Michelle Rodriguez Kicking Zombie Ass Is Worth 'Resident Evil's Price of Admission

There is a long history of hating video-game-to-movie adaptations. When directors want to set a new story in the world of a beloved game, fans feel betrayed upon not seeing their favorite characters. Paul W. S. Anderson’s 2002 Resident Evilscreenplay was originally titled Resident Evil: Ground Zero. Anderson’s script was meant to give context for how the world ended up in the decimated state seen in the games. A whole new cast of characters was developed, with Milla Jovovichas the film’s amnesiac lead, Alice, and Michelle Rodriguezas commando Rain. While critics outright panned the film, moviegoers were split. Some felt frustrated that the story and characters they loved were absent, while others felt Resident Evil preserved the spirit of the game and offered an exciting backstory. Rain's character is easily the best example of a beloved addition to the franchise. A brand-new addition to the story, fans glommed onto Rodriguez’s performance as the tough, quippy Rain.