Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017)

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  TheMovieDiorama

  5 / 10

  Resident Evil: Vendetta follows the exact same tired formula as its predecessors. Unlike the live action franchise, the animated series feels closer to the source material that Capcom have lovingly crafted for all these years. The main issue with this third chapter is that it's nearly identical to 'Degeneration' and 'Damnation' which consequently leaves a familiar aftertaste. A bitterly twisted megalomaniac wishes to unleash a virus, simply known as the A-Virus, in New York and turn the population to the living dead. It's up to Chris, Leon and Rebecca to team up and prevent this from happening. I will standby my comment on saying that the animated instalments are good little gems that more people should check out. Whilst not entirely accessible to everyone, they are still easy to follow and contain some excellent action sequences. Vendetta is no different. Speedily motorcycling along a highway in pursuit of two zombie hounds or strikingly visual gun choreography atop of a skyscraper, extremely exhilarating and well filmed. Reminiscent of the video game structure, the narrative feels like our characters battle their way through levels to the face the final boss, much like the other films. Problem with that is it becomes predictable and tedious, especially since we're watching a third entry. Leon and Chris feel indestructible as they obliterate zombies faster than Leon's silky smooth hair swaying in the gentle breeze. The dialogue is cumbersome, lacks characterisation and is littered with exposition. The CGI occasionally feels clunky, although overall the usage of motion capture never fails to impress me. Yet in spite of all the above issues, its entertainment value prevents this from being bad. The precarious blend of traditional Resident Evil horror with modern action was seamless once again. I guess the film just brings out the inner child within me as I exclaim "Phwoarrrr, check out that explosion!" or "that was completely badass!" to my TV. I'm hoping they'll change the narrative if they make a fourth chapter, otherwise this series will continue to decline.

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