Resident Evil: Retribution Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Alice wakes up in a video game level factory run by an evil computer, teams up with familiar faces to shoot zombies and monsters, and then suddenly it’s the White House’s last stand against the undead… again.

🍿 Resident Evil: Retribution: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Attack on the Arcadia and Alice’s Capture

The film picks up directly after the events of *Resident Evil: Afterlife*. Alice and other survivors aboard the Arcadia are attacked by Umbrella Corporation airships led by a brainwashed Jill Valentine. Many on board are killed, and Alice is seemingly knocked unconscious and captured by Umbrella. The fates of Chris, Claire, and K-Mart are left ambiguous.

Simulated Realities and the Kamchatka Base

Alice awakens in an Umbrella facility and discovers that the world is being ravaged by the T-virus. She meets Ada Wong, an agent working with Albert Wesker, who reveals that the Red Queen has been reactivated and now controls Umbrella. The facility is an underwater base in Kamchatka, Russia, used to simulate outbreaks for potential buyers of the T-virus, using clones and elaborate sets.

Rescue Mission and Infiltration

Wesker organizes a team led by Leon S. Kennedy to infiltrate the base and rescue Alice and Ada. The team includes Barry Burton and Luther West. They plant explosives to destroy the base, giving them a limited time to escape. Alice and Ada navigate through simulated environments, including Tokyo, New York, and a suburban Raccoon City, encountering various types of undead and Umbrella’s forces.

Clones, Battles, and Betrayals

Alice and Ada encounter clones of familiar characters, including Rain Ocampo, Carlos Olivera, and One. Alice forms a bond with Becky, a deaf girl clone who believes Alice is her mother. The group faces constant battles against Jill and her forces, leading to casualties on both sides. Rain Ocampo injects herself with Las Plagas, gaining superhuman strength but becoming increasingly monstrous.

Escape and Aftermath

After rescuing Becky and battling through various simulations, the group attempts to escape as the base is set to explode. They face a final confrontation with Rain, who is eventually defeated. However, Luther is killed. Alice and the remaining survivors escape the base. They are then picked up by Wesker via helicopter.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Alice (Milla Jovovich): The biologically-enhanced and skilled protagonist who fights against the Umbrella Corporation to save humanity from the T-virus.
• Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory): A former ally of Alice who is brainwashed by the Umbrella Corporation and becomes a formidable antagonist.
• Rain (Michelle Rodriguez): A skilled Umbrella operative who is cloned multiple times and serves as both an ally and an enemy to Alice.
• Ada Wong (Bingbing Li): A skilled agent working for Albert Wesker who allies with Alice to escape the Umbrella facility.
• Leon S. Kennedy (Johann Urb): The leader of a freelance team organized by Wesker to infiltrate the Umbrella facility and rescue Alice.
• Becky (Aryana Engineer): A deaf clone created by Umbrella who forms a mother-daughter bond with Alice.
• Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts): The former head of Umbrella, now seemingly allied with Alice, who seeks to use her to combat the Red Queen.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• The Red Queen: “Project Alice, you’re all going to die down here.” – The Red Queen taunts Alice and her allies, asserting her control over the Umbrella facility.
• Alice: “I’ve heard that before.” – Alice responds defiantly to The Red Queen’s threat, showcasing her resilience.
• Alice: “Let’s move.” – Alice says to Ada Wong when she’s ready to start their mission.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $65,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $42,345,531
• Worldwide Gross: $240,159,255

💥 Resident Evil: Retribution Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so *Resident Evil: Retribution* isn’t going to win any awards for its story. But honestly, I went in expecting a zombie-filled action fest, and that’s exactly what I got! The fight scenes were over-the-top, but in a fun way. Seeing familiar characters like Leon and Ada was a nice nod to the games, and Milla Jovovich is always a badass as Alice. Even though the plot was thin, I was entertained from beginning to end. It’s a good popcorn flick if you’re in the mood for some brainless zombie slaying.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the Resident Evil film franchise.”
  • “Viewers who enjoy action-packed zombie movies.”
  • “Those who appreciate stylized fight sequences and visual effects.”
  • “Fans of Milla Jovovich and her portrayal of Alice.”
  • “Viewers who don’t mind a thin plot in favor of constant action.”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Intense violence and gore.”
  • “Frequent use of firearms and weapons.”
  • “Scenes with zombies and mutated creatures.”
  • “Some frightening and suspenseful sequences.”
  • “Brief strong language.”

Professional Reviews

• MovieXclusive.com: “Loud, dumb and pointless – if even the action fails to thrill, then you know this franchise is well past its ‘Afterlife’ and close to the point of ‘Extinction’.
• IMDB: “I am surprised, and kind-a disturbed by the ignorance of many of the viewers here. You should familiarize with what you are paying for before you spend money on movie tickets, return at home and criticize without understanding the concept. This is an action SCI-FI movie! .
• N/A: “The Resident Evil series is a guilty pleasure of mine and this movie was just a blast from the beginning to the end. Milla Jovovich is so fun to watch as Alice. This the 5th installment of the franchise is visual masterpiece.

Audience Reactions

Fans appreciated the return of classic characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong.: The action sequences were a major highlight for many viewers, even if the plot was lacking.

Overall Consensus: While critics were largely unimpressed, fans of the action and the video game series found the movie entertaining, praising the action and visuals despite the weak plot.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Bingbing Li’s entire dialogue was dubbed by Sally Cahill, who voiced Ada Wong in the video games, due to Li’s thick accent.”
• “The film features several simulated environments, including recreations of Moscow, Tokyo, and New York City, all built on the Cinespace Film Studios soundstages in Toronto.”
• “Many actors from previous Resident Evil films reprised their roles, some as clones, allowing familiar faces to return despite their characters’ previous deaths.”
• “The opening credits sequence features bullets of guns flying back to their origins”

🖥️ How to Watch Resident Evil: Retribution?

Resident Evil: Retribution is available for streaming on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, where you can rent or purchase the movie. Check local listings for cable options. Physical copies (Blu-ray, DVD) can also be purchased through online retailers like Amazon and at most major stores with home entertainment sections. Availability may vary by region, so confirm options for your location.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Resident Evil: Retribution, you might like these similar films:

• Resident Evil (2002): The first film of the series, with similar themes of zombie outbreaks and Umbrella Corporation conspiracies.
• Underworld (2003): Features a strong female lead battling supernatural creatures in a stylized action environment.
• Doomsday (2008): A virus has wiped out most of humanity.
• Ultraviolet (2006): Features Milla Jovovich as a genetically enhanced woman fighting against a dystopian government in a stylish action setting.

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🎧 Soundtrack

Resident Evil: Retribution features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Hexes” – performed by Bassnectar feat. Chino Moreno

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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