It’s frustrating from a video game fan's viewpoint when a filmmaker sets out to adapt a popular game and then doesn’t add any of the finer aspects of the game. While previous entries of the Resident Evil film version offered something to take away from the game, Extinction feels like a slapped together sequel. Milla Jovovich has apparently gained force powers out of Star Wars, and the zombie attacks have been done before. There’s no life left in this zombie series.
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Finely detailed is the first impression of this Blu-ray transfer. Certain scenes typically carry a heavy grain, though it’s purely intentional for gritty effect. Black levels can be uneven, shifting into deep blues. Contrast is otherwise excellent. Superbly sharp, the diluted color tones of the film translate into incredible and noticeable detail, down to fine grains of sand on clothing. 
Audio is flawless, aside from the occasionally low mixed dialogue. Surrounds are put into use effortlessly, tracking every bullet or zombie that moves into the rears. The LFE channel is put to effective use throughout, with a solid jolt of bass with every gunshot (without sounding overbearing). The bird assault in the desert is one of the finest examples of home audio you’ll find. 
A three-way commentary from Paul W.S. Anderson, director Russell Mulcahy, and producer Jeremy Bolt deliver a well-rounded discussion of all aspects of filming from their perspectives. Eleven deleted scenes greet the viewer once out of the movie and run for about eight and a half minutes.
Beneath Raccoon City is an above-average documentary about the aspects of the film, including a nice look at the miniature work. A trailer for the upcoming CG effort Resident Evil – Degeneration is included, and a pointless feature that lets you play the special features in a certain order is a Blu-ray exclusive. 
Out of all the miserable video game movie adaptations, this is the first one to turn into a trilogy. Many others have made it to one sequel (Mortal Kombat, Bloodrayne, etc.), but Resident Evil has at least one claim to fame.
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