A 4.4 for this movie is a travesty - Virus (1999) Discussion

[–] Jazzie3789 15 years ago

I think you're being far too generous. I gave it a 3.
Entertaining at certain moments but overall a hot mess.

Where have all the good writers gone?

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[–] appolospb 14 years ago

Get real , there are movies that are far far far worse then this one. Ever watched rubbish like 'Meet the spartans' or disaster move to name a few. This film is predictable but enjoyable and worth at least a 5 or 6.

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[–] Jazzie3789 14 years ago

Uggh. "Meet the Spartans" and "Disaster Movie" would get a big fat ZERO if I could, maybe even a negative number. Now, those two movies are absolutely HORRIFIC. I would have to be PAID to watch them again. This movie still sucked though. It was good acting and good direction but the monster and the script needed great improvement.

Where have all the good writers gone?

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[–] thejudge1964 14 years ago

I saw this in the movie theater. It was entertaining enough. I'd say a 7 out of 10. You guys are unmerciful!

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[–] scottx 14 years ago

You bet, for me it was one of the most horrific movies i've ever seen.
Its so underrated..

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[–] thejudge1964 14 years ago

- scottx on Sun Aug 15 2010 06:46:40
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You bet, for me it was one of the most horrific movies I've ever seen.
Its so underrated.

I remember seeing this in the movie theater with a friend. We we both shocked that the movie theater was almost empty and on a weekend!

My guess, is the movie just wasn't promoted properly. Seventy -five percent of the movie experience is the audience you share the viewing experience with. If there aren't enough people mirroring your enjoyment, the perception that the movie was done well and was entertaining tanks.

Case in point, many grind house films were pretty bad, but the audience reaction was so over the top, that these movies achieve cult film status. I think "Virus" will eventually find it's audience. It's just a matter of time.

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[–] civetcat 14 years ago

Yeah, I gave it a 3 as well. In the start of the film, we find Don Sutherland with a pistol in his mouth. No doubt he had just read the script. Ooooh, robotics, now that'll thrill the 17-year-olds.

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[–] bigpeeler 14 years ago

LOL. "..just read the script." Well done.

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[–] PearlyOne 13 years ago

If they would give it a -3 it would be more deserving...Why do they keep making such trash? terrible acting , silly storyline and the chase scenes were so bad...absolutely no value as a movie...nothing was interesting..just another trashy "formula movie".

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