Resident Evil

Time: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Box Office: $39.5 M

Film Analysis

Step 1: Pre-Viewing

1. Title of film: Resident Evil 
2. Director & Producer: Paul W.S. Anderson, Samuel Hadida
3. Release Date: March 12, 2002
4. Film Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Step 2: Viewing

1. Important moments: An important moment in the film is when the fire alarm goes off unexpectedly and The Hive locks in everyone inside. The group encounters their first "zombie"/ survivor when trapped inside. Another important part is when the main character the hologram back on even after all the harm it had caused. You then find out that Spence, one of the characters working with the protagonist is the one who began all of the trouble. Spence is eaten by the creature the hologram released and from then the creature began to evolve from eating. Eventually it pursues the group. A turning point is when Max becomes infected and begins mutating which causes both him and the main character to get quarantined in Raccoon City. When she is quarantined, the scientists who take her in try to discover what happened in The Hive and accidentally release the virus into Raccoon City.

2. Atmosphere of the Film: In the beginning of the film there is narration to explain the background of the Umbrella Corps incident. The lighting is dark at times to give a mysterious feel but the lighting also gets extremely bright when something terrible is about to happen to give an uncomfortable feeling. As for camera angles there are many close ups to show the character's fear or anger. The music is loud and intense during the action packed scenes. 
3. What is the mood or tone of the film? The mood of the film is mysterious and uncomfortable. 
4. Explain the look of the film: The film appears futuristic in a sense and at the same time mysterious. It also looks gothic in a way.

5. Explain the use of sound/music and/or sound effects in the film: The sounds used in this film are uncomfortably loud to make the scenes twice as intense and scary. 

6. Physical qualities presented in the film: Physical qualities presented in this film are loud and intense music, narration, dramatizations, special effects, background noise, black and white flashbacks, and color. 

Step 3: Post-Viewing

1. What is the central message of this motion picture? I believe that the central message of this film is to not test anything harmful and anything or anyone.

2. Consider the effectiveness of this film communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses? The film did a great job in communicating its message. It is often emphasized that the Umbrella Corps tested on animals which made the message obvious. The film also did a great job in explaining itself too. At first you're confused as to what is happening but then it's explained later in the film. 

3. How do you think the filmmakers wanted the audience to respond? I think the filmmakers wanted the audience to feel fear for things like animal testing and secretive experiments. 

4. Does this film appeal more to the viewer’s emotion? How does it make you feel? The film appeals to the viewer's emotion just a bit. It made me feel sorry for the main character and also made me feel anxious and scared.

5. Write a question to the filmmaker that is left unanswered by the motion picture: What happened to Max? Did they kill him?

6. Would you recommend this movie to your friends? (Y/N)? Yes, I enjoyed the film and I think my friends would too. It was amusing to watch.

7. How would you grade this movie? (E-NC) I would give this film a P.