Outbreak

Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 10, 1995

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 41 Ratings

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Meth-dudeJul 13, 2017

It's an actually really well made outbreak movie. Despite the clichés and the unnecessary happy ending, outbreak still managed to be quite entertaining and pretty fun to watch. The acting was great, the practical effects were great and theIt's an actually really well made outbreak movie. Despite the clichés and the unnecessary happy ending, outbreak still managed to be quite entertaining and pretty fun to watch. The acting was great, the practical effects were great and the scenes were the virus is spreading are really well made and quite alarming. Outbreak might not be the best "outbreak"movie, but it's still watchable.… Expand

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Kai82Oct 21, 2020

A remarkable and strangely forgotten thriller about a virus outbreak in the USA. Years before the main story there is a virus outbreak in a small village in Zaire in Africa. Two US army virologist visit the village and leave after takingA remarkable and strangely forgotten thriller about a virus outbreak in the USA. Years before the main story there is a virus outbreak in a small village in Zaire in Africa. Two US army virologist visit the village and leave after taking blood samples. Shortly after the village is eradicated by an airstrike. After a jump to current time Col. Sam Daniels played by Dustin Hoffman is investigating a virus outbreak in the same region. After he returned to the USA his superior Gen. Billy Ford played by legendary Morgan Freeman quickly delegates him to other tasks while there is an outbreak in the USA of a strange illness. This is just the beginning of an enjoyable and intense story. It is a cat and mouse game on several levels. It has got twists and something like an all-star cast. Lets start with Dustin Hoffman who is a well acclaimed actor and delivers. There is Morgan Freeman and the statement that there is no bad movie with him. I agree and he is as always excellent. Together with Rene Russo, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Spacy, Patrick Dempsey and Cuba Gooding jr there is one of the strongest cast you can imagine. The acting is good and there is no misstep. The acting and story improve each other and go hand in hand. The twist and especially the ending make the film memorable. It is relative scientifically accurate for a Hollywood movie but tropes and action has to be included to be more mainstream or interesting. If you want something really accurate you should watch “The Andromeda Strain from 1971 (Have not seen the newer one). It is scientifically accurate but because of this a contender for boredom for many. What questions me is why this movie is forgotten. Even in my circle of friends that watched it in cinema and thought it was one of the best movies in that year forgot that it existed. It was a financial success as far as I know and many critics praised it. Overall you have and immersive and engaging movie with great actors. Worth rewatching and should be remembered. Remark: The used bomb really exist and is a terrible weapon. It creates an aerosol that is widespread and shortly after ignited. It creates an area of depression as the oxygen is removed (and that damages lungs even outside the explosion area). It is horrible what we humans invented to kill other humans.… Expand

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gracjanskiApr 1, 2021

the movie has a lot of logical mistakes in the story. But it does entertain well and the actors are great. Also the story has some depth with the political fights in the background.

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Rcavey92212Mar 18, 2020

Is there a movie more fitting now of being revisited. I've always loved outbreak although it's an eco thriller there are so many elements of it that feel like a genre film. In fact it sort of reminds of the blob remake in some ways. DustinIs there a movie more fitting now of being revisited. I've always loved outbreak although it's an eco thriller there are so many elements of it that feel like a genre film. In fact it sort of reminds of the blob remake in some ways. Dustin Hoffman (Tootsie), Rene Russo (Thor), Morgan Freeman (Bucket List), Donald Sutherland ( Hunger Games), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) and Patrick Dempsey (Scream 3) head a solid cast as a virus breaks in a small town because of a cute little, smuggled monkey. The army doctors and CDC race against time as the town begins to die out as the government has alternate options. The movie us thrilling, edge of your seat popcorn entertainment. It's fun but easily relatable because of the solid performances and intelligent screenplay. Unlike our current state as of now the film offers a positive solution that we are all hoping for.

Budget: $50m
Domestic Box Office: $68m
Worldwide Box Office: $190m

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MglovesfunApr 3, 2020

While undoubtedly nonsense, it's kind of enjoyable in a 90s action movie sort of way. If you liked movies such as True Lies, you'll probably like this.

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Steven1981Mar 22, 2020

Outbreak is quite simply a film about some virus or contagious disease which originally came from a monkey I think and people are looking for a cure. An airborne killer virus that's spreading faster than butter on a slice of toast withOutbreak is quite simply a film about some virus or contagious disease which originally came from a monkey I think and people are looking for a cure. An airborne killer virus that's spreading faster than butter on a slice of toast with everyone turning up dead or sick. Bombs are dropped on those who are sick, infected or carrying this horrible virus in order to stop the spread of the disease which seems a bit cruel instead of curing them just blow them to bits lol... Outbreak is a disaster, drama type thriller and stars Rene Russo, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland and was made in 1995 which was a fairly decent era for movies since Species and Assassins were dropped in 1995 which I liked because they are good movies. The acting in Outbreak is okay and pretty much all the actors and characters are likeable especially Rene Russo and the films pretty decent and overall entertaining.… Expand

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