Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Makoto Kamiya

Writer:

Shotaro Suga (screenplay)

Release Date:

18 October 2008 (Japan)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A warrior seeking revenge unleashes a deadly virus in Harvardville. Responding to the threat are former special forces members Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who look to bring down a mutated monster before history repeats itself. |

Plot Keywords:

Virus | Blood Splatter | Beaten To Death | Shot In The Head | Elevator Scene

Cast

Alyson Court	...	Claire Redfield (voice)
Paul Mercier	...	Leon S. Kennedy (voice)
Laura Bailey	...	Angela Miller (voice)
Roger Craig Smith	...	Curtis Miller (voice)
Crispin Freeman	...	Frederic Downing (voice)
Michelle Ruff	...	Rani Chawla (voice)
Michael Sorich	...	Senator Ron Davis (voice)
Salli Saffioti	...	Ingrid Hunnigan (voice)
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn	...	Aunt (voice)
Steve Blum	...	Greg Glenn (voice)
Michael McConnohie	...	WilPharma CEO (voice)
Kirk Thornton	...	President (voice)
Cindy Robinson	...	Various (voice)
Kari Wahlgren	...	Various (voice) (as Kari Walgren)
Keith Silverstein	...	Various (voice)

Also Known As:

Biohazard: Degeneration (International: English title) (Japan: English title) (promotional title)
Biohazard CG (Japan: English title) (copyright title)
Resident Evil CG (International: English title) (copyright title)

MPAA:

Rated R for bloody violence.

Runtime:

Japan:97 min

Country:

Japan

Language:

English | Japanese

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Netherlands:12 | South Africa:16LV | Argentina:13 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-15

Company:

Capcom Company

Trivia:

The scene in which Claire and Leon meet, is a reenactment of how they met in Resident Evil 2. In the game: Leon runs towards the diner and sees Claire being faced off with a zombie. He say's "Get down!" and shoots the zombie. Claire then looks at his face as he offers her his hand. In the movie, Claire goes off to look for a survivor that she hears running around, she looks out the corner of a wall to hear Leon say, "Get down!" He shoots the zombies and offers Claire his hand as she says, "Leon!"

Goofs:

Continuity: When the central garden at Wilpharma is incinerated, Leon and Angela escape through a drainage system and are fully submerged in water. A few seconds later, their hair and clothing seem perfectly dry.

Quotes:

Curtis Miller: Nothing can stop it now. In a moment, I'll reveal the irrefutable truth in my own personal way. And all of you will be the very first witnesses!

Movie Connections:

References Biohazard 4 (2005) (VG)

Appropriate Commenting

Upon watching this film, I really did not know what to expect. My anticipations were more than met, and the storyline much farther exceeded my expectations.

I've seen many 'newcomer' opinions being thrown out there, so allow me to reply with my own. The movie was not redone to suit the English language, therefore the motions were not in sync. To anyone who judges that harshly on an animated film. I'd say take your criticism to something a little more worthwhile, as this was already a known fact, before the movies release.

**Moving on, if you have NOT played the video games, I would suggest leaving your opinions at the door, before viewing. Or do yourself a favour, find a compatible console, and play some R.E.2. It will definitely help to clarify a few things for you**

Clearly those who haven't yet broken into the v.g. scene, will not know how to take this film. Also, for those that have, don't expect ...well anything, as far as the storyline goes. Need to keep an open mind for this one.

Too many people are anticipating the past to repeat itself. This is a completely new story, irrelevant to past story lines, other than the theme and its returning characters. There are quite a few references however, but this is by no means a continuation. As Code Veronica was to R.E.2, for example.

It was a well conducted piece of work. Nothing at all far-fetched for the video game world. Entertaining from beginning to end. The lead characters portraying themselves, in typical R.E. fashion. This time around giving you a bit more of a feel for who they are, that the games may not allow. You get all the blood & zombies you would in your games, and the ever loved cut-scenes of the v.g. franchise.

I don't know that there is any relation to the upcoming R.E.5. However, I do believe that many gamers will find much speculation and possibility of continuation, upon release of the latest chapter of the saga. Having seen the trailer for the new game, and without giving anything away, I believe there very well might be. The DVD does come with a preview of the new game, which should help provide some insight on this matter. (That in itself may be a hint)

All in all, a good film. It held my attention every step of the way. Now, if they could just get the motion pictures right, we might have something a little more entertaining to watch while waiting for new games to be released.

9/10 Coming from a fan of the games. If I weren't a fan, I would want to be after this viewing. Can't wait for another.