Resident Evil 3: Extinction [2007] [DVD]

Description

Movies based on computer games generally aren't well respected, but just because they aren't high art doesn't mean they can't be highly enjoyable. The only catch is that you need to be a fan of computer games to appreciate them. Resident Evil: Extinction is the third movie in the massively popular Resident Evil franchise, and it's probably the best one yet.

Between Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Extinction, the zombie-creating T-virus has spread far beyond the doomed Raccoon City; now the human race is almost extinct (hence the title). When a convoy of survivors meets up with the genetically-altered Alice, the shadowy Umbrella Corporation does everything in its power to take them down and reclaim her; but Alice isn't giving up without a fight...

Resident Evil: Extinction is part zombie movie, and part post-apocalyptic survival yarn. The big set pieces use CGI that doesn't look anything like reality, but does look very much like a computer game, which is possibly intentional--since this is a sequel to an adaptation, Resident Evil: Extinction does tend to assume a built-in audience which is already familiar with the various quirks of the franchise. If you're a fan of the games, you'll enjoy the various references to game characters and events; if not, you might feel a bit left out. It's not the best entry point to the franchise if you're a complete newcomer, but if you've seen the other films, it's a hell of a lot of fun. -- Sarah Dobbs

Reviews of Resident Evil 3: Extinction [2007] [DVD]:

It's Ultra Crazy Good and Suspenseful Action Horror in This Third Installment in the Resident Evil Series
Alice (Milla Jovovich) wanders the Nevada desert alone, flying under the radar of the Umbrella Corporation.

It's been five years since the deadly T-virus outbreak. The world is all but in shambles. Alice believes that only Alaska is the last safe place on Earth. An old journal she found with a six-month-old radio transcription told her so.

On her journey, Alice comes across a small caravan of survivors headed up by Claire (Ali Larter) that also happens to be carrying along some old friends: Slater (Matthew Marsden) and L.J. (Mike Epps).

She convinces them to head north to Alaska, and so they embark, fighting off the dead at every turn, even undead crows that have been transformed from feasting on zombie flesh.

Dr. Isaacs (Iain Glen) wants Alice back under his control as he focuses on perfecting her as a weapon against the undead. Except, once Alice catches on, she manages to disable their system of control over her and escapes with Claire and the others.

All hope lost, and having been bitten by one of the dead himself, Dr. Isaacs uses the antivirus on himself . . . but in a different way, creating a result neither he nor Alice expected.

It's ultra crazy good and suspenseful action horror in this third installment in the Resident Evil series.

Wow. I mean, man oh man, I love this movie. So, so good. I'm a sucker for roadside horror and sleepy towns. This movie has both. The zombies? Pure gruesome since most of them have been rotting for five years as they wander around devouring the rest of the living.

The zombie crows were a nice touch. So, so many of them. Swarms. That's the thing I always tell people about zombies. One zombie's not so bad. Get a whole mess of them together and they're scary as all get out. Same for zombie crows. There was enough here to turn the sky black. Freaky.

The development of Alice's powers was cool and though her telekinesis might seem kind of outlandish to some, it's portrayed well here and done with the utmost serious and not used as a cop-out to get her out of a jam.

I felt bad for her as well when she saw all those clones of herself rotting out in the desert sun. That'd be heartbreaking, upsetting and angering for anyone. I'm glad she gave Dr. Isaacs his due.

The ending raises a ton of questions for the forthcoming Resident Evil: Afterlife. I'm eager to see how they deal with that army of Alices without it coming off goofy or repetitive.

This movie's score was also spectacular, the hard beat of the drums and dark, raunchy guitar giving it a very awesome grittiness that adds to the whole post-apocalyptic feel.

Check this flick out. It's hardcore, loaded with gore and just down right fantastic.

Recommended.

A.P. Fuchs
Canister X

Sexy Sci fi
As it's been said repeatedly throughout the web, these films are not that special when watched individually. The first one is good fun and I enjoyed it a lot. The second one is pretty much the same as the third; you feel detached from any form of continuity. Watching them all back to back, it's a great fun few hours.

From a purely male perspective, the third film has a lot of very attractive women in it (one of whom you'll recognise from Heroes), which I'm sure a lot of people will also like!

Great!!
This film is awesome! Great action aswell as story line! Keeps you on the edge of your seats all the way through. Great acting by Milla! I really cannot wait for the 4th film to come out!

Much better than the second!
I bought the second Resident Evil on DVD when it was still at full price because I loved the first movie and I was expecting an even better follow up! How wrong was I! I ended up selling the second film to Cex for £1.50, much more than I think was worth despite paying £18 for it! Therefore I was hesitant in watching the third film but I decided since the film couldn't get any worse than the second I would give it a shot. Surprisingly I loved it! It got me right back into the Resident Evil films excuded the second of course and I would happily recommend it to anyone who has been dissappointed by the second because this makes up for the previous film's numerous mistakes!

Extinction
Milla Jovovich is Fantastic in all the Resident Evil Films
This is Really NOT "Just another zombie film"

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