I Am Legend

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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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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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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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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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JohnD.Jan 13, 2008

This movie was okay. It is not something I would chose to see again though. It started out great with the exception of obvious CGI (things didn't blend in properly) and started off the plot well. Once things started to get going it was This movie was okay. It is not something I would chose to see again though. It started out great with the exception of obvious CGI (things didn't blend in properly) and started off the plot well. Once things started to get going it was a downhill roller coaster ride that went 1 mph. It was scary but you knew when things would pop out. The fact the zombies were superman didn't help the movie out either, I don't think a virus can make a human jump 50 feet into the air and run at 100 mph without making much noise, same goes with screaming across the entire city. The ending was probably the worst of it all. It just seemed like the writers got stuck on what to stick in and threw something a 5 year old thought up. It was unbelievably cheesy and the fact that hiding in a little room with a weak little door will save you from the explosion of a grenade and more zombies that are most likely outside of the room. There were a couple other things I was please with in the movie though. The fact that Will Smith wasn't god and had 100000 bullets that came out of a gun that fired perfectly accurate and shooting it with one hand please me. BUT the gun also was also made wrong. 1) It didn't have any noticeable recoil. 2) It fired at the rate of a bolt action rifle. 3) The value of the gun being nothing. In a scene after he expends the cartridge in his weapon he throws the whole thing down and ends up with basically nothing other than his 100000 pistols he has around his home. The grenade he used was also wrong as a grenade doesn't have a blast like which was shown and it was also a fragmentation grenade, which doesn't kill by it's explosives but by the shards of metal which slice through flesh like a knife and butter.… Expand

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GrahamP.Jan 17, 2008

I have been really looking forward to seeing this movie in the UK and last night got my chance. Whilst I enjoyed watching the film, I came away thinking that the film was short on a couple of counts. Firstly, after the terrific first 40/50 I have been really looking forward to seeing this movie in the UK and last night got my chance. Whilst I enjoyed watching the film, I came away thinking that the film was short on a couple of counts. Firstly, after the terrific first 40/50 minutes, where Smith does a pretty good job of commanding the screen with Sam his only company, the tension in that part of the film was palpable and there were plenty of heart racing and jumping moments. These were beautifully achieved without the need for loud music, just the eerie silence of a deserted New York and the gradual glimpses of the Night Seekers adding to the tension. Why then, was the second half of the film such a contradiction. It seemed to be rushed and lifeless and left many questions unanswered. The interaction between the Neville and Anna characters should have been so much better. Why couldn't the film have been 20 minutes longer and allowed a bit of character back-story to be established so we knew more about Anna and her son(?). How did they manage to get to a seemingly cut off New York. The rush seemed to be to cram in as many OTT computer generated zombies as possible and go for a possibly ludicrous last 15 minutes and a bloodbath at the end. Why, when Neville had gone to great pains to explain, in the first half, that the virus caused the cessation of rational thinking and most human traits, did the zombies suddenly start to show intelligence in the way they set a trap for Neville, which mimicked an earlier set-piece stunt, and sadly, from then onwards the film lost its way. Maybe I'm being a little harsh but there was so much for this film to achieve. The book is a concise 200 pages, written in 1954, so why couldn't the screeen-writers have stuck to the plot line in the book without the necessity of over-doing the CGI and just making the latter half of the film look cheap? Perhaps when the DVD comes out I'll re-appraise the movie so I can see if some of the questions are answered. An enjoyable B movie romp, akin to the Spielberg remake of War of the Worlds, certainly not the A-lister I thought it could have been.… 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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ChuckR.Dec 30, 2007

Will Smith, though he's not at all that bad in this role doesn't have enough grit, class or emotional depth to make it more than the popcorn, CGI blockbuster that it is. The problem is that Will Smith seems only able to play Will Will Smith, though he's not at all that bad in this role doesn't have enough grit, class or emotional depth to make it more than the popcorn, CGI blockbuster that it is. The problem is that Will Smith seems only able to play Will Smith. His overacting and shouty approach to situations really makes me want to sick up in my mouth, he is the master of overstatement. It is true that the dog out acts him at pretty much every opportunity. The whole script and plot are solely aimed at middle of the road audiences with little or no demand for anything more than a few scares and some explosions. Some of the set pieces are handled well and work, yet others are a complete letdown, that really sums up the film as a whole, a mixed bag. The deserted Manhatten island looks incredible but the audience are never given a chance to explore it and absorb any of the deserted claustrophobia the main character is meant to be feeling, it feels like a video game where you must follow a predetermined path. Some of the live action CGI is awful and I really can't for the life of me understand why the "infected" couldn't be actors all zombied up. They look ridiculous and stand out so much that it destracts you from whatever scene they're in, they're also completely inconsistant which is another feature of this film. As a whole and taken in the context that it's meant it's not a bad film but it also feels like an opprtunity missed, it quickly runs out of steam towards the end and never gets near to living up to the hype. I'm sure it'll do well in cinemas and on DVD but a great film it aint. Worth a watch though.… Expand

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BenB.Dec 17, 2007

Oh, how I wanted to like this movie

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AndyADec 22, 2007

If you

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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011

A nice movie. Will Smith can handle with the task of "bringing the movie back and forth." Charismatic and with easiness to take the audience to feel empathy for the actor, brings the movie a watchable story, a road median, a satisfactoryA nice movie. Will Smith can handle with the task of "bringing the movie back and forth." Charismatic and with easiness to take the audience to feel empathy for the actor, brings the movie a watchable story, a road median, a satisfactory performance of the 'ubiquitous' in the film. Something missing from the movie to surprise him (to my eyes). It has a good start giving introduction to the theme early on, bits of action with the suspense surrounding the film from beginning till the end, and this order and unsatisfactory, rushed ending, very busy, badly exploited. What a beautiful and excellent post-apocalyptic scenario, a relationship of 'the dog is man's best friend' beautiful to see, nice to be assisted. Few speeches in the film, which generates more attention to facial expressions that the actor brings in a rather peculiar scenes, showing how the man is afraid of being alone. The desperation of loneliness. When this happens, imagination and creativity arises resulting in comic scenes. It is noteworthy that the soundtrack was well introduced in the dialogues. But suddenly puff. The film slows down, something has changed in the course, and lost the harmony we had on the beginning. A suspenseful drama, tried to escape the clichÃ© but was unsuccessful. Alice Braga could have been easily replaced by a dummy, no emotion added by the character in the film. Left to be desired, expected more. Less is more, a little "overrated."… Expand

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Potter17Oct 9, 2011

Smith was very well on this role and a vision of apocalyptic and devastated world is always interesting for me but it can't help but I felt like "I Am Legend" lacked of something more substantial.

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TyranianApr 10, 2019

Decent thriller film with great performance by Smith but becomes less engaging towards the end.

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python2000Aug 27, 2013

An alright movie with a good performance from Will Smith. The worst thing about it is the zombies, they obviously spent all the budget on advertising because the special effects are actually pretty bad.

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mariotoadrabbitJul 6, 2014

I am legend which is the third of Richard mathson's i am legend novel of the same name, makes a effort of mystery thrilling, new cast will smith playing as dr. Robert Neville and exciting sound effects during the action sequences. In thisI am legend which is the third of Richard mathson's i am legend novel of the same name, makes a effort of mystery thrilling, new cast will smith playing as dr. Robert Neville and exciting sound effects during the action sequences. In this flim where it's left off about a last standing man named dr. Robert Neville tries to find a cure to kill the virus. during the search, he encountered vampire mutants that we're transformed by a virus. I would recommend that it's a instant classic of the I am legend novel. While watching it under 11 or 12 years old, the vampires maybe intense for some audiences. So that's my explanation of this movie.… Expand

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MasadaJul 26, 2019

If it wasn't for Will Smith's strong performance and the excellent dog trainers, this movie would fall through in all regards. The effects are laughable for its time and its budget. This could have been better.

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jared1209Feb 5, 2020

Will Smith's huge likability is on full display because hardly anything happens in this film and I still liked it. Better stoned.

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MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021

Lotsa zombos try and eat the dude and then he has a dog that (spoiler) and the end

also Shrek is in it

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NicolasS.Jan 11, 2008

I agree the CG stuff was pretty lame... also the super human ability of the infected people. I didn't understand why they had super-power like abilities.

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JoeRJan 1, 2008

The script is incredibly choppy and inconsistent. This film lacks a certain flow almost as if Francis Lawrence doesn't know which direction to take it. I would highly recommend Charlie Wilson's War or Before The Devil Knows Your The script is incredibly choppy and inconsistent. This film lacks a certain flow almost as if Francis Lawrence doesn't know which direction to take it. I would highly recommend Charlie Wilson's War or Before The Devil Knows Your Dead before Legend.… Expand

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JohnC.Jan 5, 2008

Having not read the book, I dont know if it stays true to the original story, but it seems like of the 4 or 5 possible routes to take, they took the easy way out with the whole zombie retread. Guess the aim was mostly action but the story Having not read the book, I dont know if it stays true to the original story, but it seems like of the 4 or 5 possible routes to take, they took the easy way out with the whole zombie retread. Guess the aim was mostly action but the story seemed have more to tell than what I saw.… Expand

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MarianSAug 4, 2009

Fairly entertaining, though it deviated widely from the source material.

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MikeS.Mar 20, 2008

What could have been a great plot came off as a vehicle for Will Smith desperately attempting to win acclaim as a dramatic actor. If they had named his dog "wilson", it might have at least been a good comedic spoof instead of a poor attempt What could have been a great plot came off as a vehicle for Will Smith desperately attempting to win acclaim as a dramatic actor. If they had named his dog "wilson", it might have at least been a good comedic spoof instead of a poor attempt on Smith's part to imitate the character played flawlessly by Tom Hanks in Castaway. Will Smith is a very talented guy, he can pull off the wise guy - stunt pilot character ala Independence Day as well as any actor. But his performance in this film is strained and overdone, and too much time is spent showing close-ups meant to showcase emotions that don't really come through believably. Not a terrible movie, but very forgettable.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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JeremyEFeb 22, 2009

if it wasn't for will smith this movie would have gotten a 0. his acting really is the only reason to see it. The story feels disjointed, like it's pausing itself every ten minutes. That makes the movie kind of like a chore to if it wasn't for will smith this movie would have gotten a 0. his acting really is the only reason to see it. The story feels disjointed, like it's pausing itself every ten minutes. That makes the movie kind of like a chore to watch. Take my advice, don't watch this.… Expand

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JoyceC.Dec 11, 2007

Shows the future in a different kind of way, more terrifying, suspenseful, and like anything else this year, soulless. Will Smith pulled off a great success, but the fun never stops, and the intensity is too Jaw breaking, the excitement Shows the future in a different kind of way, more terrifying, suspenseful, and like anything else this year, soulless. Will Smith pulled off a great success, but the fun never stops, and the intensity is too Jaw breaking, the excitement tightens your smile muscles and you become stiff and uncomfortable. This movie was a bit overdone, but fully loaded for the IMAX, trust me, I saw it twice, and the IMAX show is just too ridiculous. The normal way of doing things is a better choice. Anyway, I don't know, this movie was way too quick, it wasn't boring, but it left us watching uninformative and a deliberate buildup which basically all was intense survival. Well, Will Smith, he shot a few deer, tigers, and aliens, but the sad thing is that he only does those things once, which makes the movie just lame. But as far as Ii was concerned, it was entertaining.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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NF123Aug 25, 2010

Works extremely well, normally when the Zombies aren't on the screen. Mainly because they're not scary, at all in fact they're hilarious. A few problems I had include the Zombies can extend their Jaws 180 degrees, the love interest compulsoryWorks extremely well, normally when the Zombies aren't on the screen. Mainly because they're not scary, at all in fact they're hilarious. A few problems I had include the Zombies can extend their Jaws 180 degrees, the love interest compulsory in most of these films appears to have been replaced by a dog, the VERY convenient timing of someone else showing up after so many years alone and Nevilles grenades appear to be nuclear bombs judging by the damage they do. I would have vastly preferred the movie to have taken place during some of it's strongest scenes, when Neville is trying to get his wife and child out of the besieged city. I don't know there's potential for a good film in here but something went wrong on the drawing board and besides the book has already been done much better in the "Omega Man". I probably would go and see a prequel to the film but I wouldn't go see a sequel.… Expand

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smijatovJul 1, 2011

Not quite as intense as I thought it'd be. The storyline was pretty interesting, not quite as innovative, but not a snooze-fest either. Will Smith was actually really good, especially in a film that has only two other real characters, heNot quite as intense as I thought it'd be. The storyline was pretty interesting, not quite as innovative, but not a snooze-fest either. Will Smith was actually really good, especially in a film that has only two other real characters, he demonstrated quite a lot of acting ability. On the other hand, the other 'supporting cast' aka the zombies, were quite disappointing. The visual effects were rather bad, and they looked too fake - digitised, however you want to call it. Just not quite as good as it could have been. Plus, overall, the film does not offer us anything new that any other zombie film before. Not the best of zombie films, but at least it will keep you entertained and watching. More than that one cannot expect, unfortunately.… Expand

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acidhouseOct 19, 2010

well done and interpreted, a little bit pathetic, not that kind of movie you'd like to watch again (again and again neither). not that thrilling, not that romantic, not that reflexive as the makers probably meant it

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TheNewSpielbergApr 30, 2011

A decent rework of the novel. The atmosphere was very sad and the creatures were generally pretty creepy. However, the supposedly intentional fright moments are plagued with jump scares, a technique I feel is lazy and over used, especially inA decent rework of the novel. The atmosphere was very sad and the creatures were generally pretty creepy. However, the supposedly intentional fright moments are plagued with jump scares, a technique I feel is lazy and over used, especially in modern horror films. Smith is okay. He's not bad, but he's okay. All in all, an adequate flick.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 10, 2011

"I Am Legend", a horror movie starring Will Smith, could have become a better movie with the idea it pertains. However, all I saw was a monotonous movie where Will Smith was running away from infected zombie-like creatures with a unexplained"I Am Legend", a horror movie starring Will Smith, could have become a better movie with the idea it pertains. However, all I saw was a monotonous movie where Will Smith was running away from infected zombie-like creatures with a unexplained horrific ending.… Expand

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JawsLaxerDramaDec 24, 2012

While the acting is great, there is nothing really going on in this movie. Diagnosis: See for your own eyes, but at the end, I felt confused. Not because it is a piece of crap, but because it was almost like there wasn't a need for this filmWhile the acting is great, there is nothing really going on in this movie. Diagnosis: See for your own eyes, but at the end, I felt confused. Not because it is a piece of crap, but because it was almost like there wasn't a need for this film to be made. This is not a film like "Wall-E" where you can sit there and it's great- this movie...just see it and you'll know what i mean.
Pros: Great direction, and perhaps interesting.
Cons: Boring at some points.
Guilty pleasure: It's not that bad.
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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

In the novel on which this moody blockbuster is based, Richard Matheson offered a neat sci-fi twist on the vampire mythos, imagining a world-destroying spore which would turn everyday folk into blood-lusting creatures of midnight. Yet,In the novel on which this moody blockbuster is based, Richard Matheson offered a neat sci-fi twist on the vampire mythos, imagining a world-destroying spore which would turn everyday folk into blood-lusting creatures of midnight. Yet, despite retaining the tweaked-vamp threat, Akiva Goldsman and Mark ‘Poseidon’ Protosevich’s script, as realised by MTV alumnus Francis Lawrence, better resembles a werewolf or Dr. Jekyll. By day, it’s a limber, thoughtful and supremely effective drama. By night, it’s a drooling, lurching, crushingly stupid and clumsily executed VFX disaster.

Sunrise. Smartly employing the sharp eye of Lord Of The Rings lenser Andrew Lesnie, Lawrence presents to us a New York free of all human presence. Shoulder-height grass wafts lazily in Times Square, disturbed only by the occasional herd of deer. Skyscrapers still shout of the glories of mankind’s achievements, but with no-one to hear them they serve only to cast long shadows.

In one sense it’s terrifying -the Mary Celeste as an entire conurbation. Yet it’s also oddly beautiful - a city where nature has regained her hold and the tiniest animal sounds are no longer smothered by the deafening cough of engines.

When we’re introduced to this landscape’s only human inhabitant - one Robert Neville (Will Smith), who is conveniently both highly militarily trained and a brilliant virologist - he’s seemingly enjoying his desolate environment, redlining a sports car through town, his faithful canine companion Sam (best animal performance of the decade, say us) gazing happily out of the passenger window. It’s a great opening sequence, especially when it transpires that Neville’s actually on the hunt, rifle in lap, seeking some venison to supplement his tinned provisions.

For a big studio genre film, I Am Legend goes a surprisingly long way to explore psychology, and Smith fearlessly dives headfirst into the mind of an individual who’s had no human contact for almost 40 months.

The little details ring true, such as when Neville chides his dog for not eating her vegetables - he’s anthropomorphised her so completely that he’s forgotten she’s a carnivore. Ignore the predictably dodgy science and plot-fissures, and you have a tentpole picture that doesn’t, for once, insult its audience’s intelligence. Until…

Sunset. Before we sink our teeth in, let’s make one thing clear: having cut his incisors on infernal comic-book adaptation Constantine, Lawrence knows how to crank tension and apply a shock. So, in its earlier moments, I Am Legend plays on our primal fear of the dark like a maestro. But when it comes to the blood-lapping “dark seekers”, Lawrence’s inadequacies come crashing through. A more experienced director would likely have taken a more clever, less profligate approach to this movie’s monsters. As would a filmmaker who was - like Danny Boyle, helming the superior 28 Days Later - forced to operate on a considerably more limited budget.

After all, what are the dark seekers? Skinny, pale, hairless people with a supernaturally advanced metabolism. So why on Earth did Lawrence choose to make them pure-CG conjurations? And what dismally dire CG it is, too. Lawrence’s ‘vampires’ are cartoonish phantoms, evaporators of fear who mercilessly inhale all the atmosphere so ingeniously woven during the daylight hours. Going full CG was the worst artistic decision Lawrence could have made - short of having the populace of New York suddenly jump out from behind the Empire State and shout “April foo-ool!” at Neville before cutting to the credits.

While the sun shines, it’s a four-star thriller with a superb turn from Smith. When the moon rises, it’s a two-star horror cartoon with some of the worst FX we’ve seen all year. So, really, it has to average out at…… Expand

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goudamandoJun 1, 2015

Will Smith act most of the movie with a dog so it may be an interesting updating of the original novel, which Smith shows that he can actually act. One of the few films that brings a tear to my eye during one certain scene. However, what theWill Smith act most of the movie with a dog so it may be an interesting updating of the original novel, which Smith shows that he can actually act. One of the few films that brings a tear to my eye during one certain scene. However, what the hell is up with the new ending? It sucks, and also makes the film title itself nonsensical.… Expand

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annbdJun 16, 2018

There were good moments, strong scenes, but overall very incomplete and unfinished. Also boooooooooooring.

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All_ButTrU4Aug 25, 2022

I am legend isn't challenging or groubreaking. It's a formulaic post apocalyptic zombie survival story that explores the aftermath of surviving the end of the world. It could've been a heartbreaking and stark observation of the humanI am legend isn't challenging or groubreaking. It's a formulaic post apocalyptic zombie survival story that explores the aftermath of surviving the end of the world. It could've been a heartbreaking and stark observation of the human condition when isolated and threatened but instead it chooses the blockbuster route. And is more focused on action sequences and empty love stories. Will Smith delivers a moving performance alongside his four legged co-star . Overall it's not anything to deride or praise just a movie to watch to past time or captivate a versatile audience on a movie night… Expand

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MrScallopsJul 24, 2019

A dull, bland and pointless zombie horror that brings nothing new to the genre and never gets going properly.

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KenH.Mar 20, 2008

Deeply flawed after the first hour. Really a shame because the movie had enormous potential. Once gets a sense the folks making the movie had no idea what kind of story to tell. The CGI animations are surprisingly bad -- what the heck Deeply flawed after the first hour. Really a shame because the movie had enormous potential. Once gets a sense the folks making the movie had no idea what kind of story to tell. The CGI animations are surprisingly bad -- what the heck happened there?… Expand

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EmilyM.May 27, 2008

Fairly entertaining...but very reminiscent of 28 DAYS LATER. Kind of scary with all the zombies hiding in the dark, but the film has quite a few loose ends. HOW did the infection start? The movie starts out with the announcement that there Fairly entertaining...but very reminiscent of 28 DAYS LATER. Kind of scary with all the zombies hiding in the dark, but the film has quite a few loose ends. HOW did the infection start? The movie starts out with the announcement that there is a cure for cancer, and then suddenly most of the world is dead? How and why is the protagonist immune to the virus? What happened to his wife and kid? And WHY are there lions and deer running wild around New York City? And why aren't they infected? Shouldn't they be ZOMBIE lions? Weird movie. Kind of pointless, in my opinion.… Expand

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DuncanM.Jun 3, 2008

Ok, the movie is exciting in parts and the scenes of desolation do more than Will smith could in ten movies to evoke a world emptied. But the book has been butchered folks. This is NOT how the book is! I know screenwriters need to take Ok, the movie is exciting in parts and the scenes of desolation do more than Will smith could in ten movies to evoke a world emptied. But the book has been butchered folks. This is NOT how the book is! I know screenwriters need to take liberties and "adapt" books to screenplays, but they have really gone to town on this. Other parts that really bring the movie down are developed scenes that go nowhere. The nightstalkers are meant to be dumb ravenous animals at a bestial level, or are they... After watching the movie i still don't know, i know what happened in the book. And it wasn't a farcical game of "chase the black man whilst roaring, then set up elaborate traps in their spare time" Overall I'm really disappointed that they didn't incorporate the main twist that was in the book. Read the book , avoid the movie.… Expand

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AnnoymousJul 7, 2008

Not as good as I expected to be. It was too short and the ending is terrible and unsatisfying. Really overrated. Also the CGI effects were unimpressive.

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OssobucoMar 29, 2008

Why do I have this nagging feeling that will smith might turn out to be a decent actor should he stop being so aware of being will smith. If he stopped choosing bad hollow movies to star in couldn't hurt. Some sloppy CGI to booth.

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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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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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ChrisR.Jan 28, 2008

When a movie takes itself this seriously, it should pay more attention to plausibility. May have had a better chance with me had I not had the kids with me. Will Smith is a bright spot, and the idea is good, but I left with a strong When a movie takes itself this seriously, it should pay more attention to plausibility. May have had a better chance with me had I not had the kids with me. Will Smith is a bright spot, and the idea is good, but I left with a strong suspicion that if I ever forced myself to watch it again there would be dozens of missteps within the plot. For serious genre fans only, IMO.… Expand

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T.A.Apr 13, 2008

This is really one of those films that wastes all it's time creating this huge marketing campaign claiming it to be the blockbuster only to shortshoot it and rush out a half finished and half assed movie. I honestly believe that if they This is really one of those films that wastes all it's time creating this huge marketing campaign claiming it to be the blockbuster only to shortshoot it and rush out a half finished and half assed movie. I honestly believe that if they had added even another 20min. to it it would have achieved greatness. Because your suddenly thrust into this random collection of happenings and flashbacks without any actual sense of what the fuck is going on or where it's going or what's happening leaving you staring at the screen in the end going wtf!? It just doesn't feel like I Am Legend is an actual movie because it never actually explains anything. Aside from that though it's really just as good as your average Hollywood "Blockbuster". So when it comes right down to it I Am Legend was the short and half-assed movie that almost could.… 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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AnnR.Dec 29, 2007

The first 1/3 of the movie was good. Then it became stupid. The story unraveled and became senseless with no path. You left feeling cheated, not entertained.

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YumnyMar 20, 2011

An awful film that seemed to confide in it's own pointlessness. Will Smith shows considerable acting talent, there is no mistaking that, it is the plot and setting that cause discomfort. The film, with all of it's suspense and horror, seemsAn awful film that seemed to confide in it's own pointlessness. Will Smith shows considerable acting talent, there is no mistaking that, it is the plot and setting that cause discomfort. The film, with all of it's suspense and horror, seems to work up to a specific climax, but this climax proves wholeheartedly unconvincing and unsatisfying. In other words: the movie is long-stretched, at some points boring, even, and bland.… Expand

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LisuebieMay 2, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entertaining right down to the last third where it all falls apart and suddenly seems to have been hijacked by teabaggers or maybe even the Westboro Baptists. Wasn't there something about a covenant..?… Expand

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FilipeNetoMar 14, 2020

Another film about the Zombie Apocalypse.

I immediately realized, just by seeing the trailer, that this was more of a post-apocalyptic film where an individual, somehow, survives or tries to fight a disease that almost completelyAnother film about the Zombie Apocalypse.

I immediately realized, just by seeing the trailer, that this was more of a post-apocalyptic film where an individual, somehow, survives or tries to fight a disease that almost completely exterminated the human race. I am not a fan of this type of films, as they are usually stopped and make me sleepy. Even so, I decided to see it to confirm the preconceived idea I had.

The film is essentially Will Smith moving around an abandoned New York while talking to a friendly dog. The way the film starts has an impact and holds us back, but what holds us still more is seeing the way Smith lives and emotionally connects with his canine companion, who is totally adorable. The actor is good, and does a satisfying job. The threat he tries to contain has always seemed a little unrealistic, within the line of the "zombie apocalypse" that is common to many films and has been in fashion, but which has nothing new and, frankly, has become tiring. The movie is better when Smith and the dog roam alone than when all the zombies enter the scene, willing to eat their brains. As the film develops, it gets worse. The arrival of more characters from Brazil is even stranger than everything else.

Technically, I really liked the big plans of the deserted and abandoned city, and the scenarios and props well elaborated and made in a convincing way. The soundtrack is somewhat sinister and works well, taking into account the environment and the theme.… Expand

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Barbara_BarusDec 26, 2019

“I am a legend” is not a bad film, but at different times the film becomes a thriller, horror, comedy, and drama, and none of these genres worked. Another big minus of the film is CGI, they did a good job in empty and post-apocalyptic New“I am a legend” is not a bad film, but at different times the film becomes a thriller, horror, comedy, and drama, and none of these genres worked. Another big minus of the film is CGI, they did a good job in empty and post-apocalyptic New York, but most importantly, the zombies were made nasty even at that time

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TonyB.Apr 4, 2008

A tremendous production design is just about its only virtue...surprisingly boring in spots.

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LiefS.Jan 3, 2008

horrible cg and ur usual will smith singing along to bob marley moments. the opening scene with the empty time square was the best done part of the movie, if your into movies like these, instead of looking at cgi i-robots with skin, watch 28 horrible cg and ur usual will smith singing along to bob marley moments. the opening scene with the empty time square was the best done part of the movie, if your into movies like these, instead of looking at cgi i-robots with skin, watch 28 days or weeks later, they r both lightyears ahead of this film… Expand

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MobiusMar 31, 2008

Good points: Smith and the dog manage to hold the film together and give a believable performance of being alone in the city. Bad Points: Awful CGI infected creatures. having Faith in god pushed in your face. Oh did i mention crap CGI Animation.

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TerryC.Dec 10, 2007

The point is totally missed, Will Smith plays in a clunky execution that is complexity plotted.

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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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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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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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EdyC.Dec 11, 2007

Oh please, give me a break, Will Smith stinks, and the critics don't make any sense at all, they say its magnificent performances, well there wrong, I'm so certain that there was very little action, mostly suspense, but truly, its Oh please, give me a break, Will Smith stinks, and the critics don't make any sense at all, they say its magnificent performances, well there wrong, I'm so certain that there was very little action, mostly suspense, but truly, its rated PG-13, well excuse me you MPAA people, this movie should be rated PG-15, only if it is available, it is just silly dumb cinematic poorness, like last year, there was very little good movie choices for the Christmas holidays.… Expand

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BillyS.Dec 17, 2007

I Am Nauseous.

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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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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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Bene_GesseritAug 2, 2013

Third adaptation of the novel by the same name, this one disregards most of the key aspects of the novel, probably because the audience Hollywood aims to wants it simple. In my opinion, this resulted in a boring, uninteresting movie.

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BWETMatangiAug 26, 2013

I was not impressed with "I Am Legend". It is sad and a little boring. My family loves this movie, but Will Smith's role fell flat. Emotional people should not watch this.

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Despite being well directed with a solid performance, the story fails to stay interesting. Pacing becomes too slow. The zombies are too unrealistic. There are too many unanswered questions. There's no true villain. A movie to avoid even thoseDespite being well directed with a solid performance, the story fails to stay interesting. Pacing becomes too slow. The zombies are too unrealistic. There are too many unanswered questions. There's no true villain. A movie to avoid even those who are a fan of the genre.… Expand

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jaspersDec 4, 2019

save yourself time and do not watch this film. it is very boring and provides nothing to the audience. also has horrifically bad CGI which takes you out of the film. there are also some very bad moments throughout the film that ruins it. insave yourself time and do not watch this film. it is very boring and provides nothing to the audience. also has horrifically bad CGI which takes you out of the film. there are also some very bad moments throughout the film that ruins it. in conclusion, do not watch this film unless you want to bored.… Expand

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alkebulanpMay 29, 2009

A total waste of smith's talent. ur basic night creatures from hell re-make w little imagination or creativity on display. too many scenes filmed in near total darkness, but then, there's little illumination in the entire film.

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MPDec 30, 2007

Ok up until three quarters of the way through. Then, it just looses its bottle. Why don't people maiking these 'films based on a book' stick to the original narrative more closely. Don't waste you money on going to the Ok up until three quarters of the way through. Then, it just looses its bottle. Why don't people maiking these 'films based on a book' stick to the original narrative more closely. Don't waste you money on going to the cinema to watch this, buy the book instead its a million and one times better!… Expand

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ChrisJ.Jan 17, 2008

Been there, Seen that bought the T-Shirt.This type of material has been done before only better by Danny Boyle in 28 Days Later. The comments that this movie doesn't know what it wants to be are right on the money and this movie is Been there, Seen that bought the T-Shirt.This type of material has been done before only better by Danny Boyle in 28 Days Later. The comments that this movie doesn't know what it wants to be are right on the money and this movie is confusing and not well explained even with the countless number of flashbacks.… Expand

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JohnNJan 22, 2008

This movie was pretty lacking. You want to like it - but ultimately it's actually worst of breed. Bag CGI. Bad Resolution. Bad character development. Lots of missed opportunities. Very much like the remake of the planet of the apes. A This movie was pretty lacking. You want to like it - but ultimately it's actually worst of breed. Bag CGI. Bad Resolution. Bad character development. Lots of missed opportunities. Very much like the remake of the planet of the apes. A total miss - and it made a gazillion dollars, so get ready for more of these empty-focus tested remakes that nobody wants to see after they watch it once. People really wanted to like this.… Expand

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AndyB.Mar 25, 2008

I give it a 2 just because I finished the movie. The Director of this movie, previously was a music video maker. Proof that Hollywood knows how to market and rip off the consumer, throw Will Smith into a movie, make some cool movie posters I give it a 2 just because I finished the movie. The Director of this movie, previously was a music video maker. Proof that Hollywood knows how to market and rip off the consumer, throw Will Smith into a movie, make some cool movie posters and one-liners keep it PG-13 so the underage can consume it and some cool previews and your gonna make money. This movie started pretty cool, but was crap after the first half. Left a lot of things unexplained, didn't play up the zombies at all. The zombies looked like something out of Shrek the CG stuff, just didn't do it. This whole movie was an identity crisis. Didn't know what it wanted to be, should it be a moralistic, allegory, or a end of the world horror flick, or both? Never figured it out. I wanted to like it, but my gut was right on this one. No good.… Expand

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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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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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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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kingshahidOct 1, 2011

This movie failed to keep my attention. Not only that the movie became very unrealistic. I watched this movie as it was rated as a vampire movie but it clearly was not.

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GabiiRRSJun 3, 2013

I got to admit that the first part of the movie is pretty good, I like Smith´s performance and the script is well adapted, especially considering that it’s just ONE character during half the movie. But after Anna (Alice Braga) appears it allI got to admit that the first part of the movie is pretty good, I like Smith´s performance and the script is well adapted, especially considering that it’s just ONE character during half the movie. But after Anna (Alice Braga) appears it all goes downhill from there, specifically the ending. It absolutely sucks, plus the ending (of the novel) is what makes the history so amazing. It ruins everything for me… I didn’t like the movie at all.… Expand

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ChrisW.Jan 3, 2008

Don't waste your time... In what could have been the greatest movie of this generation... Hollywood and it's money hungry studios ruined it! The absolute, by far, worst CG in a movie since Jumangi. there is nothing more fake than Don't waste your time... In what could have been the greatest movie of this generation... Hollywood and it's money hungry studios ruined it! The absolute, by far, worst CG in a movie since Jumangi. there is nothing more fake than those rabid dogs! This movie was a joke! Will Smith's performance was laughable and deplorable. Although, Sam the dog should win an oscar. That was the greastest dog performance since Lassie.… Expand

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BrianH.Apr 2, 2008

Wow, I wasn't expecting too much and it was even worse than I thought. Every 10 minutes something happens in the script that just baffles me. Pure Hollywood trash and Will Smith is just playing himself again. barf.

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PaulJan 3, 2008

The fact that the producers of this film changed the end from that of the book show that they have no understanding of it and so render this film utterly pointless. Such a waste. Also hearing such a wonderful book compared to excrement such The fact that the producers of this film changed the end from that of the book show that they have no understanding of it and so render this film utterly pointless. Such a waste. Also hearing such a wonderful book compared to excrement such as 28 days later should be painful to anyone who has actually read it.… Expand

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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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DominickMDec 29, 2007

bad CGI bad acting terrible story

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MickD.Jan 11, 2008

Worst movie I've seen this year. The quality of Smith's and Sandy's acting was made redundant in my opinion; there are so many holes in the plot it beggars belief. The zombies' depiction is mostly to blame for this Worst movie I've seen this year. The quality of Smith's and Sandy's acting was made redundant in my opinion; there are so many holes in the plot it beggars belief. The zombies' depiction is mostly to blame for this because- [***SPOILER***] 1) They haven't the brains to appreciate Smith is trying to cure them, BUT they are able to capture him in an elaborate mannequin hoax/rope loop operation. 2) They are most enthusiastic in their efforts to devour Smith, but are miraculously overpowered by a small South American woman and her son when Will finally loses it and goes Kamikaze. 3) Despite having an insatiable appetite, they regularly overlook the option of eating each other. To be fair, as many friends have pointed out, most of the movies that would appear to have inspired I Am Legend adopt a similar policy of anti-cannibalism amongst zombie societies (28 Days Later, Omega Man), but I personally still view it as an inexplicable flaw. The movie progresses from predictably dull, usually unnecessary confrontations with the locals to nauseating dogmatic metaphor, which includes a cringe-inducing 'argument' between Smith and Anna, in which our hero rejects all hope and reiterates his own personal belief that God is in fact Bob Marley. This confuses Anna enormously since, as she's already tried to explain, she doesn't actually know who Bob Marley is. She goes on to wonder if he's any relation of Damian, thus destroying her own credibility, and any presumed didacticism intended by the movie. Positive points? Hard to find any. The setting was well thought out, New York did look fairly eerie, all overgrown and deserted like it was. The soundtrack was ok, I guess. And the actual concept itself is genius, in my opinion. Sure, its been done before, but I genuinely jumped everytime a zombie showed up; despite its predictability, it will get the heart rate up. They're loud, ugly and notoriously light-footed (when they want to be) and, as such, the debate over the quality of the special effects can be overlooked if necessary. The mediocrity of the movie however, can not. Horrible dialogue, awful plot and sickeningly sanctimonious. Give this one a miss.… Expand

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lulufryJan 13, 2008

boring, illogical movie with a pompous title. total swiss cheese. stole my money.

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MrAgnostosFeb 18, 2010

Am I the only one who noticed the striking religious theme? Christian allegory and themes run through this movie and as a non-religious person, this instantly put me off the it. Science is the catalyst that triggers mankind's demise, Am I the only one who noticed the striking religious theme? Christian allegory and themes run through this movie and as a non-religious person, this instantly put me off the it. Science is the catalyst that triggers mankind's demise, sure, but it's also increasingly apparent that the DarkSeekers or whatever theyre called, are almost inevitable consequences of modern living. Will Smith, our saviour, has fallen out with God, though he essentially 'sees the light' near the end. The light and dark themes are biblical. The woman and boy who see out the movie and christian, and practically the final scene of the movie is of a church, bells ringing... theres plenty more, but like C.S. Lewis' books, once I discovered their true nature as a child, I was just instantly put off.… Expand

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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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GayleL.Dec 28, 2007

Not much dialogue here! Just a silly zombie movie. Boring....and disappointing.

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doiknoyunopeMay 27, 2009

The only reason this movie gets a 1 is because of Will Smith!! This movie was horrible! How could this movie get 10s(from you guys) and 90s(from critics)? I don't understand. in my opion this movie was unclear...I can honestly say that The only reason this movie gets a 1 is because of Will Smith!! This movie was horrible! How could this movie get 10s(from you guys) and 90s(from critics)? I don't understand. in my opion this movie was unclear...I can honestly say that I paid attention to the whole movie and to this day I still do not understand anything that happened in the whole movie. If anyone would care to explain, please feel free to do so.… Expand

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SirEddieCookFeb 4, 2012

Will Smith is an especially popular actor who makes particularly bad movies. He is usually serviceable in his performance, but never any good. This film is a remake of the far more enigmatic and entertaining B-movie from the 1970s, Will SmithWill Smith is an especially popular actor who makes particularly bad movies. He is usually serviceable in his performance, but never any good. This film is a remake of the far more enigmatic and entertaining B-movie from the 1970s, Will Smith walks around abandoned Manhattan and tries to survive against heavily CGI vampires. There is no villain. There are no great action sequences. There aren't any great lines. It's actually boring. The only part of the movie that was somewhere good was the opening sequence where the US Military has to shoot down the Brooklyn Bridge to quarantine Manhattan because the plague is starting. But that part had nothing to do with the rest of the movie.… Expand

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NigelM.Jun 2, 2008

Terrible rip-off of 28 days later with 10 times the budget, but none of the atmosphere. The script is clunking, Will Smith has none of his usual charm and the CGI ruins it completely. There are some nonsensical bits of talking to shop Terrible rip-off of 28 days later with 10 times the budget, but none of the atmosphere. The script is clunking, Will Smith has none of his usual charm and the CGI ruins it completely. There are some nonsensical bits of talking to shop dummies, which were unintentionally comical, but mostly this is just a dull re-hash of very tired post-world- destruction themes done without flare or imagination.… Expand

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MaxM.Dec 10, 2007

Do yourself a favor and don't go see it. I wasted 100 minutes of my life watching Will Smith walking through his house, dating dummies, and driving his van around the city.

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