Review of Contagion (2011) by Always S — 13 Sep 2012

Great movie even when your sick. It seems like more people coughed in the theatre. Go figure.

This review of Contagion (2011) was written by Always S on 13 Sep 2012.

Contagion has generally received positive reviews.

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