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Film: Resident Evil: Extinction Director: Russell Mulcahy Cast: Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr, Iain Glen, Ali Larter After weeks of forgettable films, Hindi film industry might be reeling under constant adversities, but Hollywood is tackling calamities too. Of course, in its usual sci-fi way, dishing out films that capitalise on blood and gore amidst a constant fear of an imminent end to our world. Considering the film’s headquartered in the U.S., even the deadly virus which can ruin our civilisation is ready to strike the country with days, and rest of the world within weeks! In this Russell Mulcahy film, we get more of the same: the experimental T-virus has been unleashed on the world, endangering life and limb. As thousands are reduced to mere statistic in death toll, there is no safe zone. There are a few survivors though, who undertake the desert road to safety in an armoured convoy: it is unlikely to be an easy journey. Keeping tabs is Dr Isaac, who is looking for one individual who can save the world! Who is she? Well, in the question lies part of the answer, and how the director goes about settling that is quite an interesting exercise. This is not, however, any Alice in mercy-land story because all along we get lots of bullets, brawn and blood. Guys are bumped off with greater ease than swatting flies. Some of the action looks credible: the scene of crows encircling the group is scary, leaving just the kind of visual effect a horror movie needs. What it does not need are some of the bullet scenes. For instance, the one where a bullet pierces through the head of a convoy member. One part of the head falls, and as the bullet goes through, we are left with just a shell. No flesh, little blood, completely ridiculous! That, however, is a small jarring point in an otherwise engrossing film. By the way, there is a little ‘Indian’ connection to the movie: Ali Larter, who starred with Salman Khan in the recent “Marigold” is seen here as Claire, one of the survivors of the virulent attacks. Should you watch it? Well, yes, if you have an appetite for the genre. “Resident Evil: Extinction” is the kind of film you would either really like, or really dislike. The extremes are evoked by the very genre. And the director does nothing to tread the middle path. But give credit where it is due: Mulcahy’s film has its wonderful moments, moments of great spectacle, and genuine fear. In short, just what the doctor ordered! Z.S
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