{
  "id": 7854952,
  "title": "Multiple reviews call Resident Evil the best videogame movie ever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/multiple-reviews-call-resident-evil-the-best-videogame-movie-ever",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T19:42:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/multiple-reviews-call-resident-evil-the-best-videogame-movie-ever/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent reviews for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film have begun to roll out, with many praising it as the best video game adaptation ever made. Despite early griping over the exclusion of recognizable characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, critics have noted that Cregger's direction and storytelling have set a new benchmark for video game movies. GamesRadar+ awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, while Polygon gave it an impressive 91/100. IGN and IGN both scored it an 8/10, with IGN highlighting the film's thrilling survival horror experience. AV Club, discussing Film, and The Hollywood Reporter all gave it 8/10, with praise for its cleverness, humor, and ability to capture the spirit of the original games while presenting a fresh and original story. Overall, the reception has been overwhelmingly positive, positioning the film as a standout in the genre.",
  "summary": "Low bar to clear, but still.",
  "key_points": [
    "Critics hail Resident Evil as the best video game adaptation ever.",
    "Game websites award it 4/5 stars (GamesRadar+), 91/100 (Polygon), and 8/10 (IGN).",
    "Film praised for cleverness, humor, and capturing original games' spirit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Resident Evil just won't stay down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-just-wont-stay-down",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:00:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}