“Resident Evil”—Travis’ Review

The Plot: Follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.

Bryan: The Heroic Medical Courier

Bryan is a dedicated medical courier responsible for transporting vital organs and essential medical supplies to various hospitals and clinics for patients in need of transplants. One fateful night in Raccoon City, he encounters a horrifying situation that tests his resolve. Despite the danger, he secures the precious medical contents in his courier bag, fully aware of the immense value and rarity of life. His commitment to ensuring the successful delivery of these critical items shines through, even when circumstances seem dire. From the very beginning of the film, it was clear that he possesses a strong desire to help others. However, he is also grappling with personal issues involving his girlfriend, Michelle, during a phone call, which raises questions about his true appreciation for life, given the gravity of his profession and the challenges he faces.

Catatonia Sparks an Alluring Outbreak

The woman Bryan accidentally hits while on his call with his girlfriend, Michelle, is in a state of catatonia, frozen in shock. If I were in Bryan’s shoes, I might have chosen to flee the scene, overwhelmed by the chaos around me. The sight of someone in such a distressing condition would likely compel me to prioritize my own safety. However, Bryan’s character is portrayed as deeply loving, caring, and compassionate, qualities that define him as an exceptional medical courier. It’s tragic what unfolds for him in the film, as it often seems that good-hearted individuals face the harshest trials, regardless of the kindness they contribute to the world. They endure immense suffering while selflessly giving more than others, which feels profoundly unjust. The narrative raises a poignant question: why do the truly good people, deserving of love, redemption, and blessings, often find themselves in dire situations? This thought lingered in my mind as I watched Bryan navigate his harrowing journey in the movie.

Intriguingly Gruesome and Hilarious

I’m fully aware that this film is classified as a horror film, yet from start to finish it was surprisingly comical. The humor stemmed primarily from one character, Bryan, portrayed brilliantly by Austin Abrams. He deserves a standing ovation for carrying the film as the sole main character, delivering his performance with both conviction and passion.

Bryan’s role is crucial; he is the only medical courier in a single city in Colorado, tasked with delivering something critically important to Raccoon City General Hospital. Throughout the film, he remains unaware of the contents of his courier bag, only knowing that it holds something potentially life-saving. This aspect of his job is what he cherishes most—delivering something of immense value to someone else, even if it isn’t his own.

The humor in the film effectively balances the overall tone. Bryan’s facial expressions and his internal monologues provide comedic relief, especially during tense moments, such as when he encounters tentacles merging together or witnesses people and animals being infected by an unknown force. Despite the overwhelming gore, blood splatter, and chaos surrounding him, Bryan does his utmost to navigate the dire situation.

However, I personally found the film’s ending unsatisfactory, though it does set the stage for a potential sequel. Whether there will be one remains uncertain, leaving viewers in suspense.