At first glance, Contagion might feel rather redundant. Killer plague movies have been done plenty. But I’d say you’ve never seen one like this, done this well. What separates this film from others in the genre is the simple, yet surprisingly unconventional, pursuit of realism. Often, these films wipe out 99% of the human race. Contagion shows you that 1% can be just as terrifying. So, while you won’t see Dustin Hoffman single-handedly save the planet and you won’t see the entire populace fleeing the undead, you will still be thrilled and scared shitless, albeit by something as innocuous as a bowl of nuts. Continue reading
