Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | Beth Emhoff | |
Tien You Chui | ... | Li Fai (as Chui Tien You) | |
Josie Ho | ... | Li Fai's Sister | |
Daria Strokous | ... | Irina | |
Matt Damon | ... | Mitch Emhoff | |
Griffin Kane | ... | Clark Morrow | |
Yoshiaki Kobayashi | ... | Japanese Bus Man | |
Laurence Fishburne | ... | Dr. Ellis Cheever | |
John Hawkes | ... | Roger | |
Jude Law | ... | Alan Krumwiede | |
Monique Gabriela Curnen | ... | Lorraine Vasquez | |
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Teri McEvoy | ... | School Nurse |
Sue Redman | ... | ER Nurse #1 | |
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Teri Campbell | ... | ER Nurse #2 |
Stef Tovar | ... | Dr. Arrington |
Soon after her return from a business trip to Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff dies from what is a flu or some other type of infection. Her young son dies later the same day. Her husband Mitch however seems immune. Thus begins the spread of a deadly infection. For doctors and administrators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, several days pass before anyone realizes the extent or gravity of this new infection. They must first identify the type of virus in question and then find a means of combating it, a process that will likely take several months. As the contagion spreads to millions of people worldwide, societal order begins to break down as people panic. Written by garykmcd
This is a cerebral movie. Many complain about having too many characters, but these characters serve as illustration, the main character is the pandemic, that is explored in non sensationalistic but still interesting and compelling way. The most scary thing about the movie is its realism. Yes, this is what really would happen if there were a pandemic. Not everyone would die, there would be no flashy helicopter drama, but it would not be a pleasant experience either. This is a good movie but perhaps not for the seekers of cheap thrills.