Resident Evil: Apocalypse

2004

1h 34m

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6.4/10

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As the city is locked down under quarantine, Alice finds out that the people that died from the previous incident at the Umbrella Corporation have turned into zombies. She then joins a small band of elite soldiers, who are enlisted to rescue the missing daughter of the creator of the mutating T-virus. Once lack of luck and resources happen, they begin to wage an exhilarating battle to survive and escape before the Umbrella Corporation erases its experiment from the face of the earth.

Directors

Alexander Witt

Writers

Paul W. S. Anderson(writer by)

Rob McCallum(storyboard by)

Monica Sandstede(story editor by)

Stars

Milla Jovovich

Sienna Guillory

Oded Fehr

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Alice

Jill Valentine

Carlos Olivera

Major Cain

Angela "Angie" Ashford

Sgt. Peyton Wells

Dr. Ashford

L.J.

Terri Morales

Nemesis

Sergente Nicholai Ginovaeff

Dr. Isaacs

Captain Henderson

Yuri Loginova

Mackenzie

Priest

Mrs. Priest

Marla Mapes

Directors

Alexander Witt

Writers

Paul W. S. Anderson(writer by)

Rob McCallum(storyboard by)

Monica Sandstede(story editor by)

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Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) takes the franchise in a more action-heavy direction, but in doing so, it loses some of what made the first movie work. The story is straightforward and somewhat interesting, but it lacks any real depth, feeling more like an excuse to string together set pieces rather than a well-developed plot. The horror elements are almost an afterthought, making the zombies feel out of place in what plays more like an over-the-top action movie. The directing choices are questionable, with excessive shaky cam and overblown shots that make certain action scenes harder to follow. Slow motion is a nice touch, but it’s used so frequently that it feels more like a gimmick than a stylistic choice. That said, the cinematography does have its moments, particularly in a few key sequences. The introduction of Nemesis is handled well, even if his overall presence in the movie could have been stronger. Milla Jovovich remains the highlight, delivering her signature mix of badassery and effortless style while taking on enemies with superhuman agility. The script is basic, filled with cheesy dialogue that doesn't add much weight to the story. The soundtrack keeps the aggressive, industrial vibe from the first film, but the overall execution of the movie feels uneven. While it has entertaining moments, it doesn’t match the balance of action, horror, and sci-fi that made the original so engaging. It’s a fun watch if you just want mindless action, but as a follow-up to Resident Evil, it’s definitely a step down.

RalphRahal03 Feb, 2025