Overall, the movie was slow. After Avatar, that set a new 3D standard, 3D did little to add to the experience of Resident Evil. Matrix-like special effects with bad guys speaking in Matrix voice made the movie seem like a rip-off. There were no new ideas and the action was borrowed from the Matrix, so it left the viewer wanting.
This movie is mesmorizing. Although the premise (i.e., if faced with terrorism, consolidate all justice in one person) seems to support the present administration's policy, the acting is superior and the costuming and visual effects leave your mouth agape.