I was familiar with the plot of Outbreak after having seen it in part or while in the past. When I saw that the Blu-ray was on sale at Best Buy, I figured now was the perfect time to revisit this film, this time in high-definition. The storyline of the movie is very interesting, and fans of disaster films will find a lot to like about the plot. The characters are portrayed well and come across as interesting and likeable. The only complaint I have about the film itself is that some of the special effects look a little dated, but that's almost to be expected. I've read a lot of complaints about the picture quality of this Blu-ray being no more than that of a DVD, but I found it to be a good enough viewing experience. It could have been a little sharper and crisper, but I'm not sure the studio would dedicate any more time or resources to this film than they already have, so this is probably the best we will get for now. There are zero bonus features on the disc, so viewers wanting to dig deeper into the production of this film will have to look elsewhere for content. In summary, Outbreak is an interesting and satisfying film that has made a decent debut on Blu-ray.
Posted by MJW2185
Love the actors and the movie's plot. Scarily following some of the things happening right now but that makes it so much better to watch. If you're looking for a good pandemic movie to watch, really recommend it! Best actor of the movie?...the Monkey!!!!
Posted by Yennu
Dustin Hoffman's body of work is very eclectic and full of great films. Cuba Gooding Jr. on the other hand was just coming into his own. This movie came out one year before his academy award winning performance in Jerry Maguire so, overall, the casting is spot on, the story is intriguing (Contagion copied some of it in 2011) and the outcome can be figured out halfway through the movie but it still is an entertaining movie.
Posted by zylus1
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