Alice, now in hiding in the Nevada desert, once again joins forces with Carlos Olivera and L.J., along with new survivors Claire, K-Mart and Nurse Betty to try to eliminate the deadly virus that threatens to make every human being undead...and to seek justice. Since being captured by the Umbrella Corporation, Alice has been subjected to biogenic experimentation and becomes genetically altered, with super-human strengths, senses and dexterity. These skills, and more, will be needed if anyone is to remain alive.
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Not exactly dull but never interesting either, “Resident Evil: Extinction” is the third installment in the video-game-derived series of films starring The movie’s fake-out opening reveals that the sinister Umbrella corporation (represented by the evil Dr. Isaacs, played by Iain Glen, a recurring cast member) is testing clones of Alice, hoping to use immunities in her blood to develop a vaccine to control the infection. |
This is a dumb but intriguing germ of an idea. But it predictably takes a back seat to endless scenes of Alice and other returning actors (including Oded Fehr and Mike Epps) moving toward and through a buried Las Vegas while mowing down zombies with blades, guns and a truck fitted with a cow-catcher. |
The director, Russell Mulcahy (“Highlander”), pulls off a few decent set pieces, including attacks by skinless dogs and Hitchcock-inspired clouds of glassy-eyed undead crows. But they have no weight because there’s no characterization or emotion, just slick mayhem. |
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The “Resident Evil” is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian) for violence and some nudity |
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