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A movie needs more than good references.
• Cody liked the Resident Evil details that echoed the games, but felt the humor undercut the horror. For him, callbacks work best when they strengthen a film’s mood rather than distract from it.
Personal values shape what you’re willing to recommend.
• Cody couldn’t endorse Resident Evil because its repeated use of God’s name conflicted with his Christian beliefs, even though he appreciated some of its horror elements.
Strong concepts can still fall flat in execution.
• Cody praised Robert Pattinson’s performance in Primetime, but thought the…
