|
Carriers (2009) 6.1
Four friends fleeing a viral pandemic soon learn they are more dangerous than any virus. |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Carriers (2009)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Toby Wilkins
Stars:
Charles Baker,
Jill Wagner,
Paulo Costanzo
Martyrs
(2008)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Pascal Laugier
Stars:
Morjana Alaoui,
Mylène Jampanoï,
Catherine Bégin
Dark Water
(2005)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Walter Salles
Stars:
Jennifer Connelly,
John C. Reilly,
Tim Roth
The Haunting in Connecticut
(2009)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Peter Cornwell
Stars:
Virginia Madsen,
Kyle Gallner,
Elias Koteas
Wind Chill
(2007)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Gregory Jacobs
Stars:
Emily Blunt,
Ashton Holmes,
Martin Donovan
Dawn of the Dead
(2004)
Action
|
Horror
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Zack Snyder
Stars:
Sarah Polley,
Ving Rhames,
Jake Weber
The Wolfman
(2010)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Joe Johnston
Stars:
Simon Merrells,
Emily Blunt,
Benicio Del Toro
High Tension
(2003)
Horror
|
Mystery
|
Thriller
Director:
Alexandre Aja
Stars:
Cécile De France,
Maïwenn,
Philippe Nahon
The Messengers
(2007)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Directors:
Oxide Pang Chun,
Danny Pang
Stars:
Kristen Stewart,
Dylan McDermott,
Penelope Ann Miller
The Killing Room
(2009)
Mystery
|
Thriller
Director:
Jonathan Liebesman
Stars:
Nick Cannon,
Clea DuVall,
Timothy Hutton
The Eye
(2008)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Directors:
David Moreau,
Xavier Palud
Stars:
Jessica Alba,
Alessandro Nivola,
Parker Posey
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview: | |||
| Lou Taylor Pucci | ... | ||
| Chris Pine | ... | ||
| Piper Perabo | ... | ||
| Emily VanCamp | ... | ||
| Christopher Meloni | ... | ||
| Kiernan Shipka | ... | ||
| Ron McClary | ... |
Preacher
(voice)
|
|
| Mark Moses | ... |
Doctor
|
|
| Josh Berry | ... |
Survivalist
|
|
 |
Tim Janis | ... |
Survivalist
|
|
|
Dale Malley | ... |
Survivalist
|
| Dylan Kenin | ... | ||
| LeAnne Lynch | ... | ||
|
|
Jan Cunningham | ... |
Passenger
|
|
|
Mary Peterson | ... |
Laura Merkin
(voice)
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
In a world devastated by an outbreak, Brian, his girlfriend Bobby, his brother Danny and their friend, Kate, are heading to a beach where the brothers spent their childhood vacations expecting it to be a sanctuary. When their car breaks down on the road in the desert, they negotiate with a man called Frank, who is also stranded but without gas. He is trying to get his daughter Jodie to the hospital (she is infected with a disease of some kind), they all decide to travel together. During the journey, massive moral dilemmas arise, as events head into a downward spiral. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Taglines:
The rules are simple. You break them, you die...Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing content and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 September 2009 (Indonesia) See more »Also Known As:
The Untitled Pastor Brothers Project See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£69,224 (UK) (11 December 2009)Gross:
£69,224 (UK) (11 December 2009)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Written by Jed Kurzel and Anthony Johnsen
Performed by The Mess Hall
Courtesy of Shock Records
See more »
Did You Know?
Goofs
At the golf resort, characters cock their shotguns, indicating they've been walking around with unloaded weapons. Then they keep cocking them. No live rounds are heard hitting the floor, so evidently they're all carrying empty weapons. See more »Soundtracks
"Disco 1"Written by Jed Kurzel and Anthony Johnsen
Performed by The Mess Hall
Courtesy of Shock Records
See more »
It's hard for me to precisely categorize this movie. Drama? Sure. Thriller? For sure. Horror? Mmm, I don't think so. It's funny, because it's hard not to label the movie horror, seeing as how it deals with a grotesque infection, that spreads worldwide terror and brings civilization to its knees. However, the infected aren't the antagonists here. Once you've been infected, you're basically already dead.
Ultimately I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. After reading other comments here, it seems the general consensus is that the pace is too sluggish. I'd have to agree that it was a long 90 minutes, but as someone who is prone to falling asleep during movies, especially after an 8 hour shift, my interest was effortlessly sustained throughout the movie.
The production values here are top notch. I was never bothered by bad acting (or at least too bad). The cast fit my tastes, maybe only falling short with Piper Perabo, but that would only be nit-picking. The photography wasn't jaw-dropping, or even slightly innovative, but it was still more than adequate.
What actually impressed me most was the writing. There are some real gems in there, but mentioning them would be spoiling some great scenes. I seemed to sense some anti-religious or religious undertones, however I honestly can't decide which. I suppose that's what I liked so much about it, the morality was left quite vague.
Anyway, a solid effort. It's possibly lacking some more gore, and action, but that also could have just made it tasteless. I would recommend this to anyone who's a fan of biological horror, but I'd say ultimately you should see it for the story, and not the action.