Contagion

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  • 2011


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Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.5
But its still a high quality film that doesnt give in to any one single formula. Keith & the Movies
2.0
The films lurching momentum disrupts others.But Soderbergh creates an unnerving mosaic from the smaller pieces, a vision of a world thats simultaneous .. Av Club
2.0
But Soderbergh creates an unnerving mosaic from the smaller pieces, a vision of a world thats simultaneously tightly knit, delicately balanced, and pr .. Av Club
4.0
Given the subject matter, its surprising how Contagion doesnt unfold like a hospital based TV drama. Common Sense Media
1.5
Without fully rounded characters, its hard to care who lives or dies in what amounts to an extended procedural on how disease prevention orgs might re .. Variety
3.8
Contagion may be a case of feverishly good filmmaking (and an excellent, if slightly more high brow, addition to the disaster movie genre), but ultima .. We Got This Covered
4.5
But theres another bit of fiction with a prescient story thats seeing a resurgence, too, as of late. We Got This Covered
4.0
The film plays slyly with our suspicions, although theres a naivety to the epilogue that edges it into wishy washy anti globalisation territory and a .. Time Out
3.1
The film mostly works because it doesnt overplay the consequence of its subject.
1.9
But Damons beating heart is but a whimper in a vast, chilly spectacle of connect the dots scare mongering.
2.5
If this is an action thriller, its one that makes med school look sexier than the Marines.
4.5
The story isnt obvious thriller material but Burns introduces some clever devices like beginning the action on Day 2 to keep the tension up and gives .. Screen Daily
4.5
Similarly, Soderbergh knows theres no need to sensationalize a pandemic. Collider
4.0
With an ensemble cast including Kate Winslet, Matt Damon and Laurence Fishburne, Steven Soderberghs thriller tracks the spread of a deadly virus that .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Contagion is certainly the most realistic portrayal of a global pandemic Ive seen, but that doesnt make it the most entertaining, or even all that int ..
3.8
In a sense, it is an alien species, and this is a movie about an invasion from inner space. Rogerebert
5.0
On the surface, its a disaster film of the sort weve seen before a viral epidemic thriller but you could conceivably not care about anything that happ .. E Film Critic
5.0
The result is a creepy and uncommonly effective thriller that is an example of something that has become increasingly rare in contemporary American ci .. E Film Critic
4.4
Steven Soderbergh is given the opportunity to scare us and it is the calm with which he does it that should frighten us all the more. E Film Critic
3.0
In its way, this is a marker of the determination of the malaise: if it can take Gwyneth, the lean jawed champion of a macrobiotic diet, it can surely .. Telegraph
3.5
This may not fit any conventional definition of entertainment, but it certainly keeps your eyes on the screen.
4.0
Try not to cough in the cinema while watching this you might just empty the place.A starkly effective ensemble drama which could well do for the sniff ..
4.0
A star studded disaster thriller thats also got enough talent to hit home, Contagion is satisfying and spooky and a total thrill to watch. Cinema Blend
2.0
Theres a sense of dread in Contagion, but it never spreads to us. When Day 1 is finally shown, it makes you want to eat better, which isnt the same as .. Ny Daily News
3.8
Moviegoers will miss anyone who can scare the hell out of us and make us laugh at the same time. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Youre more likely to pick up on the sardonic and bleakly funny thread to Contagion, a movie that on the surface is a look at how catastrophe reveals m .. Philly
3.8
Contagion is the product placement dream come true for the hand sanitizer industry.By the time this globe hopping, movie star crammed disaster saga di .. Philly
4.0
An absorbing, nuanced, and intelligent film about a global pandemic in which Soderbergh shows how the battle against a deadly virus draws out the best .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
More a cinematic autopsy than an affecting drama a cool, detached dissection of an enormous human tragedy; and while it certainly succeeds as a semi d .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
It is also part 1970s star studded and story bloated disaster movie and part 1870s satire as serialized soap opera, a pulp pop confection with an unus .. Village Voice
3.1
As slick and polished as this real version of 28 Days Later is, its an utterly heartless affair. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Writer Scott Z. Burns presents an intelligent script that offers no moral lessons and no thrills, but gets in some gross out horror pic scares through .. Sover
3.8
The movie is neither thriller nor drama, but somewhere in between. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 7 / 10 Contagion is a scary movie where the villain is ourselves, the murder weapon our touch. Blu Ray
2.5
Its a mystery to me.But if the point is to make us feel depressed and disappointed, then Contagion succeeds. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
The disaster movie has never really gone away, but certainly its heyday was the 1970s, an era so fraught with social and political chaos that the coun .. Chicago Reader
3.0
Contagion is an OK medical thriller, but theres something off about it.
2.5
But viewers prepared for a slow moving and thoughtful exploration of loss will be rewarded with one of the best films of the year. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Steven Soderberghs lean, fast paced medical thriller Contagion doesnt have much heart, but it has plenty of suspense and drama. Lariat
2.0
Maybe its just as well, though.You dont want to get attached to people in a movie that will make you never want to touch anyone again. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
The movie is low key in its approach with an unforced ring of truth, which only makes the growing tension of the narrative that much harder to shake o .. News Review
3.0
Director Steven Soderberghs subplot hopping ensemble piece is reminiscent of his earlier Oscar winning Traffic, but never quite delivers the same leve .. Radio Times
2.0
This is a movie FOR ADULTS!.I have to believe that the target audience for this i.e. grown ups WILL sit still for a compelling drama with layers of em .. Screen It
2.0
It is entertaining enough, but loose ends abound and characterisation is wafer thin. Independent
3.1
Soderbergh and Informant screenwriter Scott Z. Burns are after docudrama gravity, not moral lessons or cheap horror scares. Rolling Stone
4.0
So this is the rarest of movies: a fiercely entertaining and intelligent blockbuster. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.0
Contagion becomes a battle between what it is and what it could have been. It satisfies just enough to warrant its existence while frustrating one wit .. Pop Matters
4.0
intellectually stimulating new drama about the terrifyingly rapid spread of a lethal virus. The Wrap
4.0
Sharply written and smartly directed, Contagion is an engaging and enjoyable outbreak thriller with superb performances from a fine ensemble cast. View London
3.0
As gripping as it often is, Contagion isnt really much more, in the end, than a classy zombie movie.Its real world bona fides give it an immediacy, bu .. Cs Monitor
3.8
It was an inspired touch to cast Gwyneth Paltrow an actress many of us love to hate as the pandemics Patient Zero. New York Post
4.0
Soderberghs digital camera gives the drama a modern, visceral feel. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Soderbergh knows exactly how to dredge up the dread, showing us in several scenes the many things we touch including our own faces, noses and mouths d .. Az Central
4.0
Soderbergh gives us a star encrusted vehicle and a terrifying scenario, as in Irwins classics (The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure) but he av .. Smh
4.0
The Lowdown: Exciting, engrossing thriller with a solid all star cast and taut direction. Mountain X
4.0
Meticulous and low key, the film reminds us that disaster lies in the most mundane interactions. Npr
5.0
A steady accumulation of naturalistic detail makes the advent of a doomsday virus feel not just credible but inevitable.Some thrillers make you grip y .. Star Tribune
4.5
errifyingly credible... Foremost a detective story, with a science positive bent...
2.0
Hampered by a flawed narrative, Contagion is technically overwhelming but dramatically underwhelming. Emanuellevy
3.0
Following Lars von Triers Melancholia (planet Earth destroyed by a giant meteor), the Scottish Perfect Sense (strange virus robs everybody of their se .. Guardian
3.0
The all star disaster movie genre is taken out of the 1970s and given a stylish and largely persuasive 21st century makeover by director and cinematog .. Guardian
3.0
Refreshingly, the virus doesnt appear to be a metaphor for consumerism or politics.This is a straight up movie, serious but, crucially, also slightly .. Guardian
3.5
However, despite some fine performances, the movie fails to deliver the type of thrills and suspense promised in those exciting previews. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
Nevertheless, Soderbergh dexterously manages the multiple plotlines and keeps it just engaging enough on a human level that it doesnt feel too emotion .. Q Network
3.0
The film makers are principally interested in describing the process of dealing with a pandemic, and for a time that keeps us gripped.The story is dec .. Daily Mail
4.0
While the movie never rises to the level of allegory, its these zeitgeisty touches that make Contagion worthwhile in a genre thats already seen such s .. Slate
4.0
Steven Soderberghs Contagion is a disaster movie with a message well, more a warning: if the virus doesnt get you, your neighbour probably will.
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Contagion (Warner Bros.).Forget about vampires and zombies! Susang Ranger
3.1
Melding elements from diverse sources, the film has a documentary quality that wastes the talents of an impressive A list cast. Observer
3.0
I dont want to rob you of the pleasure.But its a very cool death, the unpretty kind that makes you like an actor a little bit more for allowing their .. Movies
3.5
Even insert shots of hands touching doorjambs made everyone around me cringe. Movies
4.5
...a razor sharp treatise on our reaction to said pandemic, the paranoia that spreads faster than the disease, engulfing the population. Flim Threet
4.0
Its a treat to see Ehle, a winning, often underused actress, in a crucial movie role. Time
2.0
Its the most fun youll have involving something deadly and contagious. Boston Herald
4.5
And thats something you learn quickly in turn: Nothing moves slowly here, especially the disease, which, within days, cuts down seemingly everyone who .. The New York Times
3.0
A chilling, meticulously researched thriller about a global pandemic spread by touch, it informs us that the average person touches their face nearly .. Express
3.8
Ultimately the film proper comes off like its poster: a copycat that superficially looks the same but lacks in inspiration. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
And yet, despite the chaos, and the cynicism of those who exploit the virus for profit, the ultimate message is a hopeful one.What a pleasant surprise .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
It offers some small, warm hope against the harsh reality: that as smart as we may be, nature is smarter, and without conscience. Flickfilosopher
1.5
Soderbergh is always intriguing, but this plague thriller should have been more than an all star health warning. The banal screenplay suits some cheap .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
And surrounding them all, occasionally overlapping, a relentlessly expanding universe of victims. The Atlantic
4.5
Even though it deals with a serious subject seriously, this is a terrific, entertaining movie. Tony Medley
2.0
The ensemble performances are strong, and the films atmosphere is appropriately glum, but theres nothing here to make you feel like youve had a meanin .. Coles Mithey
3.8
No, Soderbergh and Burns are more interested in tackling this scenario from an almost unbearably direct and unambiguously straightforward journalistic .. Movie Freak
4.3
The films biggest problem may be how slowly its paced in establishing the various characters and subplots primarily through dialogue and scientific ex ..
3.8
Soderbergh has crafted a picture that steadily plays on your fears.Watching it, I became aware of every time I was touching my face. Aisle Seat
3.0
Disaster movie fanatics expecting a pulp epic along the lines of a 2012 or The Day After Tomorrow may be slightly disappointed by how far Contagion st .. Herald Sun
4.4
But I think his movies work best when they find a way to combine both, wedding commercial genre to inventive style. Nj
3.0
Contagion is gripping to a degree, though it is betrayed by some cliches in docudrama filmmaking, namely the overuse of non specific narration presuma .. 7M Pictures
3.0
Unnerving imagery and an A list ensemble boost the disease pics potency, but Contagion isnt immune to the unfocused, overambitious story, which dimini .. E Online
1.0
Think of Wolfgang Petersens magnificently entertaining 1995 virus on the rampage adventure Outbreak, take out the drama, excitement and involving char .. The Age
3.5
The film addresses its grim subject in a cool, matter of fact way. The Age
5.0
This is solid, intelligent filmmaking that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering how its all going to turn out. Maki At The Movies
2.0
We could overlook most of that if the story gripped, but it truly doesnt with the plot mostly a tick list of disaster movie cliches (speeches from the .. Mirror
4.5
This is a film landscape after all.And its just as intelligent as it needs to be. Varia Gate
4.4
It starts fine and dramatically, but as the film continues it never quite rings true. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Contagion is a reminder that were hardly in as much control of the globe as we think. Flicks
3.8
And theres a certain familiarity to presentations of germ infested bowls of nuts and bus handrails. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
With Contagion, Soderbergh empties his entire bag of tricks and keeps this lean, emotional thriller from turning into an unwieldy, clunky mess. Stl Today
4.5
Contagion is a thoughtful, provocative and ultimately chilling film. Stl Today
3.8
Therein lies the grim beauty of Contagion, which avoids sensationalizing its subject in lieu of treating it with grave realism and fatalistic forthrig .. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Contagion is a vital, scientifically sure footed, hot button thriller that will have you avoiding public surfaces and reaching for antibacterial hand .. Stuff
4.4
Director Steven Soderbergh makes the virulence so palpable, youll want to watch the film wearing a surgical mask. Larsen On Film
4.4
With a documentary esque attention to detail and realism, Contagion takes a disturbing look at just what it might look like if, in 2011, an outbreak l .. Christianity Today
3.8
Based on a sobering screenplay by Scott Z. Burns, the distressingly realistic adventure paints a relentlessly grim picture of the paranoia apt to acco .. News Blaze
3.5
Looters, home invaders and the like seem too generic for Soderbergh to be focusing on.And some of the scripts strands just dont go anywhere. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
For the most part the star cast inject this with everything it needs to take root in your brain and have you edging away from anyone who coughs on the .. The Sun
4.0
Soderberghs cold style is oddly suited to this kind of story, that of a virus impersonally killing a hefty percentage of all who come into contact wit .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
But as engaging as this method of storytelling is on an intellectual level, the film often fails to grab us emotionally. The Filmy Ap
3.5
Contagion has one goal in mind, and it meets this goal fantastically well, but it does virtually nothing else. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
And it generates about all the suspense you can hope for from a movie with a faceless, microscopic antagonist. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
On an intellectual level, theres no denying the overwhelming and mind numbing nature of the death of millions.
4.0
Contagion suffers from an occasionally sterile perspective on what should be an emotionally harrowing experience, but its refreshing to see what happe .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.6
What distinguishes British humor from American humor is that its more irreverent and less mean spirited at its core. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Steven Soderberghs 21st century disaster movie cant exactly be called a pleasure of any kind, but it is quietly compelling, building the tension as me .. Js Online
4.5
Running less than two hours but as packed with incredible actors and subplots as an Irwin Allen disaster pic, and yet Soderbergh never lets it get awa .. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Youre basically getting the same report over and over, but you just cant stop watching. Shockya
4.0
Lean and fast moving, Soderbergh ratchets up the tension without straining credibility while the days tick away and the body count rises. Sky
3.5
Several times in Contagion, Steven Soderberghs eerily realistic depiction of a worldwide pandemic, the filmmaker elevates Cliff Martinezs dynamic scor .. Sbs
3.8
Contagion is a serious minded disaster flick, and avoids being exploitative and silly. Mercury News
3.8
Contagion marches through the pandemic with the efficiency of the mutating virus. Post Gazette
3.8
Its also very effective, mixing science and timely issues into one terrifically compelling drama. Scene Stealers
4.5
Soderbergh keeps a cool head throughout, refraining from the tear jerking storylines and cheesy emoting you typically get in disaster movies. You migh .. What So
3.5
The movie is most powerful in depicting the swift breakdown of civil society. reason
4.5
This is a film that takes every touch, every interaction from every character and creates a tension filled, two hour excursion that might not be easy .. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
Its a low key technique for suggesting how easily and rapidly a disease can spreadcertainly a mysophobes worst nightmare. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
Aside from that, Contagion is also a captivating outbreak thriller that eschews Hollywood cliches and embraces cold, clinical science.Its adherence to .. Streaming Quickflix
3.1
An entertaining if unwieldy cross between a PSA and one of those all star idiocies from the 1970s those disaster flicks involving hijacked planes, hur .. Clclt
4.0
Seeing Contagion in a crowded theatre is like watching Jaws on a life raft. Bring hand sanitizer. Or bleach. And maybe soap and a bucket of warm water .. Jam! Movies
4.0
Director Steven Soderbergh and screenwriter Scott Z. Burns wisely dont waste much time with unnecessary dramatics as the virus gobbles up the populati .. East Bay Express
3.1
What we end up with is a film that is not particularly bad, just one that seemed unnecessary since its a story weve already seen many times before.
3.0
The direction by Steven Soderbergh is deft and sharp.The screenplay by Scott Z. Burns is intelligent and not exploitative. Tony Mack
2.0
Contagion doesnt profess to be a cautionary tale, but it will make you think twice each time you touch a door handle. From The Balcony
3.5
Its certainly high minded it might be the most high minded disaster movie ever made. Ny Mag
2.5
Overall, Contagion offers nothing new in this genre, but fans of various cast members may enjoy the film. Review Express
4.4
It this story that carries most of the films more emotional moments. Cinema Sight
3.0
Contagion is a multi veined story and director Steven Soderbergh has produced a very tightly helmed picture, and a narrative that somehow billows on w .. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.0
Contagion is just about as exciting as your last inoculation but makes less sense. Tri City Herald
4.0
Contagion is a strong film to kick off the end of summerjust make sure you know who youre sharing your popcorn with! Media Mikes
3.5
A science based mystery thriller the film skirts formula but still stays familiar enough to remain interesting over its feature running time.And while .. Daily Film Fix
3.0
Its good that this is left ambiguous.It demonstrates how the pandemic of fear can be just as insidious and dangerous as an actual virus. Theepoch Times
4.4
Im not making this up: I had a coughing fit during Contagion.Luckily, I was sitting at the very back of the theater, so I was less likely (I hope) to .. Qc Times
3.8
For patient viewers, prepare to let this film infect your nerves. Boston Phoenix
2.0
As much as its a high gloss, star studded, consistently gripping modern age horror film apt to make one stockpile hand sanitizer, Contagion is also a .. Nicks Chager
4.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
1.5
Where the film works best is in its condemnation of the almighty power of the Internet and its self proclaimed prophets, as repped by Laws opportunist .. Film Frenzy
3.0
Damons portrayal is quite impressive but disappears throughout much of the movie. Reel Talk Online
3.0
Contagion is a strong movie. It appeals to the head more than to the heart, but when thats done properly, as it is here, this can be a good thing. Assignment X
3.5
This film covers all of its bases.Contagion left me a little cold, only getting a few moments to feel emotionally attached to these characters. The Scorecard Review
2.0
Contagion could have been a blood curdling scream; instead it comes off as Soderberghs star powered science project. Detroit News
3.5
Its fascinating to see uninfected people can be as gruesome as flesh eating monsters. Bloody Disgusting
3.8
The scariest part is that the greatest threat isnt the virus, its ourselves. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.0
All Hell breaks loose as soon as the sanitation trucks stop picking up the garbage. Film Festival Today
3.8
The most terrifying movie of the year is not about zombies or aliens or vampires or serial killers.Its about truly scary things: ATMs. Miami
2.0
The result is something like the History Channel special, Life After People. World Wng
5.0
Were sorry, but this web site contains enhanced features not supported by the browser version you are currently using. Richard Roeper
3.0
This is sophisticated, 21st century filmmaking, with a probing techno score yet there is an unmistakable 70s disaster flick feel about it. Metro Times
1.5
Here in 2020, Contagion has gone from being a riveting cautionary tale to an absolutely horrifying warning from Scott Z. Burns and Steven Soderbergh t .. Hollywood News
1.5
What it is, is a hypochondria inducing thriller that will likely have you keep off the handrails as you exit the theater, head straight to the nearest .. Critics Notebook
3.5
What I ultimately admire about the film is that Soderbergh has crafted a story that makes you think rather than panic. Kpbs
2.0
Because, trust me, Contagion is about as deep as a piece of Kleenex.Oh, yes, its alarmingly efficient,. Saportare Port
3.5
Though far from a likeable movie, Contagion is admirable as a highly controlled, verging on Kubrickian exercise in directorial vision and style. MSN Movies
0.5
A cold, almost clinical presentation of a virus that quickly mushrooms out of control, to the point that when you hear someone cough three rows behind ..
4.0
Contagion is an intensely smart and grown up horror flick that feels like a rarity within the genre these days. Dread Central
4.3
If a certain style of filmmaking is counter intuitive to the art form, it doesnt deserve a handicap. Flixist
3.0
With such a good cast its disappointing that many of the characters arent better developed. Standard Net Au
5.0
Filled with honest Midwestern dignity and a quiet kind of personal heroism, Damon reminds us why he is one of the great movie stars of the age. Bad Ass Digest
4.5
If you can separate the current prescience of this film from its overall worth, its compelling enough without being top tier Soderbergh. Patrick Nabarro
4.0
Close ups of the infected unknowingly passing on the virus by touching surfaces makes for uncomfortable viewing. Liver Pool Echo
3.8
Shot with documentary grimness, the movies relative realism is less dramatically persuasive than the go for broke B movie hysteria of such hydrophobic .. Gomemphis
4.0
Contagions not the feel good movie of the year, but its effective, compelling and smart and will have you twitching at every cough you hear for days a .. Sfx
3.5
And the filmmakers want to have fun, toowhich leads to the contradiction in Contagion between purpose and style. The Nation
1.5
Although quite entertaining, the film feels like it isnt quite risking enough. Enfil Me
3.8
Overall, Contagion offers a healthy dose of smart filmmaking while most of Hollywood is serving up cinematic placebos. Paloalto Online
2.0
He is one of the most effortless and fluent of American directors, spry and sharp and possessed of wit and empathy and fantastic moviemaking chops. Blog Oregonlive
3.9
Traffic took nearly two and a half hours to tell its stories, and feels more complete than Contagion without ever lacking forward momentum. D Cist
4.5
An effective and original thriller that successfully takes advantage of the current fears of pandemics, but really leaves you wanting for more.
3.0
Contagion is a disaster film that features an all star cast plus Elliot Gould. Movie Juice
4.0
It is by this point too late to avert disaster, but the size of the calamity can be affected. Leepers Us
4.0
A bit emotionless and clinical, but Contagion is a pretty spot on blow by blow of what it would be like if a real viral epidemic were to break out. Blu Ray Ign
2.0
Contagion is too by the numbers and predictable to be very entertaining, in spite of its cast.Contagion is in theaters today. Blogs Houston Press
3.0
As an intellectual exercise, it remains compulsively fascinating. Mania.com
4.0
A supercharged cross between an episode of CSI and a World Health Organization infographic. Gost Dog
1.5
If youre looking for lots of prayers, crying, and heartfelt last moments, you wont find them here.
4.0
Thanks to Contagion, I used a paper towel to open a bathroom door the other day and now Im washing my hands more often. One of the scariest movies in ..
4.0
In a way, Soderbergh has done something politically incorrect by identifying with the virus. Fotogramas
3.5
Its a tight thriller that achieves moments of suspense and real life this could totally happen feelings. Cines Nark
3.5
Although its slickly paced and strikingly shot, this is a thriller for procedural junkies and conspiracy buffs New York Metro Mix
4.0
Contagion is not that kind of disaster movie.While its clear why A listers showed up for this film the chance to work with director Steven Soderbergh .. 7 Dvt
4.0
But and this is a big but Soderbergh fails to truly develop this element of global claustrophobia. Birmingham Mail
3.0
A first rate cast, excellent acting, and a reasonably taut pace help a somewhat lackluster and sometimes melodramatic story line over its more predict .. Movie Metropolis
4.0
The cast is uniformly solid, with no egregious miscasting or weak links. Fanboys of the Universe
3.5
Its not exactly a feel good movie, but it packs a powerful punch. American Profile
5.0
Offering the best thrills of 2011, Contagion will have audience viewers rapidly spreading the word, much like the virus. Jo Reviews
3.0
The strands are skillfully woven together but lack an overall arch, mood or tone whichfinallyproduces a film that merely ends rather comes to a conclu .. James Wegg Review
3.1
Hypochondria may be the most likely reaction to Contagions globe trotting, skin crawling tale. Rss Feeds Usa Today
2.0
This high stakes drama is infected with too many characters and a silly subplot. Big Hollywood
4.4
You will want to bathe in hand sanitizer for a week after seeing Contagion.
3.8
The movie plays as if the National Institutes of Health hired director Steven Soderbergh to direct a health warning public service announcement that w .. Jc Online
3.1
2.5 stars out of 4 The most harrowing moments in Contagion come at the end, during the ending credits, but the culprit is nothing on screen.Instead it .. Jackson Ville
5.0
A masterpiece bound by the genre it lives in, but a masterpiece all the same. Movie City News
3.8
What Soderbergh doesnt include are the corny disaster epic mainstays weve unfortunately become accustomed to in films of this ilk. Sign On Sandiego
2.0
The subject matter is so terrifying that characters essentially are not necessary to supply an emotional center; we do most of that work ourselves.The .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.5
This is a movie you will love while youre watching and will rave about later. Its intelligent, brilliantly acted and horrifying. Ladue News
3.5
Fortunately the latest example of cinematic diseases gone crazy comes from the prolific and unpredictable Steven Soderbergh, which means his Contagion .. Blog The Horror Show
3.8
Its a must see, in fact, if you wonder how bureaucrats and scientists react behind the scenes when a virus turns deadly for humans.
4.0
The documentary style of the script, direction, and actingall which simply want you to watch in horror this so real it scares the hell out of you scen .. Windy City Media Group
3.8
The only drawback in this all star thriller is that some characters disappear for long stretches that their role is lost without explanation. BlackFilm.com
5.0
An unusually immersive filmgoing experience, no 3 D effects necessary. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
This is a movie that will pound your pulse without having a pulse itself. Its quite proud of it. Yahoo Movies
2.0
The film is full of lines as laughably silly as this one, all portentously intoned by Hollywoods finest. Electric Sheep Magazine
3.0
A well made, effective chiller...I would have admired and respected it better, though, if it wasnt so subtly judgmental toward (Gwyneth) Paltrows pati .. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
3.5
Sadly, this one cant be chalked up as an infectious entertainment. Culture Catch
3.0
Its Purell for the disaster movie movement. You may find yourself wishing for a little more grime and viscera.
3.8
It proves the creepiest movies are also the quietest. Although Contagion is a horror movie, its also a response about a viral apocalypse. The end arri .. Hono Lulu Pulse
3.1
At the end of the day, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is somberly amusing; it is intriguing it is not thrilling. Bangit Out
4.5
The screenplay doesnt make a show of its own existence, which helps to make this film as effective and frightening as possible. Next Best Picture
4.5
His dangerous writings ignite suspicion and direct panicky people toward a possible, though unverified miracle cure. Deep Focus Review
3.8
But as compelling drama, something you want to recommend to your friends, it leaves much to be desired.The Damon and Fishburne subplots, in particular .. Cinema Dope
4.5
Compelling and terrifyingly real, Contagion balances its multitude of characters, scenarios and fascinating ideas with steadiness and lethal efficienc .. Moviedex
3.0
Contagion presents a frightening reality, and leaves you with something to think about. MovieFIX
1.5
Outbreak isnt a terrible film, but it doesnt trust that relative realism has enough power to hook and hold a movie audience. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
4.5
Saw this like 3 days after the lockdown started for COVID 19. Its scary how accurate it was. Soderbergh does a good job building the different sides o .. Seventh Art Studio
1.5
Nobody in the press seems to remember that this isnt the first time hes made noises about leaving the industry.
1.5
This isnt really a horror film, though, more of a procedural film and a thriller. Upper More Land
2.0
The movie ends not with a bang but more of a whew!, a few wan attempts at sentimental satisfaction, and an infectious thump of dread. Feeds
4.3
Contagion is a thrill that gets under your skin and keeps you on your toes. In fact, you may start curling up in your seat just to keep a distance fro .. AskMen.com
4.4
While the movie is undeniably riveting, its a little too precisely engineered and emotionally detached for its own good. Seattle Times
4.0
Its a cut above most Hollywood thrillers, and Ill certainly remember it the next time I use the Tube.
3.0
A level headed take on a topic thats often an excuse for madness and melodrama.
3.8
Though modern in its style and gloss, Steven Soderberghs Contagion has the feeling the welcome feeling of one of those epic disaster movies from the 1 ..
1.5
As disaster celeb loaded disaster movies go, it could have been a lot worse. Dig Boston
3.0
But a drama of this magnitude deserves memorable, nuanced characters. The Other Journal
4.5
Her constant edging towards tidiness seems softer now, and doesnt do as much to dull the legitimately revolutionary focus of her work. Thirty, Flirty + Film
1.5
Contagion is stacked to the rafters with recognizable faces. Any film that can kill off Gwyneth Paltrow inside 15 minutes is not particularly short on ..
4.5
The cast in this film features many A list talents, but dont be fooled.
3.5
If it doesnt convince you of the need for staying at home, then Im not sure anything will. The Canberra Times (Austra ..



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