“No. What the hell is going on?”
(Robbie Amell): Claire's brother and a Raccoon City police officer. Resident Evil- Welcome to Raccoon City
A sharpshooting STARS officer who brings much-needed grit to the team. However, the film is not perfect
However, the film is not perfect. The third act descends into CGI chaos during the final Tyrant (Mr. X) showdown. While the Tyrant’s design is ripped straight from the game—trench coat, claw, relentless walk—the lighting becomes murky, and the tension of the man in the coat gives way to the fatigue of the digital monster. While the Tyrant’s design is ripped straight from
But if you spent your teenage years mapping out the RPD on graph paper, or if you remember the jump scare of the first zombie turning its head in the 1996 original—this film feels like home . It prioritizes the atmosphere of the games over the action of the sequels. It respects that Resident Evil started as a survival horror game, not a superhero franchise.
The film features an ensemble cast portraying iconic characters from the games: Claire Redfield: Kaya Scodelario Chris Redfield: Robbie Amell Jill Valentine: Hannah John-Kamen Leon S. Kennedy: Avan Jogia Albert Wesker: Tom Hopper Dr. William Birkin: Neal McDonough Production & Reception