: Attempting to cram two games into 107 minutes led to a rushed third act and underdeveloped characters. Critics also noted uneven CGI and a lack of genuine scares despite the focus on atmosphere. Key Perspectives
Critics generally describe the film as an "affectionately faithful" but flawed adaptation. Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City
Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City (released in English as Welcome to Raccoon City ) is a 2021 reboot directed by Johannes Roberts that attempts to bring the franchise back to its horror roots by adapting the first two video games simultaneously. While it is praised for being more faithful to the source material than the previous Milla Jovovich films, it received a due to its rushed pacing and questionable character changes . Critical Consensus : Attempting to cram two games into 107
: The production design is a highlight, with high-quality recreations of iconic locations like the Spencer Mansion and the Raccoon Police Department (RPD) . Fans often enjoy spotting the numerous Easter eggs and 90s nostalgia. Resident Evil: Bienvenidos a Raccoon City (released in
: Many viewers appreciated the game-accurate aesthetic and the inclusion of deeper lore like Lisa Trevor . However, the depiction of fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy as an "incompetent" rookie was highly polarizing.