Wild Horror Reboot

Zach Cregger’s Rebooted Resident Evil Action Horror Offers a Wild Rollercoaster Ride

The review praises Zach Cregger's rebooted action horror film, Resident Evil. The film stars Austin Abrams as the de facto hero of the film, Bryan, who is seen as a courier who delays the end of his shift to drive an important item from a hospital to another in a snowstorm without the proper tires or four-wheel drive. Despite this, Abrams' performance as Bryan has been praised for his everyman relatability and ability to humanize the character. Cregger, known for his work with the likes of Barbarian and Weapons, orchestrates the mayhem with expert pacing and comic-horrific timing. The movie's comic side isn't broad or bold, but Cregger’s sketch-comedy roots are clearly visible. However, the film fails to distinguish itself as a full-on monster movie.

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