Contagion

Contagion (2011) starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard. A deadly virus begins infecting people all over the world, and the death toll rises to 26 million before a vaccine is developed. People panic and begin looting stores, then stealing from each other. Who is to get the vaccine first? The authorities hold a public lottery to decide. I wish I could recommend this movie, but it just didn't seem dramatic enough. It's a fairly passable evening's entertainment, but nothing special. The subtitles on the disc are adequate; closed captions are not offered. Grade: B