Resident Evil Vendetta uses great animation, crazy action, and a fun plot to capture the essence of the games it is based on (that being RE 4, 5, and 6). While I do think the more horror focused games are the superior batch (besides RE4, the greatest game of all time), I still unabashedly love the later games. And Vendetta manages to come off as an extension of that style of Resident Evil. The story fits right into the universe. The arms dealers, evil organizations, etc. creative a global pandemic for their own gain is very familiar and the villain is as wacky an antagonist theseries has seen since the Ashfords. Though, I think the villain's motivation could've just been revenge when the film takes it a step further in the cuckoo direction.

The movie also earns points on character usage. We get to see Chris and Leon team up. It's a treat anytime we get to characters we know encounter and interact with each other. We even get to see Rebecca Chambers again, who hasn't been too involved outside of two games.

Now, to easily the best part of this movie. The action is what carries this movie. There are several intense scenes that are a marvel to watch, from hand-to-hand fights to explosive motorcycle chases. Great choreography and over-the-top levels of action make this well worth a offers a somewhat funny premise.