This movie is a fun action romp with a few glaring problems which, if overlooked, make for a very enjoyable experience. Initially it has military horror vibes in line with the directors previous films, but eventually it morphs into a love letter to the video games in its own excitable way. Ron Pearlman phones in his lines and there are several plot contrivances, but the action is excellent and the CGI vividly brings the monsters to life. Fans of the game will see a lot that they recognize, and in a few places won’t see some things they may expect. It’s one of the best video game adaptations, but that’s not a high bar.

Closest comparison: It’s like the action horror of Resident Evil (2002) that morphs into the action scenes from The Witcher.

Setting: Fantasy
Plot: Adventure
Tone: Horror, then Action