I've read many of the reviews here at amazon.com.  I find it interesting how what is considered "a minor film" has brought on so many "Love it"/"Hate it" opinions.  I (a non-gamer) fall in the "Love it" group.  I've read criticisms of the beginning of the film and how it is hard to follow.  It seamed quite apparent (to me) that you were supposed to be confused in the beginning so you could identify with the main character that has lost her memory.  I thought it actually brilliant how things become clearer to the viewer as the effects of the knockout gas wear off of Mila Jovovich's character.  I am also surprised that people can watch a video-game based film and have such high expectations.  I went into this thinking, "I sure hope there's a lot of special effects and good action".  I came out of viewing my rental thinking, "That was so much better than I expected, I must own this!!"  Heck, I thought "Mortal Kombat" was a passable video game adaptation; Full of action, had a story, fair acting.  I'm not sure what people expect when a film like this comes out.