Carriers (2009)

As a lethal virus spreads globally, four friends seek a reputed plague-free haven. But while avoiding the infected, the travelers turn on one another.

Directors:

David Pastor, Àlex Pastor (as Alex Pastor)

Writers:

Àlex Pastor, David Pastor

Stars:

Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, Lou Taylor Pucci

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Lou Taylor Pucci	...	Danny
Chris Pine	...	Brian
Piper Perabo	...	Bobby
Emily VanCamp	...	Kate
Christopher Meloni	...	Frank
Kiernan Shipka	...	Jodie
Ron McClary	...	Preacher (voice)
Mark Moses	...	Doctor
Josh Berry	...	Survivalist
Tim D. Janis	...	Survivalist (as Tim Janis)
Dale Malley	...	Survivalist
Dylan Kenin	...	Tom
LeAnne Lynch	...	Rose
Jan Cunningham	...	Passenger
Mary Peterson	...	Laura Merkin (voice)

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.

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Plot Keywords:

post apocalypse | closing monologue | covered with cockroaches | blood on face | bra | 

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Taglines:

The rules are simple. You break them, you die...

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 September 2009 (Indonesia)

Also Known As:

The Untitled Pastor Brothers Project

Filming Locations:

Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$76,857, 6 September 2009

Gross USA:

$104,352

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,805,279

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Vantage, Likely Story, This Is That Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Though filmed in late 2006, Carriers was not released by Paramount until September 2009, following the success of Chris Pine's appearance in Star Trek, released earlier in 2009.

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Goofs

In the beginning of the movie there is a sign that shows I-25 and US-13 coming up in one mile. I-25 runs through New Mexico, where the movie was filmed, but US-13 runs along the east coast, 1700 miles away.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Danny Green: Twenty questions. Go...

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Alternate Versions

The German Blu-ray and DVD release contains hard language and more bloody violence than the PG-13 Rated U.S. version.

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Connections

References The Wiggles (1998)

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Soundtracks

Disco 1
Written by Jed Kurzel and Anthony Johnsen
Performed by The Mess Hall
Courtesy of Shock Records

User Reviews

good thrilller!

I thought this movie was a pretty good thriller. It had loads of riveting scenes and some decent acting considering they made it with not a very high budget.

This movie is about four friends who are trying to survive this pandemic outbreak. Most of the worlds population has died of disease and they are doing their best to survive the coming apocalypse. As the movie progresses they have to come to terms with doing things to survive they may not do normally.

This is a great tale of humanity and what would happen to mankind if you take away society. This movie is not so much about the infection as it is about how the infection affects the people and the way they act towards others.

This is a good movie, i only say good because it could have used a bit more action though i did not find it boring in the slightest. If you like a good thriller with some very intense scenes then this one is for you.