Review of Contagion (2011) by Francois B — 01 Apr 2013

I had a mix feeling on this movie... Most likely related to some addiction to the Zombie genre, contagion starts pretty well and kind of goes slow...

This review of Contagion (2011) was written by Francois B on 01 Apr 2013.

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By Annalee Newitz (110) for io9.com (258) on 22 May 2018

Contagion suffers from an occasionally sterile perspective on what should be an emotionally harrowing experience, but it's refreshing to see…

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By House M (195) on 29 Aug 2016

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By Haven W (150) on 25 Oct 2018

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By Penny P (30) on 23 Sep 2017

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By Johnny Gayzmonic (188) for Fanboys of the Universe (188) on 03 Nov 2018

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By Maurício V (71) on 13 Jun 2016

I was an extra for this movie so of course I want to see it! Can't wait…

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By Lilia A (51) on 19 Jun 2017

This movie is forgettable. Contagion is a scientific-focused apocalypse. It is unique in that aspect, but as a viewer...you don't care…

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By Irene C (220) on 25 Jul 2017

I love this movie and watch it probably once a year to remind myself how important it is to wash your hands well! Hahaha…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 07 Jan 2019

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