Director: Makoto Kamiya
Cast: Alyson Court, Paul Mercier, Laura Bailey, Roger Craig Smith, Crispin Freeman
I still remember playing "Resident Evil Code: Veronica" for the first time on my friend's Sega Dreamcast nine years ago. I was blown away by the cut scene at the beginning of the video game and wondered what it would be like if they extended it into a full-length CG animated film. My question has been answered with the release of Capcom's "Resident Evil: Degeneration".
Unlike the three live action "Resident Evil" films starring Milla Jovovich, this animated film is set within the same universe as the video games and takes place one year after the events in "Resident Evil 4". Fans will immediately recognise the film's two main characters - Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. This will be the first time they are featured together since the 1998 installment "Resident Evil 2". To non-fans, this reunion will mean absolutely nothing.
The visual style of the film is similar to that of "Resident Evil 4". There are a few moments in the film when I feel like I am watching a long cut scene and eagerly await for the game to start. In other words, the film manage to capture the true essence of the video games.
Make no mistake, this movie isn't for everyone. Casual viewers who have no knowledge of the game series will find the story boring at times and a little hard to follow. IMHO, "Resident Evil: Degeneration" is aimed mostly at fans of the "Resident Evil" video games. Being a fan myself, I find the film quite enjoyable.
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