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An unusual virus arises, and begins to spread at an abnormal rate globally. It murders its victims within days. This film follows one of the family that began the carrying the virus in America. The film also follows the team of scientific researchers who attempt to find how it began and a cure.
This film was directed by Steven Soderbergh. This film has been praised by New Scientist (a scientific magazine) for its accuracy in discovery, control, and finding a cure for a disease. It really plays off the ideals of CDC developments, pharmaceutical companies, and human strife. It also remnants from a real virus, the Henipavirus. This film is presented as if it were a documentary about an actual disease. This unfortunately doesn't allow room for audiences to develop a true personal attachment to the story or the characters. The story does mix together a lot of various character stories to create on coherent film. Each of the stories is relevant to the film, even Krumwiede's story. It manages to create the coherent plot without being too bogged down with scientific language or general confusion. There isn't a deep back story for the characters, but the character development arises from their choices and reactions. It was great that the film showed the cause of the disease at the end of the film. It gave it a truly unsettling feel. It does manage to carry basic human fears of an incurable disease.
The cast in this film worked great even if they didn't generally work together. Matt Damon played the role of Mitch Emhoff. He was good in his film. He didn't give the film as much heart as his character needed to provide for the film, but he did leave an emotional impression. Laurence Fishburne played the role of Dr. Ellis Cheever. He was good in his small role. He played the doctor torn between his job and his loved ones. It was a general role, but it did carry a good message. Kate Winslet played the role of Dr. Erin Mears. She was good in her role. She presented a hopelessness to the situation. Jude Law played the role of Alan Krumwiede. He was good in his role, but the methods used to present his character made him appear as the fool. His role was important in that it showed an early possible cure, and how he got screwed from his discovery. Marion Cotillard played the role of Dr. Leonora Orantes. She was good in her small role. She didn't stand out amongst the rest of the cast. Gwyneth Paltrow played the role of Elizabeth "Beth" Emhoff. She was great in her small role.
I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great thriller film that plays off modern fears within civilization.
Answer to last blog: Sylvester Stallone's first major role was in Deathrace 2000.
Que: What other film has actress Gwyneth Paltrow also starred in?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Ocean's Eleven
The Royal Tenenbaums
Finding Neverland
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