Introduction"Resident Evil: Retribution" is a sci-fi action scary movie released in 2012, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. It is the 5th installation in the Resident Evil film series, which is loosely based upon the popular Capcom computer game series of the very same name. The movie stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, the lead character who continues her fight against the Umbrella Corporation and the zombie armageddon that they have actually triggered. The film's narrative picks up where the previous installment, "Resident Evil: Afterlife", ended.
Plot SummaryAs the movie opens, Alice finds herself in a rural setting dealing with domestic happiness, however this is quickly revealed to be a simulation in an Umbrella center. Alice is questioned by Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory), who is now under the influence of an Umbrella mind control gadget. Throughout the interrogation, it's exposed that the Red Queen, the artificial intelligence which runs Umbrella's operations, has actually revived Alice's enemies to fortify the organization's defense. The center is designed to mimic various environments where Umbrella can evaluate the T-virus that turns people into zombies.
Alice leaves her captivity with the help of Ada Wong (Li Bingbing), a former Umbrella operative now dealing with Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts). Wesker was thought to be a villain, but now he places himself versus the Red Queen and prepares to assist Alice leave to save what remains of humankind. Wesker informs them that a team is en path to the facility to help their escape: Leon S. Kennedy (Johann Urb), Barry Burton (Kevin Durand), and Luther West (Boris Kodjoe), whom Alice thought had died.
The rescue team faces extreme opposition from many bioweapons and zombies within synthetic environments that include simulations of Tokyo, New York, and Moscow, as the sophisticated center shifts spaces and situations like a giant Rubik's cube. As Alice and her allies battle their method through the center, they come across cloned versions of Alice's good friends and enemies, including Rain Ocampo (Michelle Rodriguez) and Carlos Olivera (Oded Fehr).
Throughout her journey, Alice likewise finds she has a "child" within the suburban simulation called Becky (Aryana Engineer). Becky believes Alice is her mom, and Alice decides to protect her as they attempt to get away the center.
Secret Themes and Action ScenesThe movie highlights themes such as business impropriety, the ethics of genetic control, and the nature of identity as Alice faces clones from her past. Consistent with the series' credibility, "Resident Evil: Retribution" provides a gamut of action series, consisting of gunfights, hand-to-hand fight, and special effects-laden set pieces versus monstrous animals developed to delight the audience.
Climax and ConclusionThe climax of the movie unfolds as Alice and the staying survivors take on against the atrocious Rain, who has actually been boosted with superhuman abilities due to the T-virus. After a fierce battle, Alice handles to eliminate Rain and the group makes their way to the surface area.
Upon reaching the surface area, they come to the White House, which now acts as the central command for resistance forces combating versus the Red Queen's undead army. Alice is provided reinstatement into the Umbrella ranks by Wesker, who administers a serum that restores her superhuman abilities. The movie ends as the characters brace themselves for the critical fight ahead, setting the phase for the final installment of the series.
Reception and Legacy"Resident Evil: Retribution" got mixed to unfavorable reviews from critics, with lots of praising its visual style and action series but criticizing its uninspired plot and character development. Despite this, the film carried out well at package office and has maintained a following amongst fans of the franchise. It stands as a fast-paced, aesthetically striking installation that continues to build on the dystopian narrative of the Resident Evil universe.
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