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Resident Evil

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  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
277K
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Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
277K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
916
14
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ryan McCluskey
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ryan McCluskey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

    Videos16

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    Resident Evil Scene: Additional Scenes
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    Resident Evil Scene: You Are All Going To Die
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    Resident Evil Scene: Keep It Tight
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    Resident Evil Scene: We Don't Have Much Time
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    Resident Evil Scene: Who's The Red Queen
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    Resident Evil Scene: You Let Them Out
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    Resident Evil Scene: Report Now
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    Photos198

    Milla Jovovich, Eric Mabius, and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich, Martin Crewes, and James Purefoy in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich, Martin Crewes, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy, and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich and Martin Crewes in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Paul W.S. Anderson, Liz May Brice, Martin Crewes, and David Johnson in Resident Evil (2002)
    Alisa Reyes at an event for Resident Evil (2002)
    Alisa Reyes at an event for Resident Evil (2002)

    Top cast

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    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Alice
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Rain
    Ryan McCluskey
    Ryan McCluskey
    • Mr. Grey
    Oscar Pearce
    • Mr. Red
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • Ms. Black
    Anna Bolt
    Anna Bolt
    • Dr. Green
    Joseph May
    Joseph May
    • Dr. Blue
    Robert Tannion
    • Dr. Brown
    Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch
    • Lisa
    Jaymes Butler
    Jaymes Butler
    • Clarence
    Stephen Billington
    Stephen Billington
    • Mr. White
    Fiona Glascott
    Fiona Glascott
    • Ms. Gold
    Eric Mabius
    Eric Mabius
    • Matt
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • One
    Martin Crewes
    Martin Crewes
    • Kaplan
    Pasquale Aleardi
    Pasquale Aleardi
    • J.D.
    Liz May Brice
    Liz May Brice
    • Medic
    Torsten Jerabek
    • Commando 1
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The makeup department and crew had a hard time dealing with the dogs, who kept licking the zombie makeup, blood and meat off of themselves.
    • Goofs
      (at around 58 mins) The Red Queen tells the survivors that the human body remains active even during death, producing new cells such as hair and nails. This is a common misconception, as the skin of a dead body gradually pulls away from hair and nails as the body dehydrates, giving the appearance of the hair and nails growing. No new cells can be produced by a dead organism. Furthermore, neither hair nor nails are made up of cells; they are made primarily of a protein called keratin from dead epidermal cells.
    • Quotes

      [Matt and Spence are helping Rain]

      Rain: When I get outta here... think I'm gonna get laid.

      Matt: Yeah, you might want to clean up a little bit first.

    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the credits, we hear a line of dialogue from Michelle Rodriguez: "When we get out of here, I think I'm gonna get laid."
    • Alternate versions
      The version that airs on U.S. television is edited for time. Completely removed from the film is the scene with Milla fighting the dogs.
    • Connections
      Edited into Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Existence
      Written by Bill Leeb and Christopher Peterson

      By kind permission of Nettwerk Music Publishing

      © by Edition Sub Terranean/Hanseatic Musikverlag GmbH

      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.

      Performed by Front Line Assembly (as Frontline Assembly)

      Courtesy of Metropolis Records

      [the very beginning of the song plays briefly when Alice and the infected dog face each other for the first time and both stand sill waiting for the other one to make the first move]

    User reviews1.2K

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Years of sequels and still the most solid, story-driven of the franchise!
    I want to start off this review by saying that I am a fan of the video game franchise- far more than I am the film franchise. However, this review is an honest review about the film- Resident Evil- and the overall film franchise.

    For starters the film kicks-off with a laboratory catastrophe, a viral outbreak of sorts which in turn, forces an emergency lock down on the facility leaving many for dead- setting the tone for the overall story line to this film. Milla Jovovich plays Alice, a woman who mysteriously awakens from an unconscious state which is implied to be taking place after the lab catastrophe. The mystery revolving her whereabouts, her identity, and the lingering sensation that she may be in immediate danger soon draws the audience in for the remaining 90 minute, action-packed Sci-Fi thriller!

    Alice, along with a clean-up crew made up of a special military unit, soon unravel the horrible truth as to why the laboratory was put into lock down and the doors should have stayed locked! Brought to you with a chilling soundtrack, plenty of intense horror sequences, and jam-packed with some exciting choreography and action- Resident Evil is a truly timeless Sci-Fi thriller. Unlike its preceders, Resident Evil provides an intriguing story, a solid and likable cast, and ties up its own loose ends before setting us up for the sequel to follow.

    Without a doubt in my mind, Resident Evil is by far the best film in the entire franchise. This is a film that knew exactly what it wanted to provide its audience- a fast-paced Sci-Fi thriller that would be enjoyable to those who played the games and to those who didn't- and needless to say Resident Evil nailed it! If you're a fan of the genre and have yet to get your hands on a copy, I highly recommend doing so. As stated, this a timeless flick that is great to watch for a little bit of action, suspense, and everything else you'd expect from a Sci-Fi film.

    8/10 - and by far the best film of the franchise!
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    FAQ17

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    • Technical question: anyone able to identify the various weapons used?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Resident Evil the Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Reichstag subway tunnel, Berlin, Germany(The Hive entrance)
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • New Legacy
      • Davis-Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,119,709
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,707,106
      • Mar 17, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,984,862
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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