Contagion is a dramatic but slow thriller that examines what could happen were an epidemic disease to take over the world as we know it. I hadn't really heard much about the film before watching it, although it's rare to see such as long list of A listers on the cast list. There's no one main star, as recognisables fade in and out of the film with some just happening to stay longer than others. It starts with Gwyneth Paltrow returning home after an international trip to China, stopping over in Chicago for a clandestine visit with a man she used to date. Returning home to husband Matt Damon, she finds herself ill and this deteriorates rapidly. ...  Read the complete review

Film Only Review: I wanted to see this film as I'm a fan of the actor Laurence Fishburne and I heard he had a part in it. 'Contagion' is a movie that was released in 2011 and as well as Fishburne it stars a host of well known actors and actresses. I would categorise the movie as a drama and thriller whose themes focus on virus control, the social effects of a pandemic disease, human relationships in the modern world as well as ecological ane environmental concerns. The film traces the actions of many different characters whose lives are impacted by the spread of a killer virus. Gwyneth Paltrow is a business woman who quickly falls ill after arriving ...  Read the complete review

So I've read a few reviews about this film not being all that great and I've read a few that are slightly more positive. I actually saw this film when it was in the cinema because I'd seen trailers for it and was really excited both by the concept and also by the cast. I have since bought this film on DVD which gives you an idea of how much I liked it, but I thought I would take the time to explain why. I have to premise this review by saying that I am obsessed with both reading books and watching films that have apocalyptic or dystopian plot lines. This pretty much makes this my ideal film because it is a realistic portrayal of what could happen given a ...  Read the complete review

Some months ago I spotted this film pop up on Sky Movies. I had hear good reviews about it when it was in the cinema so set about recording it, but due to busy lifestyle I only got round to watching it recently! - Plot - The film begins with a brief cameo from Gwyneth Paltrow, who once back home from a trip to China, has clearly contracted a killer virus and within moments of screen time is now deceased. Through rapid scenes it becomes evident that people all over the world are contracting this killer virus and dropping dead like flies left right and centre. Matt Damon is her bereaved husband, and the film follows his struggle in caring for their ...  Read the complete review

Having a look on Sky the other night, I couldn't find anything I was in the mood for watching so decided to look on Sky Box Office and saw Contagion was available to rent. I rented it straight away as it was a film I had wanted to see at the cinema but just hadn't got around to seeing it. Although I didn't know too much about the film other than it followed an epidemic, I was impressed by the cast. The film wasn't what I was expecting, it was a brilliant watch. The film follows Beth Emhoff (Gwyneth Paltrow) on a business trip to Hong Kong where in the very start of the film she begins to feel unwell. It doesn't follow each character for long, and you are soon ...  Read the complete review