A darker companion to "Zombieland", this solid indie film imagines a world in which one of the pandemics dominating current headlines--avian flu, swine flu, etc. has caused widespread destruction and death.
"Carriers" features a group of four young people who have survived the virus outbreak so far, and are heading to a beach to live in an abandoned hotel. Brian (Chris Pine of "Star Trek") has been the most affected by the epidemic, having worked to bury the dozens of victims in a stadium. He has also created a set of rules (as in "Zombieland") to protect the group from catching the disease, which is always fatal. "The sick are already dead". He is accompanied by his girlfriend Bobby (Piper Perabo) and brother Danny (Lou Taylor Pucci). Danny has also brought along a friend Kate (Emily VanCamp), whose relationship to the group is never really explained.
As the group navigates their post-apocalyptic landscape, their morals, friendships, and "rules" are tested, especially when they encounter a man (Christopher Meloni, "Law and Order: SVU") who is desperate to find a cure for his diseased daughter.
This is not a typical teen slasher flick. There is little gore, suspense, or bloody thrills. It is a wrenching drama about the decisions we are faced with in desperate situations, and will likely provide much thought and discussion on what the viewer would do in a similar scenario. The characters are allowed to develop much more than the typical "Halloween" or "Final Destination" hottie, and as they navigate their increasingly dangerous journey, you will feel sympathetic, enraged, and genuinely moved by their horrifically difficult situations.
If you are looking for a fast-paced zombie thriller with lots of sex and guts, "Carriers" is not for you, despite its misleading posters and marketing. This is not a movie that makes light of a zombie apocalypse, and is all the better for it.
"Carriers" features a group of four young people who have survived the virus outbreak so far, and are heading to a beach to live in an abandoned hotel. Brian (Chris Pine of "Star Trek") has been the most affected by the epidemic, having worked to bury the dozens of victims in a stadium. He has also created a set of rules (as in "Zombieland") to protect the group from catching the disease, which is always fatal. "The sick are already dead". He is accompanied by his girlfriend Bobby (Piper Perabo) and brother Danny (Lou Taylor Pucci). Danny has also brought along a friend Kate (Emily VanCamp), whose relationship to the group is never really explained.
As the group navigates their post-apocalyptic landscape, their morals, friendships, and "rules" are tested, especially when they encounter a man (Christopher Meloni, "Law and Order: SVU") who is desperate to find a cure for his diseased daughter.
This is not a typical teen slasher flick. There is little gore, suspense, or bloody thrills. It is a wrenching drama about the decisions we are faced with in desperate situations, and will likely provide much thought and discussion on what the viewer would do in a similar scenario. The characters are allowed to develop much more than the typical "Halloween" or "Final Destination" hottie, and as they navigate their increasingly dangerous journey, you will feel sympathetic, enraged, and genuinely moved by their horrifically difficult situations.
If you are looking for a fast-paced zombie thriller with lots of sex and guts, "Carriers" is not for you, despite its misleading posters and marketing. This is not a movie that makes light of a zombie apocalypse, and is all the better for it.