hand combat, and silly it may be, Ada Wong fighting against female president is quite the spectacle.Īt latter part, the action intensifies with remarkable pace.
The movie succeeds in capturing the intense essence of older Resident Evil games, while not as consistently as it could’ve been, it’s certainly better than what its predecessors had to offer. While there are not many kinds, the movie highlighted its monsters with dynamic speedy movement and imposing physique. Monsters are eerie down to its gruesome details, especially noted in occasional switch to first person view. Shadow dances about delicately, making the contrast of light and dark even more featured. Tone of atmosphere looks differently under many shades, be it from moonlight, sunrise, tiny light from bullet holes or even simple flashlight. The shiniest part is how it cleverly manipulates the lighting, every light source has different ambiance. Facial structure and body motion have been polished greatly, and props to Capcom for making hair look quite realistic. Graphic is top-notch, it’s on par with some of the best CG of this gen. Using full CGI, the movie has excellent visual and wicked action scenes, although the usual problem of campy one-liner and some plot issue linger like bad does of T-Virus. Never heard of Resident Evil: Damnation before? Can’t remember which movie it is since most Resident Evil movies have one spectacular word in the title but ultimately fails to deliver? Worry not, Resident Evil: Damnation is a 3D animation Blu-Ray/DVD spin-off which didn’t air in cinema, so at least you won’t regret paying for ticket.
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