If you are looking for the "top" aspects of this 2002–2016 collection, here are the standout features:

A. The Milla Jovovich Factor Milla Jovovich defined the franchise. Her portrayal of Alice as a stoic, evolving super-soldier anchored the series. She appears in every film, performing most of her own stunts, which added a layer of authenticity to the action sequences.

B. Box Office Consistency Unlike many franchises that decline over time, Resident Evil generally grew in revenue.

C. Game Character Integration While the movies focused on Alice, the collection is notable for introducing live-action versions of beloved game characters:

D. Visual Effects Evolution Watching the collection chronologically provides a time capsule of early 2000s CGI vs. mid-2010s high-definition visuals. Afterlife and Retribution utilized the "Fusion Camera System" (used in Avatar) to create distinct, visually striking 3D set pieces.

Why it’s great: The series went full post-apocalyptic desert. This is where Alice gets her telekinetic powers (yes, it’s weird) and we get the best "clone" storyline. Plus, the Las Vegas sequence with crows and a truck full of zombies? Chef’s kiss.

Box Office: $296 million (highest of the series)

The first film shot in 3D and the first to utilize slow-motion gun-fu extensively. Alice crashes a prison in Los Angeles and faces the Axeman (an Executioner from Resident Evil 5). This is also the film where Chris Redfield (Wentworth Miller) appears.

What works: The visual effects are outstanding. The opening helicopter crash in 3D was a theatrical event. What fails: The plot is thin. Alice loses her powers (thankfully) but the middle act drags.