Based on the hit video games series and not the blockbuster film franchise, Resident Evil Degeneration is a bit of a side story that depicts the famous heros Leon S Kennedy, ( fresh off the trails of RE 4) and re appearing for the first time in...
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Based on the hit video games series and not the blockbuster film franchise, Resident Evil Degeneration is a bit of a side story that depicts the famous heros Leon S Kennedy, ( fresh off the trails of RE 4) and re appearing for the first time in the series since 1999s RE Code Veronica., Claire Redfield. Other characters are forgettable toss aways with hardly any reedeming qualities or personality.

RE Degen, begins itself within the confines of an airport facility where we meet up with Claire, looking fresh faced as ever. Meanwhile Leon gets sent in by the government to investigate the suspicious activity and recent events in the area. Claire and Leon eventually rendezvous and tag team them themselves through a facility flooded with man eating (and woman eating) zombies. RED is a reminiscent and nostalgic slice of Resident Evil lore. It features familiar events and identities such as the G virus incident of the acclaimed Resident Evil 2 video game in which you first take the role of Leon and / or Claire. In fact the movie even reference said events, and includes a brief but nostalgic flashback scene. All the elements of a good RE fiction seem to be in place. It's old familiar territory with a refreshing new look and style. I’m not much one for all CGI movies but I have to admit that the CG looks pretty impressive and no detail is spared when it comes to gruesome, spiny, horrific monsters.

Categorized as a CGI action flick rather than a sci fi horror, RED is full of adrenaline based ,survive or die moments that aim to keep you on the edge of your seat.

If it has any major faults, it’s that the running length is too short, and you feeling like your saying goodbye to the characters you barely had a chance to reunite with. It’s a crying shame. The plot may also seem a bit skinny and underdeveloped but then again this was never meant to be a major motion picture release, but instead perhaps an experiment by Capcom as a means of promoting their bigger project, the release of Resident Evil 5. So to say the least the story doesn’t exactly cover a lot of new territory, but merely appetizes your craving for another chapter in the zombie chronicles.

Still RED is worth a watch, certainly if you’re a fan of the series, if not then you might decide to pass, but look forward to more exciting film releases from Capcom’s creative team in the near future. Devil May Cry anyone?