Movie Review: "Resident Evil: Afterlife"

Seen on: September 10, 2010

The players: Director: Paul W.S. Anderson, Writer: Paul W.S. Anderson, Cast: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts, Kim Coates

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: Alice heads to Los Angeles, where she encounters some survivors and comes up with a plan to reach a safe haven.

Our thoughts: Yes, “Resident Evil: Afterlife” is already the fourth film in the big-screen series based on the popular video game, and just like many zombies out there, this franchise just won’t die. No, not all of the “Resident Evil” flicks were disasters (I enjoyed the first and third), but this latest sequel proves that it may be time to call it quits, and that despite the fact that the 3D in this thing looks pretty cool.

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Exclusive 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' Featurette

Paul W.S. Anderson's "Resident Evil: Afterlife" hits theaters this weekend, marking the return of Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter as two chicks battling badass zombies. Here is our behind-the-scenes look.

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her buddy Claire is lending her a hand in the bloody battle.

"Afterlife" will be shown in 3D, and in this featurette, Jovovich talks about how cool it will all look. Larter weighs in on the stunt work, and we've got Make Up Artists Paul Jones chatting zombies as well.

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Three new clips from 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'

Paul W.S. Anderson's "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is invading theaters Sept. 10, 2010, and here are three brand-new clips from the upcoming 3D horror sequel. The film stars Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter.

The three clips below are pretty action-loaded, proving yet again (like the trailer) that heavy CG is all over the place in this fourth installment of the series. It will be interesting to see how this all looks in 3D.

In the sequel, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend.

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New 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' poster looks okay

A brand-new poster for Paul W.S. Anderson's "Resident Evil: Afterlife" has appeared online at IGN, and you can check it out after the jump. It's not a memorable one, but I admit I still like it. It's not bad.

In the sequel, which will open in 3D, Alice (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights.

Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead.

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WonderCon Video Interview for 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' with Ali Larter

Ali Larter visited WonderCon in San Francisco this weekend to promote her upcoming action flick "Resident Evil: Afterlife," and I had the chance to chat with her for a couple of minutes right before the film's panel, at which Screen Gems showed the first trailer in 2D. The 3D version premiered last Friday.

"Resident Evil: Afterlife" was shot using the Fusion Camera System James Cameron used for "Avatar." I asked Ali how challenging it was as an actress shooting a film this way, but I also wanted to know what we can expect from her character in the film. I also asked about working with Anderson.

"Afterlife" opens in theaters Sept. 10, 2010. Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich also stopped by to talk about what to expect in it. Check those interviews out here and here. You can also check out the regular version of the trailer right here. A Q&A session with Anderson and the cast can be found here.

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'Resident Evil: Afterlife' trailer now online

The first trailer for "Resident Evil: Afterlife" debuted at WonderCon in San Francisco this weekend, and now you can check it out online. Let me tell you right away: in 2D, it doesn't look nearly as good as in RealD 3D. As you can see below, it looks flat, and not exactly compelling, but just wait until you get a shot at seeing it in 3D on the big screen. On there, it looks really cool.

In the sequel, Alice (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead.

The film was shot using the Fusion Camera System James Cameron built for "Avatar," and that's one of the reasons why I am looking forward to seeing this flick in theaters. Ali Larter will also be back in action, and as you can see below, she looks pretty damn good, as usual. Paul W.S. Anderson returned to direct "Afterlife," which hits theaters Sept. 10, 2010.

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'Resident Evil: Afterlife' trailer screens at WonderCon

The 2010 edition of WonderCon kicked off this Friday in San Francisco, and film fans and press members just got a first look at the trailer for Paul W.S. Anderson's upcoming "Resident Evil: Afterlife." This preview was created specifically for WonderCon audiences, and to tell you the truth, it totally delivers the goods. No seriously, it really looks awesome.

I won't specifically describe what happens in the trailer because I certainly don't want to spoil it for those who have not seen it yet, but what I can say is that it all looks glorious in Real 3D. The film was shot using the same technology James Cameron used for "Avatar," and the trailer makes sure audiences know this by the time the credits roll.

Read more about this over at cinemaverdict.com! Stay tuned for more WonderCon coverage.

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'Resident Evil: Afterlife' starts production

Good news for "Resident Evil" fans! The fourth installment in the popular series has just started production in Toronto. That's right folks, "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is definitely on its way, with a release set for 2010.

Screen Gems and Constantin Film made the announcement today, confirming the movie will be shot and released in 3D. Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Spencer Locke are back to reprise their roles.

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Monday film news roundup: Donner wants more 'X-Men'; Sony Pictures swings 'Machete'

Here is a list of recent film news and posts I either missed or simply didn't have time to cover earlier:

• Star producer Lauren Shuler Donner (she's done all the "X-Men" flicks) says she would like to develop a lot more mutant films. On her wishlist are "X4" and "The New Mutants." Read more about it at /Film.

• Sony Pictures picked up the rights to Robert Rodriguez's "Machete," which stars Danny Trejo, Rose McGowan, Jessica Alba and Robert De Niro and is currently shooting. Oh, and Lindsay Lohan's in it too. (THR)

• In related Sony news, the studio has set advance screenings for Kenny Ortega's Michael Jackson doc "This Is It." This will happen on Oct. 27, 2009, on which 15 simultaneous premiere events will be held worldwide. (Variety)

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Movie Review: “Obsessed”

Seen on: April 25, 2009

The players: Director: Steve Shill, Writer: David Loughery, Cast: Beyonce Knowles, Idris Elba, Ali Larter, Jerry O'Connell, Christine Lahti

Facts of interest: None at all.

The plot: A successful asset manager gets into a bunch of trouble when his temp start to stalk him.

Our thoughts: “Obsessed” is one of the worst thrillers I’ve seen in a very long time, but it certainly passes as a great comedy. To be honest, the utter ridiculousness of this mess of a movie really amused me, and I caught myself laughing quite often during the dreadful 105 minutes.

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