Virus (DVD 2001)

I first saw the film 'Virus' in video format some 20 yars ago. It is a truely remarkable film. It has just about everything - from start to finish, its full of suspense and intrigue with numerous twists and turns, some beautiful scenery, and some heart rending romance too.

The final outcome, far from predictable, is very thought provoking and is a firm reminder as to how fragile life on earth really is. How easily the actions of a few irresponsible, power driven politicians could still end it all! Although written and originally produced some 30 years ago, it is in no way dated, and although th 'cold war'is behind us, it is just as meaningful and relevant as it was then.

Those of you who like 'the happy ever after' endings to films, should forget this one. Easily in the top five of my All Time Greats!

Following the loss of my video copy during a house move several years ago,I have been looking for its release on DVD for some time but without success. Having just joined eBay, however, I was therefore delighted that an Ebayer was capable of coming up with the goods within the first hour of me joining! Needless to say, I am now a confirmed eBayer myself!

Story: As the result of a private plane crash, a deadly chemical warfare weapon is unleashed on the unsuspecting world. Soon thereafter, the only humans left alive are the members of international antarctic research teams.

Comments: This is 100 % pure disaster movie like Meteor, Earthquake & Towering Inferno. Great disaster Actors, great acting, very popular and known actors.
If You haven't seen this movie yet, please buy it, rent it or watch it on TV, it is VERY good.

Movie starts of with a russian scientist who has developed a virus in response to a american virus, he wants it to be shipped to a other location, people get shot, some escape on a plane, but plane crashes, releasing the virus.

Soon people start to die, and what surprises you quite quickly is that within the first 15 to 30 minutes of movie almost whole society has died out, and only a small group of explorers where it is cold have survived.

8 women on 850 men alot is said in movie and after the first woman gets raped, they decide that they must set up some sort off system for men who have needs and to think of future for children and such.

A japanese scientists then discovers that a earthquake is inbound to Washington DC. and atomic missiles MIGHT be triggered by the impact, so they decide to save the world by sending 2 men to Doomsland and suddenly they have discovered a vaccine for them.

A pre-earthquake hits them, and 1 person gets killed, the other accidently stumbles upon the firing button and sending off all missiles, soon after this movie ends.

A real classic MUST-SEE disaster movie that has to be in your collection if you collect disaster movies like Meteor, Earthquake & Towering Inferno for instance.

Definately Recommendable. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In my book :)

i first bought this film on betamax many years ago, now the tape has seen better days, i have purchased it on dvd.
in my oppionion, this is a top film, with a grate story line.
this is a beleivable story, based on events that could happen,
without the stupidness thrown in for good measure as found in a lot of hollywood trash. good acting and a lot of farmiluar faces.
the film may have aged somewhat, but it stands the test of time as a grate film.