‘Resident Evil’: Netflix’s new adaptation offers nothing new even though it has a good deed, according to critics

Last May, Netflix released the first trailer for ‘Resident Evil’, the latest adaptation of the Capcom-owned survival horror video game sagaand announced it would arrive on the platform on July 14. The plot, far from the mythical films of Milla Jovovich, centers on an adult Jada (played by Ella Balinska) who tries to survive the effects caused by the spread of the T-virus 14 years before her. With eight chapters in its first season, Netflix seemed to be betting big after a shocking trailer, but the first reactions of specialized criticism are very polarized: either you love it or you hate it.

From AV Club they point out that, after a good start, the series ends up getting lost. “After a good pilot, ‘Resident Evil’ takes place in conventional action-adventure rather than creating something remotely new or terrifying. The complete absence of horror here is a dire sin (…). There is nothing new in this story, which could be confused with another spin-off of “The Walking Dead””. Something similar says Total Film, which highlights one of the bets of the series: temporary jumps. “Parts of the ‘Resident’ Evil ‘timelines looked promising, but ultimately faded due to the fact that much of the storyline was devoted to showcasing a post-apocalyptic future that was better realized in other products.”.

Other negative reviews instead focus on the exhaustion of both the zombie genre and the franchise itself. “The series spends most of its time desperate to justify its existence in the “Resident Evil” universe and doesn’t build a new story worth worrying about.”they say from Polygon. “No matter how many times Resident Evil is adapted into another medium, it lacks the suspense, mystery and haunting nature that made this series the most loved video game of all time.”condemn from Collider.

not all would go wrong

As we said, critics have been quite divided, with plenty of room for more than positive reviews that place “Resident Evil” as attractive entertainment with good horror and action scenes. “The display of monsters and the thrill of the action scenes make ‘Resident Evil’ an energetic and fun game that makes you want more (…). If you want a fast-paced and unpredictable action horror series, this is for you. “claim from Bloody Disgusting.

“Powerful action and monstrous creatures elevate the video game series adaptation”, they say from Slashfilm. That its prodigies focus on action and mutant bugs can do the new Netflix a favor, as pointed out by the Daily Telegraph, which describes the series as “brainless, in the best possible way”.

We will have to wait to see how this first season will work to know if it will have a continuation or not, although from IGN Movies they comment on it “the story has a lot of room for a second season”. currently, “Resident Evil” arrives on Netflix on July 14th.