chances are, if you are like me (a fan of R.E. who hates the live-action atrocities but embrace the animated films), no review will change whether or not you see this movie. i'm writing this so people aren't let down the way i was.
visually, the movie is stunning. they did an incredible job on things like facial micro-expressions and other great little touches. i consider it nothing short of a triumph of animation. unfortunately though, the pros end there. our heroes have apparently utilized a Doom-like invincibility cheat; i have no problem suspending disbelief for zombies and monsters, but i draw the line at things like a plane's wing blowing up, except, it's our heroes' plane, so, it's just arbitrarily alright. it's interesting how often you can use the word "arbitrary" to describe what goes on in this movie. a lot of the action makes you wonder why our heroes aren't wearing tights and capes; they regularly take hits that don't maim or kill only them, and every now and then do things that make you wonder whether or not they are from the Matrix. there is a core character who is so oddly under-utilized you wonder why she's even in the movie (until you consider the need for filler, of course). apparently the zombies can move like cheetahs if they wish, but most of the time choose not to do so. there are red herrings which ultimately only serve to anger the viewer, such as the zombies being able to target specific people, a plot device used quite shamelessly for just one situation in the whole movie.
overall this is a movie you should watch on mute, because you won't be missing anything; it looks good, but the filmmakers are obviously quite aware that anyone into R.E. is going to see it, and consequentially there is a lazy, almost cash-grab feeling to the story. for a movie whose plot is a Raccoon City fiasco in NYC, honestly it's quite boring, and almost all of the action scenes are pretty much just lifted from other, better movies. if you're an R.E. fan, i'm sure you'll see this no matter what; just don't say you weren't warned!
visually, the movie is stunning. they did an incredible job on things like facial micro-expressions and other great little touches. i consider it nothing short of a triumph of animation. unfortunately though, the pros end there. our heroes have apparently utilized a Doom-like invincibility cheat; i have no problem suspending disbelief for zombies and monsters, but i draw the line at things like a plane's wing blowing up, except, it's our heroes' plane, so, it's just arbitrarily alright. it's interesting how often you can use the word "arbitrary" to describe what goes on in this movie. a lot of the action makes you wonder why our heroes aren't wearing tights and capes; they regularly take hits that don't maim or kill only them, and every now and then do things that make you wonder whether or not they are from the Matrix. there is a core character who is so oddly under-utilized you wonder why she's even in the movie (until you consider the need for filler, of course). apparently the zombies can move like cheetahs if they wish, but most of the time choose not to do so. there are red herrings which ultimately only serve to anger the viewer, such as the zombies being able to target specific people, a plot device used quite shamelessly for just one situation in the whole movie.
overall this is a movie you should watch on mute, because you won't be missing anything; it looks good, but the filmmakers are obviously quite aware that anyone into R.E. is going to see it, and consequentially there is a lazy, almost cash-grab feeling to the story. for a movie whose plot is a Raccoon City fiasco in NYC, honestly it's quite boring, and almost all of the action scenes are pretty much just lifted from other, better movies. if you're an R.E. fan, i'm sure you'll see this no matter what; just don't say you weren't warned!