When Resident Evil: Afterlife premiered, critics were merciless. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 29% approval rating, with consensus decrying the film’s weak plot and reliance on action over horror. Roger Ebert famously gave it one star, calling it "a loud and senseless assault on the senses."
★★★☆☆ (3/5) Best enjoyed with surround sound, a large screen, and low expectations for narrative depth. resident evil afterlife 2010