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Resident Evil: Afterlife [Blu-ray 3D]

5 star:		(98)
4 star:		(48)
3 star:		(44)
2 star:		(29)
1 star:		(27)

 

 

Yes, Paul W Anderson, the director of Resident Evil Afterlife 3D, used the same Fusion 3D camera set up as Avatar, evidenced by the film credits and 3D featurette on the 3D Blu Ray, which also plays standard 2D. The 3D as a result, looks excellent and better than most 3D films out there, excluding Imax's Studio Nature productions. From the opening to the end, everything pops out far greater than you might have seen. The rain in RE:A3D looks spectacular and the depth really shines as though you're "in the movie". This is what 3DHDTV was made for. If you miss this and own a 3DTV, your loss if you like action movies.

The movie has elements of the Matrix's fight scenes and slow motion, with The Walking Dead's zombie infested city. The film covers Alaska, Tokyo and Los Angeles. The opening action scene is a highlight and really slick, packed with blazing machine guns and acrobatics. There's also a Axe man scene worth buying this disc for alone, and a cool but short end fight scene with RE5's Albert Wesker. The story is a basic "escape plan" movie, but in the RE style. This is the best one so far IMO.

The featurettes are 47 minutes total, and informative, including cast interviews. There's also a screen in screen presentation, director commentary track, deleted and extended scenes and more.

Overall, if you own or eventually plan to buy a 3DHDTV, buy this version for a few extra bucks, as it plays in regular 2D on regular HDTV's and players and looks great in 2D, but exceptional in 3D.
Movie: 8/10
3D: 9/10
Extras: 7/10

My ratings are based mainly on the QUALITY OF THE 3D, not the video content.

There are about 70 out of screen effects that extend about 10% of the way, from the screen to the viewer. Another 30 around 25%. At 8:00 minutes a tri-blade throwing knife reaches 40% and at 64:00 minutes, a large blood spatter drop exceeds 50%. Too many OOS effects to pick my favorites.

*** A MUST SEE 3D - STATE OF THE ART AT ITS FINEST ***
*** Almost Continuous Action - Blood, Guts, Gore and Horror ***

MY 3D RATING = EXCELLENT (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)

Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.

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I saw this at the movie theater in 3D (complete with special 3D glasses they handed out) and felt like I was right in it. Every bullet, star, punch, blast, you name it - went right between my eyes. I sat 4 rows from the front (I couldn't get any closer without not seeing the whole screen) and was completely devoured by every creature. What an experience! Note I saw this at another movie theater that did not have the 3D version and I loved it but much prefer the 3D version. I have to say that if you love Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter - you won't be disappointed. They look super hot and kick some serious butt! The two of them team up to defeat a 12 foot tall executioner dude with a massive ax/hammer. K-Mart makes an appearance at the end but doesn't say a word. No matter - there WILL be a Resident Evil 5; I bet she'll speak in that one. PLEASE NOTE: Don't get up and leave after the credits start - there is another minute of movie to go; and it explains how Resident Evil 5 will start! Go see this while it is still in the theater - You will NOT be disappointed if you are a Resident Evil fan! Bon appetite!

I am a person who before watching a movie i try to know what i going to watch, so i have already seen the another movies of this, and the story kinda suck and even don't follow the storyline from the game, but appart of that it has awesome 3D effects!!! in fact i think this movie its equal of better than the 3D of avatar.

If you have a 3D TV this is a must have in any blu ray 3D collection, the 3D its simply amazing, and i think that this movie will be for a time the best action 3D movie, so just sit down and enjoy this brainless 3D action movie.

The Resident Evil movie franchise get's a lot of crap critically, and I never really understood why. To me the point of watching a movie is entertainment, and fun. That's exactly what this movie gave me. Sure the plot isn't that deep, but I don't think this or any of the other Resident Evil movies really need some big, epic plot. It's simple. Zombie's have overtaken the world, and outnumber the humans. Survive, and try to keep the human race alive. That's your plot, and that's all you really need.

This movie has just about everything you could ask for in a zombie movie, and more. Zombie's, action, good looking girls, blood, and some pretty awesome fight scenes. I originally saw this in theaters in 3d, and really enjoyed it. When I saw it released on blu-ray I questioned if I enjoyed it more, because of the 3d. After watching it even without the 3d I enjoyed it just as much. I'm sure the 3d blu-ray would make it even more fun.

The movie comes with a bunch of special features including commentary, behind the scenes, outtakes, and more.

If your debating watching this, my advice would be to go into it open minded, and without expectation. If you enjoy action I think you'll be more than satisfied.

This is response to William Merrill's review, if in fact you have played the latest major installment of the Resident Evil game franchise(which would be Resident Evil 5) you would know that the fight between Chris Redfield/Alice/Claire Redfield against Albert Wesker in the movie was based loosely but not too dramatically different from Resident Evil 5's flashback sequence where Chris redfields remembers himself and Jill Valentine fighting Wesker. And in that sequence Wesker fights exactly the same, with Matrix style fast moves in which they slow down the camera to catch all the action and suspense of the fight. SO technically the movie wasnt exactly copying the signature Matrix Bullet-time technique, the game had and the movie took that element for the same purpose. Just to clear that up...onto the review...Resident Evil: Afterlife was an awesome 3D movie experience(for those who were lucky enough to catch the movie in all its 3D format glory)...it was well worth the price of admission to see this movie in 3D...it definitely took the Resident Evil franchise to new heights with its 3D action including fights ane zombies and all that gory jazz...Being an avid fan of Resident Evil games then movies and Zombie movie's in general I truly enjoyed this movie experience(and can't wait for the next installment)..though with all that said, like every sequel, it did have its flaws...mostly just in the flow of the movie...long drawn out flight sequences kept this movie from my 5 star rating but other than that make sure you catch this movie in its 3D format(the way the movie was meant to be released...
~JP~

As far as movies based on video games go, the Resident Evil series has been a cut above the rest. One good reason for this is the director, Paul WS Anderson, and his wife, actress Milla Jovovich (as Alice), who have created all four of the films together. None of the last three has quite topped the first RE, but then that's usually the case with sequels, right? (With a few notable exceptions.) Still, this 2010 version of RE is pretty impressive, especially with the introduction of 3D to the RE universe. The story consists of several very strong scenes separated by passages of relative dullness. The same is true of the 3D, which is used well at various points along the way, but there are also many times where it wouldn't have made any difference whether things were shown in 2 or 3D (as when the only 3D is the character standing out against the background). But when this movie is good, it is very very good. That includes highlights such as the 3D shots of Alice's small plane flying over coastal Cali and a destroyed LA; and especially the fight with the giant, hooded Executioner guy (probably the film's best scene). By contrast, the climactic fight with the main Umbrella Corp bad guy near the end feels relatively ordinary.

While I enjoyed RE Afterlife and am glad I saw it, there were a few minor problems (sorta) such as how so many fight scenes borrowed very heavily from The Matrix (something a lot of filmmakers do). That gave some of the fighting a "been there, done that" feeling. Also there were a bunch of things that either were not explained, didn't make sense, or defied any logic. In the "no explanation" category is the Executioner -- what is he and where did he come from? I think the answer is he exists for no reason except to be a cool, scary enemy, as was generally true of other "monsters" in both the games and movie series. But with the "Suspension of Disbelief" required in all movies of this type, these kinds of issues were really not problems. Those things were not the main reason I dropped a star in my rating. No, it was the lulls in action and 3D during the movie. But the good things definitely outweighed the bad overall.

In yet,another physically demanding role, Milla Jovovich delivers the goods. Fans of the Resident Evil series, won't be disappointed by this latest installment. Apocalyptic horror abounds, with few lulls in the action.

THIS MOVIE IS VERY ENTERTAINING. NOT GORY, JUST FUN TO WATCH. THE 3D IS EXCELLENT. IS WOULDN'T SPEND OVER $25 THOUGH. IT'S UP TO YOU. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE 3D THOUGH.

Milli Jovovich is a great actress and it is nice to see another Resident evil. These epic movie's are one's you would never grow tired of seeing. Afterlife is another classic Resident Evil movie it's slow in places and slightly different from the first three, but still it is a classic that will servive the length of time and each generation will enjoy these movies. Besides having some great actors in it who would pass up the oppitunity to watch Wentworth Miller or Ali Larter on the big screen with Milli Jovovich, it's fast it's gory and it's true to all Resident evil movies. It's a must see.