Critics at The New Yorker noted that the film emphasizes Anderson's concern with the "mechanisms of 3-D imagery" and spatial depth over traditional storytelling.
Production details revealed that Anderson wrote the script with heavy influence from fan feedback and the Resident Evil 5 video game. Notable production choices included: Resident Evil: Retribution image
The simulation/cloning concept allowed for the return of actors whose characters had previously died, such as Michelle Rodriguez (Rain Ocampo) and Sienna Guillory (Jill Valentine). Critics at The New Yorker noted that the