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Carriers (2009)
 Tags: Àlex Pastor, carriers, Chris Pine, David Pastor, infection, outbreak, Paramount Vantage, Piper Perabo, virus |
(9 votes)
Rating #:
7/10
Director:
Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
Runtime:
84 minutes
Cast:
Piper Perabo
Chris Pine,
Emily VanCamp,
Lou Taylor Pucci,
Christopher Meloni
Carriers turned out to be a nice breath of fresh air in the usual infection sub-genre. Normally we see infected running around in a murderous stupor, but the infected in this flick are simply people suffering from a very contagious and deadly virus, nothing more. This is essentially just a survival road movie that examines the true nature of what the human race is forced to result to in this type of apocalyptic scenario.
The film starts off pretty quickly as the infection has already spread and we're following a group of people driving along an open stretch of road. They eventually reach a road block in the form of a man and his SUV. Forced to stop, the man
reveals that he needs gas for his vehicle. Weary of the strange man, and in an attempt to follow the rules the group has created for themselves to stay alive, they race passed him, swerving around his vehicle, but clipping the bottom of their own while going off-road. This begins the chain of events that will seal some of their fates and lead others to their journey to a childhood beach, which they believe will offer the safety and comfort that they desperately need.
I liked this movie. As I said above, it was nice to see an infection flick where our leads aren't trying to avoid getting eating or ripped to shreds. The true enemy here are those that aren't infected and the violence and paranoia that overcomes them when they think someone else has the virus. Of course the movie still falls victim to predictability, but the filmmakers at least tried to capture the realism behind what would likely happen in this scenario.
If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic and infection-type movies then you'll likely enjoy this genre pic, just don't go expecting the infected to eat brains or tear people to pieces.
| Posted on November 23, 2009 - 8:41pm | FrighT MasteR |
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Saw this a while back, check it our if you like Apocalypse sorta films. Not perfect but above average. Also, it's sad what happens to the little girl and her dad.
An gripping, character driven, bleak, haunting and devastating psychological/virus/drama that was brutally realistic. This was definitely a slow burner when it came to pace but the solid performances, some creepy and tense moments kept me interested. Sure there could of been more horror elements added to make it even more horrific and to speed things up and there were a couple of plot holes here and there but there was a pretty good novel effort to be found in here and the filming kind of had an vintige, low budget feel that made everthing realistic. Don't be fooled by the cover this is not a horror movie but more of a unsettling drama about human condition, survival and the end of humanity and a decent one at that. Overall this is not a must see and is more of a rental but if you like movies dealing with viruses I recommend it because it's one of the smarter ones out there right now.
i just finished watching it.
great flick. i dont understand why they did a zombie-like trailer. to make people disappointed? the movie is a little jewel of psychological apocalyptic drama. realistic and well built. realism is the key-word imho. it really feels like what you see its what it would be like if something like that happens. if you liked Fallout3 (a videogame) atmosphere or the novel The Road you will enjoy this movie. im sure o it.
slow-paced, short and realistic.
nice job pastor brothers.
Watched it! And for the record, it wasn't "too gorey" for me
It was a pretty good movie, I don't know if I'd buy it or not.. I don't see myself watching this more than like once or twice, but still a good watch =]
Haaahahaha!!
Its a good movie. Especially since the effected don't run around eating you. Lol. It's worth the check out.
I want to see this.
It's too violent for you
You don't know!!!
Oh, I think I do
PROVE IT!!
GRRRRRRR!!!