An outbreak that kills a number of people in just a matter of days.
Main Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow as Beth Emhoff
Matt Damon as Mitch Emhoff
Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Ellis Cheever
Jude Law as Alan Krumwiede
Kate Winslet as Dr. Erin Mears
Marion Cotillard as Dr. Leonora Orantes
To see the whole cast, you can check it in IMDB.
Movie Summary
A deadly disease originated somewhere in the world that spreads to different countries. The person who has the virus dies in days and no one knows where it came from. The index patient was Beth Emhoff played by Gwyneth Paltrow. The experts on the field examined and tried to find out where it originated and how it was spread. While the investigation was on-going, thousands of people already died because of the epidemic. The scientists are already creating an anti-virus or cure for the said disease. In the end, a cure was made and was given to people.
Moral Lesson
Always wash your hands! Hahaha! 🙂
My Reaction
Honestly, I didn’t enjoy the movie. It was a long dragging story of someone who got the virus from a chef! You can be contaminated by just touching something that the person held even if it’s just a book or a mobile phone. They terms used was all related to scientific research and all these medical jargons. I think someone who is related to that field would be probably the only ones who will appreciate the movie.
The actors and actresses chosen to do the film are well known but I don’t think this movie is something they can brag about. Again, this is only my opinion. They did their part well but it’s just not enough to showcase their talents.
On the positive side, I acknowledge the fact that it informed the viewers on how a disease can be contagious and can be an outbreak at once. I now admire the works of the scientists who constantly research on finding cure in the viruses they encounter every day. The doctor’s service and compassion was also demonstrated throughout the film.
In summary, if one wants to know something about a disease or an epidemic, you’ll appreciate the movie. Also, you will now be cautious in what you hold and will somehow be paranoid when you touch something or see someone who has flu.
I almost forgot, the role of Jude Law being one of the bloggers is also important. It just shows that media network and the internet gives information that can either be good or bad to people. The blogosphere is such a powerful tool to inform the whole world of our day to day activities as well as the “truth” behind a topic or article. The example he demonstrated in the film can be a wake up call to bloggers out there including me to be responsible in what to write and talk about. He exposed news that are not reliable and even gave them ideas on how to prevent the disease without scientific backup. The fear of the people reading his blog made the situation worst. This is why bloggers should always blog with integrity.
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