Resident Evil: Damnation review: Breaking new ground in zombie movies

Resident Evil: Damnation review: Breaking new ground in zombie movies

Resident Evil Domination: The height of horror and action

"Resident Evil: Domination" is an animated feature film released on October 27, 2012, based on Capcom's popular game series "Resident Evil." This film will appeal to not only game fans, but also people who love action and horror movies. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this film, as well as recommended points.

Overview

■ Public Media
theater
■ Original Media
game
■ Release date
October 27, 2012 - January 1, 0000
■Distribution company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
■Frequencies
100 min
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 1
■Original Story
・Original work: Capcom
■ Director
・Director: Makoto Kamiya
■ Production
Produced by: Hiroyuki Kobayashi Production companies: Capcom, Digital Frontier
■Works
© 2012 Capcom/Resident Evil CG2 Production Committee

story

"Resident Evil: Domination" is set in the fictional Eastern European country of Edonia, where a civil war continues between government forces and rebel forces. The protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, infiltrates Edonia as an agent sent by the US government. His mission is to gather information on bioterrorism weapons used by the rebel forces. However, Leon faces an unexpected situation when he is there. It turns out that not only the rebel forces, but also the government forces are using bioterrorism weapons.

Leon will also be fighting zombies infected with the mysterious virus "Plaga" in the capital of Edonia. This virus has the power to transform infected people into vicious monsters. Leon and his friends will struggle to save Edonia from crisis and prevent the virus from spreading.

character

"Resident Evil Domination" features many attractive characters inherited from the game series. The main characters are introduced below.

  • Leon S. Kennedy : The protagonist. As an agent of the US government, he infiltrates Edonia and gathers information on bioterrorism weapons. He is characterized by his calm and brave personality, and demonstrates his abilities in combat against zombies and monsters.
  • Ada Wong : A mysterious female agent. She has a past connection with Leon and cooperates with him in Edonia. Her purpose is unknown, but she seems to be seeking information on bioterrorism weapons.
  • Buddy Fields : Leon's companion. A former soldier with plenty of combat experience. He fights alongside Leon to save Edonia from peril.
  • Svetlana Velikova : A high-ranking government official in Edonia. Although she appears calm and rational on the surface, she is secretly involved in the development of bioterrorism weapons. Her true purpose becomes clear as the story progresses.

evaluation

Resident Evil Domination has been highly praised not only by fans of the game series, but also by people who love action and horror movies. Here are the reasons why:

Quality of action scenes

The greatest attraction of this film is undoubtedly the quality of its action scenes. The realistic movements that only CG animation can provide and the meticulously drawn battle scenes have the power to draw the audience in. In particular, the scenes in which Leon fights zombies and monsters are full of tension and thrills and are well worth watching. Also, Ada Wong's acrobatic movements are not to be missed. Her fighting style will be familiar to fans of the game series, but it is rendered even more fascinating by the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Story Development

The story is well-developed. Leon and his friends' struggles are depicted against the backdrop of the Edonia civil war and the issue of bioterrorism weapons. The story maintains tension throughout, with many unexpected developments. In particular, the fact that both the government and the rebel forces are using bioterrorism weapons is shocking to the audience. Also, do not miss the scene where Svetlana Velikova's true intentions are revealed. Her betrayal and the reason for it add depth to the story.

Character Appeal

The appeal of the characters is also a major attraction of this work. Leon S. Kennedy is portrayed as a calm and courageous agent. His actions and decisions evoke sympathy from the audience. Ada Wong's mysterious character is also fascinating. Her goals and actions become clear as the story progresses, and the audience is drawn into her in the process. Buddy Fields and Svetlana Velikova also have their own positions and backgrounds, adding depth to the story.

Recommended points

"Resident Evil Domination" is recommended for the following reasons:

  • Quality of the action scenes : The realistic movements that only CG animation can provide and the meticulously drawn battle scenes have the power to draw the audience in. In particular, the scenes in which Leon fights zombies and monsters are full of tension and thrills, and are well worth watching.
  • Storyline : The story depicts the struggles of Leon and his team against the backdrop of the civil war in Edonia and the problem of bioterrorism weapons. The story maintains tension throughout and has many unexpected developments. In particular, the fact that both the government and the rebel forces are using bioterrorism weapons will shock the audience.
  • Appealing characters : There are many appealing characters, such as Leon S. Kennedy, Ada Wong, Buddy Fields, and Svetlana Velikova. Their actions and decisions resonate with the audience and add depth to the story.

Related Titles

"Resident Evil Domination" is a work produced as part of Capcom's "Resident Evil" series. Related works are introduced below.

  • Resident Evil: Degeneration : An animated feature film released in 2008. The story revolves around Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, and their struggle to solve a bioterrorism incident.
  • Resident Evil: Vendetta : An animated feature film released in 2017. The story follows Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers as they struggle to defeat the bioterrorist organization "Trio."
  • Resident Evil series (games) : A popular game series by Capcom. The first game was released in 1996, and many sequels have been released since then. Many characters appear, including Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong.

summary

"Resident Evil Domination" is a work that will appeal not only to fans of the game series, but also to people who love action and horror movies. It is a work full of highlights, such as the quality of the action scenes, the development of the story, and the charm of the characters. Please experience the power of the movie at the theater.

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