a a big fan of splatter and horror film i be gladly surprised when i watch this . i haven not play the game so i have no idea what to expect and have nothing to compare with . i really feel that this pay homage to the old zombie film at least to an extent . the zombie here be a little bit faster though . it begin with a nice back story and then build slowly in pace to a climactic frenzy . the effect be top notch and solid directing and a really imaginative and eerie production design and great acting . yes and i may be a little biased but i really like milla jovovich . i think this be the kind of role that fit her best and strong kick as attitude with an odd personality wrap in a seemingly fragile shell . her performance here remind me a bit of the character she play in the fifth element and also the character in the late ultraviolet the other actor do a good job as well so she not the only one to get credit although the movie revolve around her character . the child ai be a very nice and creepy addition to the atmosphere . the re theme could have end up a a nice trilogy but the sequel unfortunately lack nearly everything ( except milla ) that this film delivers . not that re2 be a complete mess but nowhere near this . i haven not see the third installment yet but even if that one hold true in quality to this one number two become the odd one out . if you like zombie and action film you will certainly like this one .