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ZaC #8: Resident Evil Retribution

Title: Resident Evil: Retribution

Year Released/Rating: 2012 R

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez

Directed By: Paul W.S. Anderson

Written By: Paul W.S. Anderson

Genre: Horror

Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Where I Got It: Redbox

Trivia:

  • The first movie of the series not to feature undead dogs.
  • The character Becky was not originally to be hearing-impaired, but after an outstanding audition, the role was given to Aryana Engineer.
  • This is the first time in Resident Evil history that Jill and Leon have ever met.

Summary: Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.

Review: 

It took me awhile to get into the movie.  I was a little lost on the concept, and then I get it: they have to escape the Umbrella facility.  So, it's more like a video game, reminds me of the first movie.  We have a contained area with an objective.  I appreciated the concept, if not the execution.  It was a little weak on the characters, but we did get to see some familiar (if not dead) faces.  I think this one was an improvement on the last movie.  Although I really would have liked to see what happened to the Redfields...

Best Bits: 

  • Becky: I met your sister.  Rain: What?  Becky: She's not very nice.
  • Luther West: [In a Rolls Royce] Sweet ride.  Alice: Well, this is Moscow. Heard gunfire. Thought you might need some help.
  • Alice: There's a child here.  Rain: Your problem, not ours.  Alice: All heart. You haven't changed a bit.  Rain: I don't know you lady.
  • The Red Queen: Don't listen to the traitor Wesker. I am in control now. Project Alice, Ada Wong, stay where you are.  Alice: [to Ada] Let's move.  The Red Queen: Project Alice, you're all going to die down here.  Alice: I've heard that before.
  • Becky: [looks at a track of Alice clones] Mommy, who are they? Mommy, is that you? You're my mommy, aren't you?  Alice: I am now.