Resident Evil (2026) - Angry Movie Review

Overview

The video is an Angry Joe Show (Angry Movie Review) recap of Resident Evil (2026). The hosts mostly agree it’s a highly entertaining, very gory/survival-horror interpretation that still delivers plenty of Resident Evil grossness and lore-friendly Easter eggs, even if it’s not a one-to-one adaptation of the games.

Main Plot (as discussed)

• The story follows an average courier (“Brian”) delivering a crucial package—a cure—into Raccoon City as the outbreak spirals out of control.
• Brian is repeatedly outmatched, checking ammunition and reacting like a normal person rather than a trained action hero.
• He tries to reach a hospital/lab destination while Umbrella and other infected threats close in.
• The infection advances like a timer mechanic, escalating him from panicked survivor into an increasingly monstrous endgame.
• In the finale, Brian finally reaches the research facility but becomes fully infected, setting up a devastating horror-style ending (no happy resolution).

Highlights & Why It Stands Out

Tone: horror + just enough humor

The reviewers praise how the comedy lands through reactions and awkward situations—especially because Brian isn’t an action star and behaves believably under stress.

“Resident Evil” vibe without classic main characters

The film reportedly doesn’t feature Leon, Chris, Claire, etc. The hosts treat this as a non-issue as long as it delivers the feeling and monsters/lore.

Notable set-piece moments

• A snow/road incident where an infected woman begins changing in escalating horror beats.
• A farm/barn sequence with a bizarre “dog” reveal, followed by tentacles/spaghetti-like body horror.
• A major RV tunnel/monster sequence (discussed in detail in spoilers), including a horrifying transformation involving an infected child-like figure.
• Multiple weapon/“realism vs game logic” jokes—Brian is bad with guns, missing shots, and misunderstanding firearm mechanics.
• A hospital/maternity ward sequence featuring infected babies and relentlessly creepy stealth-crawling tension.

Jokes & Key Reactions

• The hosts repeatedly emphasize Brian’s “average Joe” behavior:
  • yelling things like he’s “out,”
  • reacting like a real person who can’t handle the situation,
  • complaining that guns don’t work like video games.
• They highlight a recurring contrast:
  • big horror setpieces, followed by deadpan panic reactions and “what the f—?” moments that don’t fully break tone.
• They debate what “faithful” should mean:
  • it’s faithful to Resident Evil through gross horror, monsters, and lore vibes, not through requiring the exact game lineup.

Criticisms (Mild / Preference-Based)

• Possibly too much comedy/goofiness toward the end (though they argue Resident Evil has always had some camp).
• A couple of motivation/logic issues, including one character’s seemingly weak reason for doing something.
• One notably “too far” moment mentioned in passing: an elevator scene that becomes extreme horror-corniness.

Ratings / Final Verdict

• Reviews land mostly in the 8–9 range:
  • One host gives 9 (“must watch”).
  • Another suggests 8 or lands at 9, calling it solid, atmospheric, and enjoyable in theaters.
• Overall conclusion: a high-quality horror film that works for Resident Evil fans and “normies” alike—even if it isn’t a perfect character-for-character game adaptation.

Personal Preference Twist Near the End (Ending Reaction)

• The biggest emotional point: Brian’s tragic fate and non-happy resolution.
• The hosts argue it fits horror logic (“not everybody survives”), even if it’s emotionally unsatisfying for a likable character.

Appearing Personalities

• Joe
• Alex
• Austin Abrams (guest/credited as the actor whose performance is praised)
• Corporate (mentioned in the “who’s here” segment)
• Zack / Zach (referenced throughout as part of the review commentary team, discussed regarding horror execution)
• Paul Walter / “Paul Hower” (referred to by the hosts—an actor credited/mentioned as part of the film’s cast discussion)