Resident Evil (2002)

A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.

Director:

Paul W.S. Anderson

Writer:

Paul W.S. Anderson

Stars:

Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey

7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan McCluskey	...	Mr. Grey
Oscar Pearce	...	Mr. Red
Indra Ové	...	Ms. Black
Anna Bolt	...	Dr. Green
Joseph May	...	Dr. Blue
Robert Tannion	...	Dr. Brown
Heike Makatsch	...	Lisa
Jaymes Butler	...	Clarence
Stephen Billington	...	Mr. White
Fiona Glascott	...	Ms. Gold
Milla Jovovich	...	Alice
Eric Mabius	...	Matt
Colin Salmon	...	One
Martin Crewes	...	Kaplan
Pasquale Aleardi	...	J.D.

Storyline

A virus has escaped in a secret facility called "The Hive," turning the staff into hungry zombies and releasing the mutated Lab "Animals" that they were studying. The complex computer shuts down the base to prevent infection. The parent corporation sends in an elite military unit, where they meet Alice, who is suffering from amnesia due to exposure to nerve gas. The military team must shut down the computer and get out, fighting their way past zombies, mutants, and the computer itself, before the virus escapes and infects the rest of the world. Alice must also come to terms with her slowly-returning memories.

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Plot Keywords:

doberman | cut into pieces | zombie | commando | sex in bed | 

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Taglines:

A secret experiment. A deadly virus. A fatal mistake.

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sci-fi/horror violence, language and sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Sony Pictures [United States]

Country:

UK Germany France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Resident Evil the Movie

Filming Locations:

Krampnitz, Brandenburg, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,707,106, 17 March 2002

Gross USA:

$40,119,709

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$102,984,862

Company Credits

Production Co:

Constantin Film, New Legacy, Davis-Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Paul W.S. Anderson: [tough female characters] Alice and Rain.

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Goofs

(at around 6 mins) When the second elevator falls in the hive it is shown going from floor 10 to 7 to 9.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: At the beginning of the 21st century, the Umbrella Corporation had become the largest commercial entity in the United States. Nine out of every ten homes contain its products. Its political and financial influence is felt everywhere. In public, it is the world's leading supplier of computer technology, medical products, and healthcare. Unknown, even to its own employees, its massive profits are generated by military technology, genetic experimentation, and viral weaponry.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits, just a title.

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Alternate Versions

In the TV spot, Red Queen's line "I've been a bad little girl" is pronounced by the hologram, but in the movie it is heard from the intercom

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Connections

Referenced in Troldspejlet: Episode #51.12 (2014)

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Soundtracks

Cyanide 2600
Written by Jonny Santos, Tom Decker, Soren Sarkisyan and Rob Garcia
Published by Roadblock Music Inc./Cheffrey Dahmer Music c/o BMG Songs Inc.
Performed by Spineshank
Courtesy of Roadrunner Records

User Reviews

Way better than what I expected

I wasn't waiting to see anything amazing when I started watching for this movie, since almost all the license movies have been terrible... Fortunately, my opinion was to change! Movie was great, actors were good enough, and there was actually a plot (whoa!). Director has done a great job by having that videogame atmosphere by use of light, but still keeping the movie tense. Marilyn Manson has also made a great job by composing some of his greatest soundtrack titles which really fit for this movie. I have played both Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2, and recognized many of the scenes which were kind of similar to games. What can I say? For the people who have played games, this one gives good vibes and they are going to love it. For regular people the movie might be above the average. This was one hell-of-a-movie, and I'm waiting for the sequel.