The Take
The Resident Evil movies butcher the games by centering a film-original Mary Sue instead of the source characters and tension. What starts with practical zombie work devolves into CGI action slop that kills the horror.
Milla Jovovich sells every ridiculous kick and leap, but the franchise keeps inventing new rules to let her win instead of letting the world feel dangerous.
The Verdict
The series turns a tense zombie survival franchise into six films of Alice fanfiction where the heroine always wins by new rules. Early practical work cannot carry the later CGI bloat and canon complaints.
Skip it. Watch 28 Days Later instead.
Common Questions
What is Resident Evil about?
A film series that replaces game survival horror with an original Alice super-soldier story.
Why is Resident Evil controversial?
Plot changes across films alienate game fans and leave canon in ruins.
Does the Resident Evil movie series follow the video games?
No. Alice is a film invention and lore deviates heavily from the start.
