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Resident Evil: Retribution

Movie · 2012 · 15 people

Released in 2012, the action-horror film Resident Evil: Retribution comes from writer-director Paul W. S. Anderson. The fifth instalment of the series built loosely on Capcom's video games, it continues straight on from Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010). Alongside returning characters, the film introduces figures from the games who had not appeared before, including Leon S. Kennedy, Ada Wong and Barry Burton. Shot in Toronto and filmed entirely in 3D like its predecessor, it was released in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D. The film grossed over $240 million worldwide despite mostly negative reviews, which faulted its plot, characters and acting while praising the 3D, visual effects and fight choreography. It was followed by Resident Evil: The Final Chapter in 2016.

DirectorPaul W. S. Anderson
Production companyConstantin Film

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Wentworth Miller Wentworth Miller Actor · 54 years old Thomas Kretschmann Thomas Kretschmann Actor · 64 years old Milla Jovovich Michelle Rodriguez Kevin Durand Sienna Guillory Shawn Roberts Aryana Engineer Colin Salmon Johann Urb Boris Kodjoe Li Bingbing Oded Fehr Mika Nakashima Razaaq Adoti

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Action & Thriller Fan Puts pace, tension and set pieces first; little patience for slow drama.

Nobody comes to this one for the story, and it is best to accept that up front. The fight choreography, which even the critics praised, and the fully 3D-shot images are the real selling point. Escaping an underwater facility is a handy excuse to move from one set piece to the next, and Leon, Ada and Barry from the games are a nice treat for fans. But as the scenes pile up one after another, the pace turns monotonous after a while.

Family Viewer Asks whether the whole household can watch it; cares about humour and heart.

An action-horror franchise film built around virus experiments. Because of its violence and horror scenes it is not suitable for young children. Even for teenagers who follow the series, it is a good idea for an adult to check it first. If you are looking for something the whole family can watch together, this is not it.

Cinephile Looks at script, editing and directing choices; keeps a distance from formula films.

The fifth instalment, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, lays bare one limit of franchise filmmaking: it starts where the previous chapter ended and barely tries to build a story that stands on its own. For a newcomer, the characters and their relationships are left hanging. Adding new figures from the games looks less like a dramatic need than a reward handed to fans. Anderson's care for 3D space clearly outstrips the effort he gives the script. A gross of more than $240 million alongside largely negative reviews sits squarely in that gap: a film that delivers what it promises its audience but says very little as cinema.

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