I don't understand why this film is currently scoring 6.9 on IMDb. Whilst the plot is intrinsically interesting, Contagion never really delivers any suspense, tension or drama.

The plot meanders along, and along the way we get treated to some information of how infectious diseases can spread. This was actually the most interesting part of the film.

I think one of the main reasons why it fails to grab one's interest is that the majority of scenes take place in a somewhat sanitised setting - mostly offices and laboratories. Sure, there are a few scenes of emergency hospitals and one scene of looting, but the "human" and social consequences of the outbreak are left under-explored.

Overall, disappointing and tedious.