Virus – Movie Review
First Reaction – Virus is a chilling reflection of viral outbreak.
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Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Writer: Koji Takada, Kinji Fukasaku, Gregory Knapp (Screenplay)
Writer: Sakyo Komatsu (Novel)
Cast
- Chuck Connors (Soylent Green)
- Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica)
- Olivia Hussey (Black Christmas)
- George Kennedy (Cool Hand Luke)
- Masao Kusakari (Kingdom 4)
- Tsunehiko Watase
- Isao Natsuyagi (Emperor)
- Shin’ichi Chiba (Kill Bill Vol 1)
- Kensaku Morita (The Shogun Assassins)
Plot: After a virus devastates the global human population, survivors in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure and save the human race.
Runtime: 1 Hour 49 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Virus starts when a virus is unleashed in the world. It devastates the population with only the residents of Antarctica surviving the outbreak. The survivors are in different stations run by different nations and must learn to survive and work together. However, not every country wants to play fair.
As the countries come together, they face new threats but know they must keep their numbers up and stay away from the virus. However, the supplies will run out and finding the best solution causes tension.
Verdict on Virus
Recap
The movie follows the world after a deadly virus wipes out most of the population. It follows a small group of survivors living in Antarctica who must put aside their differences to survive. However, they face bigger risks that put everything in danger.
Best Parts
The idea behind the viral spread hits a lot harder now than it did when the film was first released. It shows the panic and devastation left behind and the helplessness people faced. The bleak future is chilling and the fact people will fight for the remaining resources shows the primal behaviour of the human race. We get a massive cast who get their moments to shine through the destruction.
Worst Parts
Despite having a massive cast, we get left wanting even more from the story. It feels like this could be turned into a mega long dealing with the subject matters unfolding.
Final Thoughts –Virus is a captivating journey through a viral outbreak.
