It gives Leon the spotlight, allows Ada to be the femme fatale, and introduces B.O.W. warfare on a scale the games rarely show. Whether you are watching for the lore or just to see a man roundhouse kick a 10-foot monster, seeking out the uncut experience is the only way to appreciate Capcom’s best-looking animated film.
Leon’s chemistry with his partner in the film, Hunnigan (via radio), and his interactions with the locals, ground the high-fantasy science fiction in a recognizable reality. He feels human, vulnerable, yet incredibly skilled. Resident Evil Damnation Full
Have you seen the uncut version? Let us know in the comments which fight scene—Licker Sewer or Tyrant Trio—was your favorite. It gives Leon the spotlight, allows Ada to
However, the Resident Evil fandom disagrees entirely. On Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score sits at 77% (compared to 50% for Welcome to Raccoon City ). Fans praise: Leon’s chemistry with his partner in the film,
Resident Evil: Damnation is set between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 6 . This was a crucial era for the franchise. RE4 had revolutionized the series with its over-the-shoulder shooting mechanics and introduced us to a cynical, wise-cracking Leon S. Kennedy. RE6 , meanwhile, promised a globe-trotting, action-heavy narrative involving bioterrorism on a massive scale.
The movie opens with Leon being sent into the fictional Eastern Slav Republic. He is ordered to investigate rumors of Bio-Organic Weapons being used in the country's civil war. However, when he realizes the US government has ordered him to pull out—abandoning the locals to their fate—he disobeys orders. This stubborn streak is a defining characteristic of Leon in the games, and seeing it rendered in high-definition animation is a treat for fans.