Here's a comprehensive list of every Milla Jovovich ranked from worst to best. Jovovich has become one of the most recognizable faces in the genre, appearing in numerous hugely popular films. But while she may be one of the most reliable action stars in Hollywood, her films have not always been the most successful.
Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-American actress who got her start in modeling at the age of 12. Her mother, Galina Jovovich, was a famous Russian actress in the Soviet Union before becoming her daughter’s agent and appearing in American films. Jovovich has a propensity for appearing in action films, with VH1 declaring her the “reigning queen of kick-butt” in 2006.
Jovovich has led several live-action adaptations, from classical tales to modern video games. Her commitment to the physicality and demands of the genre has more than earned her place as one of the deadliest action stars in Hollywood’s history. With that said, here is a look at the failures and successes of her work in the genre thus far.
15. Future World (2018)
Future World is a futuristic sci-fi action thriller set in an apocalyptic wasteland. Inside a desert oasis, a queen lays dying as her son Prince travels across barren wastelands to find a near-mythical medicine to save her life. The film is directed by James Franco, with Franco and Jovovich both appearing as villains. The project ends up feeling like a half-baked Mad Max ripoff, bordering almost on parody at times. With the abysmal quality of the film, it is hard to believe that Franco was able to get so much star power behind the project.
14. The Rookies (2019)
The Rookies is a Chinese action movie and is one of the star’s worst critical and financial failures. An extreme sports enthusiast gets unknowingly tangled in the world of illegal trade and is forced to team up with a mixed group of professionals to take down a terrorist organization. Jovovich plays Bruce, an international special agent and the leader of this ragtag group. Upon release, the film made only $3 million and was overwhelmingly poorly received. The plot is chaotic and nonsensical to the point that it too feels like a parody of itself.
13. Ultraviolet (2006)
Ultraviolet is set in a dystopian future ravaged by "hemoglophagia," a strange vampiric virus. Many of those who are infected have acquired superhuman abilities, stoking fear among the uninfected and prompting a civil war. Jovovich plays Violet Song Jat Shariff, one of the afflicted who encounters a boy with a potential cure in his blood. The horror movie from the 2000s' aesthetic felt immediately dated, and its chances of success were dampened with the release of Aeon Flux (a film that seems similar on the surface) a year prior. The writing was lazy, the acting was largely uninspired, and the production was very “sex over substance."
12. Hellboy (2019)
Hellboy is a reboot of the 2004 movie based on the comics of Mike Mignola. A half-demon child is raised by a US scientist to fight against the forces of evil, despite his foretold destiny to bring about the end of days. Jovovich plays the villain, The Blood Queen, Nimue, an ancient sorceress from the Arthurian era. Although the 2004 version from director Guillermo Del Toro was well-received, the 2019 reboot lacked the artistic vision and cohesion of its predecessors. The film was surprisingly dry and forgettable, which is difficult to believe given the outlandish nature of its characters.
11. Monster Hunter (2020)
Monster Hunter 2 is in the works.
10. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
Resident Evil: Retribution is the fifth installment in the Resident Evil franchise, which is also based on a popular Capcom video game. Alice and friends find themselves deep within an Umbrella facility, slowly revealing the inner workings of Umbrella while uncovering pieces of Alice’s past. The film also introduces Leon Kennedy, a fan-favorite character from the games, but his portrayal failed to appease fans. Retribution is on a completely different scale than the other movies, almost making it at times feel like a parody of itself. The plot is convoluted and contradictory, clashing directly with the story of previous films, and it is undoubtedly the most forgettable installment in the series.
9. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)
As the name suggests, Jovovich’s Resident Evil adaptation series, but it was also among the worst-received. Alice returns to Raccoon City, storming Umbrella’s underground headquarters in search of an antidote to the T-virus. In an attempt to wrap up the series, The Final Chapter retcons numerous elements from previous films, making the story feel random at times. Although the film markets itself as the series’ end, the story itself lacks finality, shying away from any meaningful resolution to leave room for another sequel that will never come.
8. Survivor (2015)
Survivor is a crime thriller starring Jovovich and Pierce Brosnan. A Foreign Service Officer in London tries to prevent a terrorist attack set to hit New York City but is forced to go on the run when she is framed for crimes she did not commit. The story feels cliche, drawing clear inspiration from its contemporaries and struggling to contribute much of significance to the genre. Much like most of Resident Evil, Survivor significantly lacks originality.
7. The Three Musketeers (2011)
The Three Musketeers is a retelling of the classic tale by author Alexandre Dumas. The story centers primarily around a young D’Artagnan, the oft-forgotten fourth musketeer who has set off to in hopes of ing the famous heroes’ ranks. Jovovich plays Milady de Winter, an ex-lover of Athos and co-conspirator of the film’s antagonist, Count Richelieu. The absolute powerhouse of a cast carries the film’s relatively bland script on its shoulders, propping the movie up with star power and saving it from being what would have otherwise been a rather impactful film.
6. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
characters it’d taken from the Resident Evil games so far, as well as introducing Claire’s brother, Chris Redfield. The story is rather mediocre, inevitably feeling somewhat reminiscent of George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, but it is a relatively inoffensive and largely enjoyable continuation of the franchise.
