I Am Legend
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 14, 2007
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mathewB.Dec 29, 2007
Completely ineffective. Bad special effects, and unintersting. Smith has nothing ti do, and film does not address the meaning of humanity at all. So all you have left are dull monolouges and very poor action sequences.
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JoeD.Dec 29, 2007
This movie had the perfect balance of drama, horror and brilliant cinematography. Smith played the part of Neville perfectly, and the idea that a cancer cure could become a modern plague certainly shook me a little. Overall a fantastic movie This movie had the perfect balance of drama, horror and brilliant cinematography. Smith played the part of Neville perfectly, and the idea that a cancer cure could become a modern plague certainly shook me a little. Overall a fantastic movie I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys some intelligence with their action… Expand
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DominickMDec 29, 2007
bad CGI bad acting terrible story
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EvanODec 29, 2007
I really enjoyed this movie. Will Smith is perfect for this part. The ending was below average, the only thing not making this a 10. Some of the things did not make sense like running water and TV. there's no electricity how does his I really enjoyed this movie. Will Smith is perfect for this part. The ending was below average, the only thing not making this a 10. Some of the things did not make sense like running water and TV. there's no electricity how does his stereo work! If you can ignore that, you will love this movie… Expand
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BrettDec 28, 2007
I did not see any problem with the CG. Granted it was used a bit too much, but i didnt think it subtracted from the movie. You have to take this movie with a grain of salt. Some of it you had to throw out your knowledge of reality, but if I did not see any problem with the CG. Granted it was used a bit too much, but i didnt think it subtracted from the movie. You have to take this movie with a grain of salt. Some of it you had to throw out your knowledge of reality, but if you look hard enough you can find something like that in every movie, am I wrong? The movie overall was good. The suspense was great throughout, the action convincing, and the ending was a sweet finale to a nice plot.… Expand
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NickG.Dec 28, 2007
Whoever cut the trailer for this movie deserves and academy award. It really made me want to see this very disappointing movie. The image of Will Smith and his dog in an empty New York was the best thing in the movie. Once the story kicks Whoever cut the trailer for this movie deserves and academy award. It really made me want to see this very disappointing movie. The image of Will Smith and his dog in an empty New York was the best thing in the movie. Once the story kicks in...it sucks. There are story holes you could drive a truck through. Like...why does a woman and a kid travel easily through this nightmare without a scratch and Will Smith is stuggling to survive...sleeping in a bathtub at night with a gun? There are too many problems to mention here...but in the end it's just a hyped up zombie movie.… Expand
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chrisf.Dec 28, 2007
the movie was amazing and it is oscar worthy. but the one thing i didn't like was the ending its to bad Will Smith had to die, hes an amazing actor.
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GayleL.Dec 28, 2007
Not much dialogue here! Just a silly zombie movie. Boring....and disappointing.
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BillcoDec 27, 2007
I enjoyed about two-thirds of this movie, right up until the piss-poor CG started ruining the show. That was a job for actors in makeup, with a conservative application of top-quality CG to add highlights. The ending also made me want to I enjoyed about two-thirds of this movie, right up until the piss-poor CG started ruining the show. That was a job for actors in makeup, with a conservative application of top-quality CG to add highlights. The ending also made me want to stab whoever wrote the screenplay in both eyes - they don't deserve to see any movie ever again! It was handled so poorly, it reminded me of _BAD_ B-movie endings - bad as in "I'm going to record Geraldo over this tape". Good things about the movie: it's gorgeous (except for the CG). It has moments of amazingly high tension in its minimalism. Will Smith is still Will Smith, but he fits the role surprisingly well, his lack of emotion actually works in this scenario. The pace was good, the few long droning moments seemed purposeful in adding to the teeth-grinding tension and gloom. The storyline itself held much potential but it could have been better explored with a few more minutes of screen time. This movie wasn't bad at all, but I can't help feeling it could have been so much better!… Expand
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JasonC.Dec 27, 2007
Will Smith was disappointing, I was leaving the theater wanting more from what seemed to have Epic possibilities. Although there were parts that did not make sense, like how did his water work? and how did his electricity work? I thought the Will Smith was disappointing, I was leaving the theater wanting more from what seemed to have Epic possibilities. Although there were parts that did not make sense, like how did his water work? and how did his electricity work? I thought the film could have been saved if they would have gotten someone with greater acting chops to consume most of the individual dialog, Smith as Neville was not convincing for the majority of the film with no other actors , only certain actors can pull this off and be succussful, via Tom Hanks (Cast Away),Kevin Costner(Dances with Wolves) off the top of my head come to mind, but with this film I was concerned about Smith, and I thought he was dissapointing.… Expand
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CharlieM.Dec 26, 2007
I thought it was terrible, yes the CGI and effects were really quite good, but the plot and the ending were terrible. I would not recommend it.
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TracyA.Dec 26, 2007
The CG effects killed this movie for me. Whatever the movie had going for it in the beginning evaporated the moment the CG lioness sank her fangs into her digital prey. The zombies had the look and feel of an animated comic book. The truly The CG effects killed this movie for me. Whatever the movie had going for it in the beginning evaporated the moment the CG lioness sank her fangs into her digital prey. The zombies had the look and feel of an animated comic book. The truly scary zombies were the ones you didn't see or barely caught glimpses of when the main character was being chased. The final overhead shot of small town America with it's pretty white church made me want to retch.… Expand
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StephenC.Dec 26, 2007
I can't really say it was the best movie. In fact I was very disapointed. They've used the "infection thing so many times it's retarded. [***SPOILER***] This movie had it's parts, but the whole movie was miserable after I can't really say it was the best movie. In fact I was very disapointed. They've used the "infection thing so many times it's retarded. [***SPOILER***] This movie had it's parts, but the whole movie was miserable after the dog died.… Expand
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PotsosDec 25, 2007
So many plot holes and inconsistancies I'm not going to even attempt to fit them all. Will Smith is great, the dog (I'm not kidding) is probably the best dog acting I've ever seem on film. However, the bottom line is this: So many plot holes and inconsistancies I'm not going to even attempt to fit them all. Will Smith is great, the dog (I'm not kidding) is probably the best dog acting I've ever seem on film. However, the bottom line is this: Hollywood movies are made for Americans. Thus, this movie betrays it's book title by replacing the darkseekers legendary hatred for the doctor with the safety of "divine intervention/martyr on the cross". And just as in real life, God is absolved of blame for the disaster, but credited for the salvation.… Expand
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RobertI.Dec 25, 2007
Entertaining, but not as deeply scary as the original. Does anyone remember Omega Man with Charlton Heston, one of the creepiest films ever made? A real nightmare maker.
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KH.Dec 25, 2007
If you keep your expecations low, you'll enjoy this movie. After a strong beginning, the writers lose their way and we end up with a very formulaic and underwhelming ending. Characters are introduced that are irrelevant and creatures If you keep your expecations low, you'll enjoy this movie. After a strong beginning, the writers lose their way and we end up with a very formulaic and underwhelming ending. Characters are introduced that are irrelevant and creatures are introduced that are not sufficiently conveyed. The CGI of the creatures is unusually poor and the movie makers deserve lots of criticism for that. Fun movie, but only if you turn your brain completely off.… Expand
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CoreyCDec 23, 2007
This movie was a great time, especially if you 1) don't hate "zombie" movies; 2) enjoy apocalyptic themed films. Smith was great, the NYC aftermath captivating, and the scares genuine. Several reviews mention that the final third of the This movie was a great time, especially if you 1) don't hate "zombie" movies; 2) enjoy apocalyptic themed films. Smith was great, the NYC aftermath captivating, and the scares genuine. Several reviews mention that the final third of the film declines noticably, yet I disagree. I suppose that the very mention of God is enough to turn off those who would file a lawsuit to remove the ten commandments from public buildings rather than to simply ignore the plaques and truly observe the right of free speech and tolerance, and since militant athiests seem to be permitted to speak for everyone, a warning about the final third of the film should be expected. However, it is not evangelical, preachy, or heavy-handed. It simply suggests that faith and science can co-exist, like the crazy theory that people can. Really good movie.… Expand
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ClaireG.Dec 22, 2007
I was stressed and scared with the pulse of the flim. Of course after there is a lot to discuss regarding the sequences and story line, however, that is even more bang for your buck. I like Will Smith, I like the setting and the concept, and I was stressed and scared with the pulse of the flim. Of course after there is a lot to discuss regarding the sequences and story line, however, that is even more bang for your buck. I like Will Smith, I like the setting and the concept, and although the artist licence and zombie special effects were over the top, it still made for a good film. I have no problem with having handed over my cash and time to view this in the theatre.… Expand
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GnyquF.Dec 22, 2007
Of course this movie has some redeeming qualities. Will smith is pretty good and some of the concepts are cool. Unfortunately there is WAY too much CGI to the point that I would compare the realism to Jumanji of the 90s topped with a one Of course this movie has some redeeming qualities. Will smith is pretty good and some of the concepts are cool. Unfortunately there is WAY too much CGI to the point that I would compare the realism to Jumanji of the 90s topped with a one dimensional plot that doesn't go beyond the overused last minute savior cure for humanity's most recent and destructive super virus. I would rather see No Country For Old Men Six times than see I Am Legend again.… Expand
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AndyADec 22, 2007
If you
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GaborA.Dec 22, 2007
Could a been, should a been, would a been, but wasn't good movie. This here is a moments flick. A few good moments, a lot of bad ones. This movie was supposed to be made by Ridley Scott over a decade ago. That also would have helped a Could a been, should a been, would a been, but wasn't good movie. This here is a moments flick. A few good moments, a lot of bad ones. This movie was supposed to be made by Ridley Scott over a decade ago. That also would have helped a lot because simply these ideas are getting old. When the book was written some of these ideas were revolutionary. Now they're just tired.… Expand
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JasonM.Dec 22, 2007
Its an ok movie. It was fun at times but it just couldnt hold the excitement of the beginning. I absolutely hate the typical Hollywood ending. Such a departure from the book that the movie misses the point. Ok CGI. Zombies way too Its an ok movie. It was fun at times but it just couldnt hold the excitement of the beginning. I absolutely hate the typical Hollywood ending. Such a departure from the book that the movie misses the point. Ok CGI. Zombies way too overanimated to be believeable. Oh well, the masses will love it.… Expand
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PhilB.Dec 21, 2007
The only good part of this movie is when you get to see SHREK. Other than that ....it sucks. Too bad I cant put -1.
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MattWkDec 21, 2007
6.5 actually. The movie wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. The Idea itself was good but the story could have been better. Not worth watching in the movie theater. The ending was weak. The monsters were lame.
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NickL.Dec 20, 2007
This movie was amazing!!!!
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MarcelK.Dec 20, 2007
This movie is good - really good. [***SPOILER***] If you are able to look over a couple of plot holes (i.e. why did everybody in New York die at the same time, how do they get to Nevada at the end when all the bridges out of Manhattan are This movie is good - really good. [***SPOILER***] If you are able to look over a couple of plot holes (i.e. why did everybody in New York die at the same time, how do they get to Nevada at the end when all the bridges out of Manhattan are destroyed). What I liked the most about the movie was the pacing, all the major plot points happen at the right time. That being said, don't expect anything groundbreaking, it is a solid remake of an already great original movie based on a original book.… Expand
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JoshCDec 20, 2007
Very good movie I find. This is probably the only movie that made me jumpy. The surprise scenes will get you jumping out of your seat unexpectingly. The one scene in the dark creepy building was intense as well. However the only problem that Very good movie I find. This is probably the only movie that made me jumpy. The surprise scenes will get you jumping out of your seat unexpectingly. The one scene in the dark creepy building was intense as well. However the only problem that kind of annoyed me in this movie were the monsters, they seemed a bit fake obviously...but overall I really like this movie it was unexpecting story but very good. I think its a must watch if you want a thrill or get intense.… Expand
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AndrijaP.Dec 20, 2007
Fun to watch but full of movie-ruining plot holes and consistency issues (think about the ending for instance), this movie would not have been worth it without Smith's amazing performance.
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PeterO.Dec 20, 2007
Warning: People who digged Transformers (and such High Octane - Emotionless movies) do not bother with I Am Legend, because it's not for you.
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DMDec 20, 2007
Gee, "OMEGA MAN" re-visited 36 years later. Much more competent lead actor, CGI that was not available in 1971, and much more imiginative make-up than was available then as well! Worth a matinee ticket.
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TonyLDec 19, 2007
Fades during the last 1/3 of the movie. I thought the deer chasing scene was a blantant product placement. Why would you hunt a deer like that?
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vidManDec 19, 2007
The movie was good. It was very suspenseful. However, the ending was very anti-climactic.
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BitBurnDec 19, 2007
Apart from the weak animation scenes, this film was terrific. Scarry, heartfelt, powerful. Good performance by Will Smith. Warning: For adults only. Kids under 18 don't bother going.
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willsucksDec 19, 2007
What a stinker , not worth a penny to go see . I was so bored , yawn not even worth my review.
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NickMDec 19, 2007
I really wanted to enjoy this movie, but it had so many shortcomings. It started really well but then kind of dwindled. There were several times in this movie where I expected some more info but never got it. Like, how did the creatures set I really wanted to enjoy this movie, but it had so many shortcomings. It started really well but then kind of dwindled. There were several times in this movie where I expected some more info but never got it. Like, how did the creatures set that trap? Aren't they supposed to not be human at all any more? I just had questions that were created but never answered. This movie could have had so much more depth with a little more work, but it just wasn't there. It all felt kind of shallow at the end.… Expand
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AlexK.Dec 19, 2007
The first two thirds of this movie are the most intruiging and nerve-gnawing than any other movie i've seen...the turnout was a little foggy, but necessary.
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DavidD.Dec 19, 2007
This was a very entertaining movie. I know for the die hard fans of the book it might be a little disappointing but i personally like the premise of one person vs. the world and the environment (ala Castaway). As for J S's comment about This was a very entertaining movie. I know for the die hard fans of the book it might be a little disappointing but i personally like the premise of one person vs. the world and the environment (ala Castaway). As for J S's comment about how if you take the top four reviews off it would be a big drop off. Well Mr. Math Genius, Actually if you take all 35 reviews and divide them by total score, it comes out to 67. If you take the top four reviews off of there and divide it by 31, it comes out to 65. Wow!! HUGE difference, huh? Sigh! dope!… Expand
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KennethM.Dec 19, 2007
A potentially jaw dropping movie utterly destroyed by the most aweful revisionest ending it has ever been my misfortune to witness.
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HollyR.Dec 18, 2007
Was sooooooooooo looking forward to this movie after I loved Omega Man in the 70's. However, Omega Man was far better because both Neville and the Infected characters were dealt with in depth. In this movie, only Neville's Was sooooooooooo looking forward to this movie after I loved Omega Man in the 70's. However, Omega Man was far better because both Neville and the Infected characters were dealt with in depth. In this movie, only Neville's character was really given any thought and as excellent as this was, the lack of anything about the infected ruined this film for me. In Omega Man, Methias' People were scary not just because they were out to kill, but because they were bizarre, organized and smart. The infected in this movie could have been the same ones from 28 Weeks Later. Wondering after the movie if I had been overly critical, I bought the novel. Already into the first couple of chapters the infected are revealed to be much more complex and interesting than this movie portrayed them. The lack of balance totally ruined it.… Expand
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ArleneK.Dec 18, 2007
Terrible movie!
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JordonBDec 18, 2007
Great scenic graphics of New York city. some parts had excessively shaky cinematography such as the deer scene. the ending ruined the movie.
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FannieC.Dec 18, 2007
This is a very good movie... I went throw different type of emotion! Will Smith is very good!
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CloydE.Dec 18, 2007
I don't know what people really look for in movies , I have read most of the reviews and some of them I was really surprise at some of there comments. Will Smith did well, when I go to a movie I don't expect very thing to each up I don't know what people really look for in movies , I have read most of the reviews and some of them I was really surprise at some of there comments. Will Smith did well, when I go to a movie I don't expect very thing to each up to all of my expectation but I do want to to really enjoy the movie. If a movie is bad to me it's because it was total out of text form what I thought it would be like. The movie was good , the man played the part well and all the other action effects did just what they were suppose to do, what more do you want Some people just don't want to give credit where credit is due.… Expand
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MattDec 18, 2007
This movie would have been so much better if it had ended like the book. Instead of a shocking and moralizing twist end that makes you consider what it's like to be in someone else's shoes, we get a bland end. Still, a great movie This movie would have been so much better if it had ended like the book. Instead of a shocking and moralizing twist end that makes you consider what it's like to be in someone else's shoes, we get a bland end. Still, a great movie about a man's battle with loneliness and the creeping insanity it begets. Great atmospheric movie. Don't watch this if all you want is action or scares.… Expand
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JSDec 17, 2007
Note that the top four ratings for this film are all from New York sources. Take those out, and the movie scores much lower.
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BenB.Dec 17, 2007
Oh, how I wanted to like this movie
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AdamK.Dec 17, 2007
I saw I am legend and I was bored. The premise is great and could have been so great, but it failed to deliver..(yeah I saw omega man when I was 12). So picture castaway, but instead of Tom Hanks, slip in Will Smith and some angry super I saw I am legend and I was bored. The premise is great and could have been so great, but it failed to deliver..(yeah I saw omega man when I was 12). So picture castaway, but instead of Tom Hanks, slip in Will Smith and some angry super zombies....(read more) Don't get me wrong...there are many scenes that grip you with tension...but it seems like the zombie porn and collapse of society concept has come to an end with this one...they did a great job making NY look empty and over grown I have to say...but with so few people on the screen you need a really good actor keeping you in to it...will smith can't carry the role. I think worst of all were the zombies...I think they were all CGI which made it feel awkward...all this work to create a reality of end of days and then throw in CGI super zombies? When they screamed their mouths were the size of the grand canyon...but to try to get real about an unreal movie...these zombies could scale 4 story building like lightening...they could crash their heads into windshields 15 times and not get hurt...they had a virus that made them nuts and thirsty for people, but how does that make them invincible...bullets stop them but breaking through a plexiglass wall with their heads or a windshield doesn't slow them down...whatever... skip it all together.… Expand
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SimonC.Dec 17, 2007
I had low expectations going in, due to some of the criticisms I had read online. I ended up being engrossed by this film. Will Smith's tour de force performance as a man driven to the brink of insanity by the loss of his family and his I had low expectations going in, due to some of the criticisms I had read online. I ended up being engrossed by this film. Will Smith's tour de force performance as a man driven to the brink of insanity by the loss of his family and his partial responsibility for essentially wiping out all of humankind is heart-breaking. There are bits of humor and action and lots of tension, and overall, a very satisfying end in my opinion. Bravo.… Expand
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IanI.Dec 17, 2007
I loved the first half of the movie, will smith is surprisingly an amazing actor. I agree with Austin chronicle, the downfall was with the horribly generic CG zombies and the bad acting of the woman and child in the second half. One of the I loved the first half of the movie, will smith is surprisingly an amazing actor. I agree with Austin chronicle, the downfall was with the horribly generic CG zombies and the bad acting of the woman and child in the second half. One of the best movies I've seen in a while ruined by CG.… Expand
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ColbyS.Dec 17, 2007
I can't be the only one who saw this as a blatant ripoff of 28 Days Later. Come on. And Will Smith is only popular because chicks dig his body.
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BillyS.Dec 17, 2007
I Am Nauseous.
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BrandonS.Dec 17, 2007
The running argument against this movie from many review sites holds up. It's a great movie until it's last 15 minutes or so, and then it kind of tanks. It's a shame too. For people who claim it's not acting if The running argument against this movie from many review sites holds up. It's a great movie until it's last 15 minutes or so, and then it kind of tanks. It's a shame too. For people who claim it's not acting if you're acting like yourself... you probably don't know anything about acting or movies. Will Smith gives an amazing performance that blends what he seems to have learned in Pursuit of Happyness with the characters he's been playing since Independence Day. The result is a character who is extremely capable put into a situation where he is physically battling monsters as well as psychologically battling loneliness, hopelessness, desperation, and guilt. No other actor that I can think of could pull that off, and Will Smith does so effortlessly. The CGi monsters drag the movie down substantially. They are basically cartoons. This isn't anything against the CGI process, but rather the artist who created the film. The monsters often times look at the screen and shriek, and when they do so, the artists felt the need to make their jaws hyperextend to make their mouths wider and therefore more "frightening". Think of the mask from Scream, for instance. This is absolute cartooning 101 and it makes the monsters ridiculous and unfrightening. Poor directing choice and poor use of artist license. I think the biggest shame is that the majority fo the cast probably had no idea this stupidity was going to be put into place until the premiere.… Expand
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ChrisDec 17, 2007
Not really like the book, but good in its own right. Will Smith was pretty believable and the action was heart pounding.
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TonyZ.Dec 17, 2007
Best performance of Will Smith since Ali.
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RubinM.Dec 17, 2007
The movie sucked. Its a good thing that didn't paid for it. But, either way I spent 90min of my life watching this stupid movie, therefore, I'm thinking about seeking some sort of reparation from Paramount Pictures.
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JoeB.Dec 17, 2007
A bore. I agree Will Smith is a fine actor, but he is terribly miscast in this feature. I believe Robert Downey Jr would have been a much better choice. This is essentially a one man show, and requires a very interesting personality to pull A bore. I agree Will Smith is a fine actor, but he is terribly miscast in this feature. I believe Robert Downey Jr would have been a much better choice. This is essentially a one man show, and requires a very interesting personality to pull it off. Smith is a consummate leading man, but like all leading men - strong silent and not super deep. That is what we require of our leading men. This story forces the main character to struggle against survival, a fight to find a cure, and to stave off his own insanity. That role calls for a much more multi-dimensional actor. I was hoping "legend" would either get eaten by lions, or mauled by vampires. by 30 minutes into the film, I was ready for him to loose.… Expand
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RHowDec 17, 2007
I found the movie to be boring. The "Omega Man" was much more entertaining...in a 70's kinda way.
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BruceC.Dec 17, 2007
Will Smith saves the world (again) and saves this movie with a surprisingly strong performance. Based on the same short story as Charlton Heston's "The Omega Man", Will plays a scientist trying to find a vaccine to cure a virus that Will Smith saves the world (again) and saves this movie with a surprisingly strong performance. Based on the same short story as Charlton Heston's "The Omega Man", Will plays a scientist trying to find a vaccine to cure a virus that turns humans into mindless zombies. He does a great job with a weak script, and despite his acting and some terrific special effects, the movie falls apart eventually. An above average 7 out of 10.… Expand
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LongL.Dec 17, 2007
Smith is a really great actor.The first hour of the movie was very attractive.But middle part was not so good.Ending was really powerful.So i think 7 is the best score.
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WillH.Dec 17, 2007
Pay attention to amplitude in reviews. This is a kind of movie that some people would love and some would love to hate. If you don't want to watch a horror film with zombies, simply do not go. In any other way, it's a wonderful Pay attention to amplitude in reviews. This is a kind of movie that some people would love and some would love to hate. If you don't want to watch a horror film with zombies, simply do not go. In any other way, it's a wonderful piece with superior everything - acting, artist work, gfx, and good story.… Expand
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MovieCriticDec 16, 2007
Horrible, noisy. This is film is a crude advertisement for medical products and services, by its scary dramatization of "virus epidemics", extending the theme of the earlier film, "28 Days", however, "28 Days" was skillfully done and Horrible, noisy. This is film is a crude advertisement for medical products and services, by its scary dramatization of "virus epidemics", extending the theme of the earlier film, "28 Days", however, "28 Days" was skillfully done and entertaining. "I Am Legend" is garbage. From now on, just seeing Will Smith's face in an interview sends me into shock. This film is the epidemic.… Expand
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JonKDec 16, 2007
I thought this movie was very enjoyable. A slight bit "evangelical" at one point but that was virtually it. Being somewhat agnostic, I didn't feel I was being told what to think. Will Smith was fantastic. Vast emotional range, laughing, I thought this movie was very enjoyable. A slight bit "evangelical" at one point but that was virtually it. Being somewhat agnostic, I didn't feel I was being told what to think. Will Smith was fantastic. Vast emotional range, laughing, crying, scared, hopeful. It was entertaining and that's why I go to a movie like this. A few minor faults but very good.… Expand
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KeithJDec 16, 2007
I would have given it a 6, but I gave it a 7 to somewhat counteract the buffoons who gave it a zero. Why on earth would you give this movie a zero? It's better than typical Hollywood, and Smith does a good job conveying a man who's I would have given it a 6, but I gave it a 7 to somewhat counteract the buffoons who gave it a zero. Why on earth would you give this movie a zero? It's better than typical Hollywood, and Smith does a good job conveying a man who's at or slightly past the edge of sanity. I didn't see him as all that "messianic", as some of the reviews allude to; in fact, there's not much in the movie to suggest he's anything more than a well-informed and well-equipped survivor. The injection of God annoyed me slightly, and there are some gaps of logic - things that probably warrant explanation but aren't explained. (Are the vampires smart enough to move a mannequin and set a booby trap?) Overall, this won't be the best movie you've ever seen, but it's solid and thought-provoking entertainment with a charismatic star.… Expand
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DanielS.Dec 16, 2007
This was a great movie. l
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DanielD.Dec 16, 2007
I thought the movie was very well done. Will gave a wonderful performance as Robert Neville.
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MaryM.Dec 16, 2007
Good Movie with lots of emotion. Will Smith was brilliant. Lots of jump out of your seat moments. I would think twice about taking a child under 12. There were quite a few children in the theatre with us and many were visibly shaken when the Good Movie with lots of emotion. Will Smith was brilliant. Lots of jump out of your seat moments. I would think twice about taking a child under 12. There were quite a few children in the theatre with us and many were visibly shaken when the movie was over.… Expand
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LouisK.Dec 16, 2007
this is one of the best movies i have ever watched i think, with this movie it just proves that will smith is one of the best actors in the world and I love the end and his heroic death i love movies with this kind of end.
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AdamL.Dec 16, 2007
After a pretty good first half, the movie comes to a screeching halt with the arrival of two entirely unnecessary characters. I highly urge everyone to go read the original novel to see just how short this movie has fallen. Bad CGI, too.
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JoeDec 16, 2007
Amazing movie the start, Beginning and end. If u haven't seen this movie u must see it.
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JoeG.Dec 16, 2007
The movie started very, very strongly with Smith racing through Manhattan's steel canyons after a herd of whitetails in a Shelby GT. Smith and his dog provide a great experience during the first hour of so of the movie, alone in New The movie started very, very strongly with Smith racing through Manhattan's steel canyons after a herd of whitetails in a Shelby GT. Smith and his dog provide a great experience during the first hour of so of the movie, alone in New York. However, the ending was disappointing (cop out?). The "Fred" scene was very good though -- a classic suspense/horror scene.… Expand
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KyleJ.Dec 16, 2007
I found the most of the movie depressing in a way. I was so sad about what happened with his dog. Will Smith gives an awesome performance though. Good story with good acting by Smith and his Dog.
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SteveDec 16, 2007
The most unfortunate part of the movie is that the entire reason Robert Neville becomes a legend is *entirely* different than in the book. The reasons are not even remotely similar, and incidentally, the book's ending is what makes the The most unfortunate part of the movie is that the entire reason Robert Neville becomes a legend is *entirely* different than in the book. The reasons are not even remotely similar, and incidentally, the book's ending is what makes the story as good as it is. The spirit of the book is upheld through about half the movie (Will Smith does very well portraying Neville), but then the story drastically changes from the book after that. The reason that Robert Neville becomes a legend is quite interesting and makes for a very good read. I highly recommend the book (it's ~200 pages), but I cannot recommend the movie. I give the movie a 5 only because Will Smith captured the character of Robert Neville well.… Expand
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AsherR.Dec 16, 2007
This is an excellent film that is amazing to watch. Will Smith was very good and the plot wasn't bad. It is unlike most things that you see in theaters. My only criticism is that it had a few plot holes but is otherwise enthralling. The This is an excellent film that is amazing to watch. Will Smith was very good and the plot wasn't bad. It is unlike most things that you see in theaters. My only criticism is that it had a few plot holes but is otherwise enthralling. The bottom line is that this is a movie worth seeing if you want to try doing something different for once.… Expand
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MikeDec 16, 2007
Overall this movie, isn't bad. But it could have been soooo much more! I The special effects they did to New York ciry were excellent! The atmosphere was just perfect, I would of liked it to be a little "darker" but still they did a Overall this movie, isn't bad. But it could have been soooo much more! I The special effects they did to New York ciry were excellent! The atmosphere was just perfect, I would of liked it to be a little "darker" but still they did a great job. The opening scene where he drives the shelby was great as well! I really got into the movie, but it all went down hill for me, when he was "saved" by that woman, the movie seemed to run out of ideas by that time and got really slow and boring. To top it all off, the monsters were really fake looking as they were CG. By the end the movie is just a mess. See it on DVD.… Expand
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PHB.Dec 16, 2007
Horrible ending. If ruined the other 2/3s of the movie for me. Did it remind anybody of the wicked terrible ending to the movie "Signs"?
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LouisCC.Dec 16, 2007
Surprisingly entertaining. Didn't expect much, but it's actually quite good in spite of being done many times before.
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LewisP.Dec 16, 2007
First of all, I was wondering how the female survivor and her son were able to get out of NYC so easily at the end of the movie. If she drove her car maybe she would have taken the Henry Hudson Parkway to the Bronx and then upstate. But wait First of all, I was wondering how the female survivor and her son were able to get out of NYC so easily at the end of the movie. If she drove her car maybe she would have taken the Henry Hudson Parkway to the Bronx and then upstate. But wait a second--if the Army blew up the Brooklyn Bridge in order to prevent people from leaving Manhattan, wouldn't they have blown up all the bridges? So how did the two get to the "colony"? Maybe she was able to drive the car on to the Staten Island Ferry and figure out how to operate it (if you believe a ridiculous scenario like that, you probably rated this movie a "10"). There were other things in "I am Legend" that I found to be too incredible to be believable. For example, when we first meet the mutants, they don't seem intelligent enough to hatch a plan to do anything except bite people. But toward the end, they seem to be organized with a leader, capable of going after Will Smith. And how did they figure out where Will Smith was living? All of a sudden they have such great intelligence? If they had such capabilities, why didn't they track Will Smith (in his home) earlier? Even if one was engrossed by the first two Acts of this script (and I certainly wasn't) , Act 3 fell apart completely. Will Smith is so depressed because he has no one to talk to and when he finally meets the female survivor and her son, instead of being overwhelmingly happy that he's no longer alone and can talk to somebody, he ends up almost immediately arguing with her about the existence of the 'colony'. The chemistry between the two is almost non-existent and the writers attempt to 'humanize' Will Smith by giving him some lame lines about how he likes reggae music. And what about that scene where Will Smith is so depressed that he decides to play a game of kill-the-mutants with his car. I couldn't tell if this was one of Will Smith's dream sequences but if it wasn't, it didn't make a hell of a lot of sense. Here's a guy who's been spending all his time trying to save humanity by finding a vaccine that will transform the mutants and after he loses his dog, he goes to the trouble of setting up floodlights at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge and (for kicks) tries to kill as many mutants as he can. Was he trying to commit suicide or was it the director's decision to (awkwardly) place the hero in jeopardy and get him out of it? If it was still night out, how was Will Smith able to drive home in the dark without being attacked by a horde of mutants? Most unimpressive were the flashback scenes explaining how the virus wiped out humanity. There's no buildup, no tension whatsoever. Within a few hours, the virus has infected most people in Manhattan and they're all trying to escape. The movie would have been much more compelling if the infection was gradual and we saw how people coped with the transformation of their neighbors. Some reviewers have praised the film for its 'inspirational message'. In true 'faith-based' Christian fashion, it was God who told the female survivor that there was a colony in upstate New York (or was it Pennsylvania, I can't remember). But God takes a backseat when it comes to 'faith' in this movie. Rather it's "science" that's elevated to the status of true religion. "I am Legend" echoes the mantra which we've been hearing since the 50s that "science" somehow holds the key to solving our most unsolvable problems and allaying our deepest fears. The whole idea that a virus can in a matter of a few weeks (or even days or hours) can infect and destroy humankind is laughable. Even more laughable is that some scientist can come up with a "cure" in the form of a mysterious "vaccine" to reverse the effects of such a contagion. In reality, when people get sick from some kind of 'disease', it doesn't happen overnight. It usually takes years before symptoms manifest themselves. 'Scientists' have been trying to find a 'cure' for cancer for years and always boast that they're one step away from discovering the elusive clue. The same goes for the pie-in-the-sky stem cell research which has been touted as a potential panacea for most diseases. I'll believe more in I am Legend's mutants before I believe in stem cell researchers enabling paralytics to walk again! "I am Legend" has a few good special effects and that's why I give the film 3 stars. But even those cuddly mutants become tiresome after awhile. As for Will Smith--he was far superior in "I, Robot" which at least had a fairly engrossing story. If you like Zombie movies coupled with pseudo-religious pontification, then I am Legend might be for you. Otherwise, exercise your brain by reading a book (non-fiction would be most preferable after coping with one shrieking zombie after another).… Expand
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NickA.Dec 16, 2007
In his sophomore offering, director Francis Lawrence (who debuted with 2005
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NathanS.Dec 16, 2007
As good as this movie was, it wasn't without flaws. Naturally, it doesn't compare to the source material. However, Will Smith delivered an amazing, emotional performance. The plot worked flawlessly for the first half of the movie, As good as this movie was, it wasn't without flaws. Naturally, it doesn't compare to the source material. However, Will Smith delivered an amazing, emotional performance. The plot worked flawlessly for the first half of the movie, began to crumble a little for the second half, and only turned into a complete mess with the weak, almost cliched ending. All in all, it's a film worth seeing, if only just for Smith. It's certainly not for those seeking originality, though.… Expand
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MaxL.Dec 15, 2007
The third act made it a lesser movie after the initial setup and the potential for it to be great.
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TracyJacksonDec 15, 2007
Lack of any logic or common sense in the plot. Wasted a good actor Will Smith in this movie. I feel sorry for him to be associated with this film. What a waste of time and money to see it in the theater.
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JasminW.Dec 15, 2007
Week plot, poor logic, cheap scare instead of real suspense. Not worth the $9 or $10 bucks to see this movie in the theater. Don't bring your girlfriends to this movie as a date. I saw several couples walked out on this one.
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JeffSDec 15, 2007
It's not overly bad, but way too many changed plot point and an ending that completely twists the meaning of the book takes this a couple of notches down. While some CGI was good the creature were pure junk, and the necessary running It's not overly bad, but way too many changed plot point and an ending that completely twists the meaning of the book takes this a couple of notches down. While some CGI was good the creature were pure junk, and the necessary running zombie came back instead of the slow weak vampires from the book. It might be worth a view but if you have any respect for Matheson's work you'll know why this movie's final 1/3 fails in every way.… Expand
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ChadS.Dec 15, 2007
"I am Legend", the latest horror movie on steroids, makes potentially good use of a Bob Marley song during its end credits, which would've registered more strongly if we knew precisely how Dr. Neville(Will Smith) erred in man's "I am Legend", the latest horror movie on steroids, makes potentially good use of a Bob Marley song during its end credits, which would've registered more strongly if we knew precisely how Dr. Neville(Will Smith) erred in man's deevolution into feral zombies. His guilt isn't fully explained to the audience as he works on a cure to restore humankind back to its former incarnation. "I Am Legend" leaves a lot to the imagination. We never see the transformation, we suspect, to remind people of the superior "28 Days Later". "I Am Legend" doesn't scare like the Danny Boyle film because the weaponry neutralizes the threat of being easily picked off by the undead. "I Am Legend" is really for action aficionados. To be properly scared. the pursued needs to be completely vulnerable. There's not enough blood for the Fangoria-jetset. But it does get one thing right, adroitly and methodically. At first, Dr. Neville's patrols through a desolate New York landscape looks like fun, an adventure; but after a crucial plot point, his dystopian singularity becomes more readily apparent. "I Am Legend" self-corrects the error most films make about people in duress(mostly in war movies), the wide open spaces of the great outdoors disguises the hell they're living in. Unfortunately, "I Am Legend" isn't "Castaway"; it has commercial instincts. The film is better off with Dr. Neville talking to mannequins rather than live people, like Tom Hanks' one-sided monologues with a volleyball.… Expand
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MatthewDec 15, 2007
A decent film. Once the action picks up in the last third of the movie, it loses almost anything that made it unique (the excellent sense of isolation and dread with some well placed comic relief) and interesting, instead opting for stuff A decent film. Once the action picks up in the last third of the movie, it loses almost anything that made it unique (the excellent sense of isolation and dread with some well placed comic relief) and interesting, instead opting for stuff we've all seen way too many times (boom! run! fire! guns!). Also, as I left the theater, I couldn't help but be disappointed that the ending was changed from the original (which also makes the title of the story meaningless; the reasoning given in the actual movie is ridiculous and not nearly as compelling as that given in the book). Nevertheless, the first two thirds of the film were surprisingly enjoyable. If the power had gone out at the theater at that point I would have had a better impression of I Am Legend.… Expand
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MattBDec 15, 2007
Excellent film, more than just an action movie. The action scenes are mediocre, but the suspense makes up for it. The relationship between Neville and the dog and the last-man-left atmosphere are both extremely well done.
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MohsinK.Dec 15, 2007
One of the greatest movies all year. an unbelievably great performance by will smith and the best possible ending I could every imagine.
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EricP.Dec 15, 2007
Overall, i felt it was a great movie. Thrilling first first third, with suspenseful second third, accumulated to an interesting final third. Some people may like it, or not, but in the end, i felt it the most plausible ending. While the Overall, i felt it was a great movie. Thrilling first first third, with suspenseful second third, accumulated to an interesting final third. Some people may like it, or not, but in the end, i felt it the most plausible ending. While the ending could have gone either way, there will always be people who wouldn't like it. The movie took risks, and ended as a simply COOL movie.… Expand
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WillL.Dec 15, 2007
What a waste. Very simplistic story that could a been made as a TV movie of the week. To think I wanted to see this in IMAX, thank goodness it was sold out and saved me some cash.
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WayneSDec 15, 2007
Saw the movie tonight, and while it didn't blow me away, it was a decent flick. Will Smith gave a very good performance in the movie which is essentially a one man show for the majority of the movie. There is enough suspense and Saw the movie tonight, and while it didn't blow me away, it was a decent flick. Will Smith gave a very good performance in the movie which is essentially a one man show for the majority of the movie. There is enough suspense and shockers to keep viewers ready for the next and it didn't seem to drag at any one point. However, the amount of CG used was not needed and pulled down the experience for me. The sneaking in of the Christian overtones at the end made the wrap up of this movie, among other things, a bit of a let down.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Dec 15, 2007
Great movie, worthy of my money. Smith's performance is great, the storyline is paced well - keeping you interested throughout. The movie is a gripping watch and the only disappointment coming in the end.
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NikolaiC.Dec 15, 2007
This was a darn good movie. It may not have followed the book to the letter, but Will Smith gives a great performance in a pretty tough role. It could have been non-stop action (which would have killed the movie) but it was pretty darn This was a darn good movie. It may not have followed the book to the letter, but Will Smith gives a great performance in a pretty tough role. It could have been non-stop action (which would have killed the movie) but it was pretty darn realistic in terms of what would most likely happen if things got hectic. Definitely a must see for everyone.… Expand
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RogerM.Dec 14, 2007
This is most likely the worst movie I've ever paid to watch. Everything is stretched to insane boredom. It's totally fiction, and why the "hero" have to end up as he did, escapes my wit. Nothing worth mentioning in this movie. This is most likely the worst movie I've ever paid to watch. Everything is stretched to insane boredom. It's totally fiction, and why the "hero" have to end up as he did, escapes my wit. Nothing worth mentioning in this movie. Unless you buy the evangelical twist at the end. I wouldn't have seen this through if I went alone. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.… Expand
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BradN.Dec 14, 2007
Good movie with some subtle dialog and excellent acting by Will Smith. The dog is excellent as well. I don't agree that turning it into a zombie movie at the end discredited the movie. Think of the Movie signs with the ending hokieness.
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PedroJuniorDec 14, 2007
It's NOT a performance if you're acting like yourself! Didn't the Kevin Costner experiment teach us anything?
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TyroneD.Dec 14, 2007
After some of the mixed reviews and the heavy critics I went into the movie with low expectations, which is the best thing to do. Cause I loved every minute of the movie. I thought it was one of the best of the year, and the reviewer that After some of the mixed reviews and the heavy critics I went into the movie with low expectations, which is the best thing to do. Cause I loved every minute of the movie. I thought it was one of the best of the year, and the reviewer that criticized Will had me in doubt, but now I know it wasn't a valid critic to begin with. His performance is Oscar-worthy. It was THAT good. The first hour of the movie was PHENOMENAL. There are some things that could have been better, such as the CGI of the monsters and it could have used a more powerful ending....but by no means was it bad...it was definitely something else...in a good way.… Expand
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DaneDec 14, 2007
I thought it was good movie. Good effects and overall the movie reminds me a bit of 28 weeks/days later.
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markDec 13, 2007
To some of the comments, you may not like Smith in this current film, but anyone who saw his fully formed, heartbreaking performance in Pursuit Of happyness knows he is a very good actor. Do yourself a favor, read the classic novel I Am To some of the comments, you may not like Smith in this current film, but anyone who saw his fully formed, heartbreaking performance in Pursuit Of happyness knows he is a very good actor. Do yourself a favor, read the classic novel I Am Legend and rent the cheesy but fun 70's film Omega Man with Charlton Heston.… Expand
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PeteT.Dec 13, 2007
Excellent flick. It's much more emotionally grounded than the standard action movie. It really involves you in the emotional turmoil that the Robert Neville character must be undergoing. Really powerful movie. Go see it!
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SeanT.Dec 13, 2007
Oh Man! This movie rocked the house, Yo! people around me were screaming and jumping and going insane. But it's not really that type of movie overall. It's deep stuff. You really feel what it's like, the isolation of being the Oh Man! This movie rocked the house, Yo! people around me were screaming and jumping and going insane. But it's not really that type of movie overall. It's deep stuff. You really feel what it's like, the isolation of being the last person left alive. Props to Will Smith. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. I'll see it again, definitely.… Expand
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