Parents need to know that Resident Evil: Afterlife is the fourth film in the sci-fi/horror series based on a video game and the first to be presented in 3-D -- which makes the near-constant fantasy violence (fighting, decaptiations, gross monsters, lots of weapons, zombie attacks) even more intense. The strong female hero, Alice, battles both a horde of the mutant zombie creatures and the evil corporation responsible for the outbreak that caused them. Language is infrequent, but "f--k" is used several times. This series continues to grow in popularity, and it's likely that teens will be champing at the bit to see it.
Positive messages:Most of Alice's concerns in this installment are with being human. She loses her "superpowers" and is grateful for the chance to be normal again. But her humanness means nothing without companionship, so she does anything she can to find more survivors. The humans in this movie try to work together to solve problems, even if some of them aren't trustworthy.
Positive role models:Despite her penchant for violence, Alice is a strong female character -- brave, highly trained and skilled. She cares for others and risks her own well being to help others. (Only once does she let a fellow human die on purpose.)
Violence:Strong fantas/action violence, including lots of guns, blades, throwing stars, slicing and dicing, biting, explosions, and martial arts fighting. Some scary moments as zombies jump out and attack; their faces open up into creepy teeth and tendrils. Characters shoot other characters in the head, and viewers see decapitations. One giant zombie attacks people with a huge homemade hammer/scythe. Alice has a gun that shoots coins and does a lot of damage. Alice is stabbed with a hypodermic needle. In one scene, a plane swoops too low over a field of zombies and leaves a huge red smear.
Seems more like another episode in a T.V. series than a movie sequel
When a T.V. show has episodes that leave you with cliffhanger endings that go to credits right before the climax, that's understandable. When films leave you with cliffhanger endings that have you leave right before the climax, that's intollerable. Despite some pretty cool action scenes, this movie is not worth your ten dollars at the crowded movie theater. The acting isn't much, nor is the story. Parents: if your teen(s) is interested in seeing this film due to it's long-running stature, be forewarned: there are frequent, very gory scenes with frightening mutants and zombies. characters are torn apart, eaten, impaled, shot, and much more. Lots of extreme peril and tension. There's also some bad language. What I would rate it: R for Sequences of Strong Bloody Horror Violence and some Language. Bottom Line: Unless you have absolutely nothing else left to see, it's not worth your time. Maybe not even on DVD. Thanks for Reading! - Movie Man
Just about what you'd expect from a Resident Evil sequel
I didn't select "too violent" because, come on, it's Resident Evil we're talking about. Of COURSE there's violence. But as these movies go, TOO violent? I'm not sure I necessarily think so. And concerning language, yes, these were cuss words. I always pay attention to that because I HATE it. But watch this movie, then watch some of the other Resident Evils. This one has a lot less language I think. Maybe I need to watch it again. Bottom line, yes it was vulgar and violent, but I'm not sure I can call it "over the top" given that it is a movie about people and zombies killing each other. Was it good? Again, it was Resident Evil. I'm not sure it's supposed to be "good". I thought it was fun, but I like the Resident Evil thing since I played the game as a kid. Know what you're getting yourself into and don't expect Casablanca and you'll be ok! I will note thought that the 3D didn't blow my mind like it did in Avatar, it was a little headache inducing at times.
Resident Evil: Afterlife is a good movie but could have been a better movie but parents this movie has a lot of extreme violence and a lot of strong language that maybe best for your older teens.
Well, honestly, I don't think this movie should've been rated R. Yes, there was a lot of violence, but mostly zombies were being killed. If you can't handle blood all the time, then don't watch this movie. There are positive messages. All the people were working together to get to one place.
Since I have seen all of the Resident Evil movies ever since the first one, this is probably the best one of the series. I could watch this over and over. But it is intended for a mature audience.
Best RE movie ever oh and one thing there gonna make another RE movie because there is a secret ending after the end credits but im not gonna tell if you havent seen the movie. But if your just dying to know just type on youtube RE afterlife secret ending (this is 100% real i saw it myself).
I love this so much!!! I think it is all right for about any age of 8 and older because I let my little sister watch it and she loves all now. and she even said she wants to grow up to be just like Alice. she told me that's her nick name for now. But it's one of my favorites movies of all time!!!