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Resident Evil

  • 20022002
  • RR
  • 1h 40min
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
257K
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POPULARITY
1,142
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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
6.7/10
257K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,142
436
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ryan McCluskey
Top credits
  • 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
    • 231Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos190

    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
    • Aliceas Alice
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Rainas Rain
    Ryan McCluskey
    Ryan McCluskey
    • Mr. Greyas Mr. Grey
    Oscar Pearce
    • Mr. Redas Mr. Red
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • Ms. Blackas Ms. Black
    Anna Bolt
    Anna Bolt
    • Dr. Greenas Dr. Green
    Joseph May
    Joseph May
    • Dr. Blueas Dr. Blue
    Robert Tannion
    • Dr. Brownas Dr. Brown
    Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Jaymes Butler
    Jaymes Butler
    • Clarenceas Clarence
    Stephen Billington
    Stephen Billington
    • Mr. Whiteas Mr. White
    Fiona Glascott
    Fiona Glascott
    • Ms. Goldas Ms. Gold
    Eric Mabius
    Eric Mabius
    • Mattas Matt
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Oneas One
    Martin Crewes
    Martin Crewes
    • Kaplanas Kaplan
    Pasquale Aleardi
    Pasquale Aleardi
    • J.D.as J.D.
    Liz May Brice
    Liz May Brice
    • Medicas Medic
    Torsten Jerabek
    • Commando 1as Commando 1
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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. —<crow_steve@hotmail.com>
    dobermancut into pieceszombiecommandokissing while having sex290 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A secret experiment. A deadly virus. A fatal mistake.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sci-fi/horror violence, language and sexuality/nudity
    • Parents guide

    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 40 mins) When Matt kneels down to examine the blood of the undead Hive worker, he claims that blood only coagulates when you're dead. In truth, coagulation is simply the process of blood clotting around a damaged vessel wall, which indeed happens in living beings. On the contrary, in death, blood doesn't coagulate, but separates, causing livor mortis.
    • 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

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Surprisingly Entertaining
    I was generally surprised that I liked this movie, not being a fan of either of it's stars. I decided to give the movie a try since it does deal with one of my favorite horror topics...zombies!

    As a horror movie Resident Evil fails miserably, it's not scary and contains only small amounts of suspense. It is much better as an action film although much of the action is chaotic, accompanied by lame heavy metal/thrash music. But seeing as it is based on a video game and made primarily for teenage boy video game addicts it is quite good in and of itself.

    The movie plays well, even though it is apparent that some scenes have been cut to achieve an R-rating. The characters do what they need to do in order to survive.

    One small problem with the movie is the relative lack of zombie screen time. They do appear in two major scenes but most of the time the hallways are clear. This hive was supposed to employ thousands of people but you only ever see 100 zombies at the most. Also, the humans seem to be able to travel easily wherever they have to go until it is time for another action sequence. It would have been better if they constantly ran into single zombies which they were able to easily dispose of, but this is nit-picking on my part.

    Overall I enjoyed the movie and I have never seen, let alone played, the video game. I'm not sure if this movie will have the staying power over multiple viewings for me (like Aliens) but it's a very good single viewing action picture. Easily the best movie I have seen based on a video game. Despite it's flaws Resident Evil rates a 7 out of 10, if taken more seriously this could have been a really good movie. It would have been nice to see a George Romero version.
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    FAQ13

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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
    • 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
      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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