by Alie Y.
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June 22, 2007

Movie Review: I AM LEGEND

December 16, 2007 05:25 PM UTC (Updated: December 16, 2007 05:30 PM UTC)
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A third movie version of Richard Matheson's classic sci-fi novel "I Am Legend" 

Robert Neville (Will Smith) is possibly the last survivor of a virus (that was actually created by man to cure cancer). Neville is immune to this virus, so he has survived, along with his dog, Sam. I think that a very interesting part of the movie is how he interacts with his dog. It would be very difficult to understand how a person would behave after three years of only having his dog to talk to.

There are a few humorous parts to an otherwise very intense movie, such as watching Neville talk to mannequins. Neville is not alone, there are mutated humans who have been infected with the virus, they can only come out at night and are extremely violent creatures. He spends his day roaming a deserted New York City with his dog and his evenings trying to find a cure for the virus.

I am not much for sci-fi movies. In my opinion this movie was well done, without too many graphics, it truly brings you into the movie and you feel like this could be tomorrow in NYC. Very realistic.

I don't want to give the movie away... so this is all I will say for now.

It is an intense movie. Not for smaller children. My son is 13 and he enjoyed it.

 

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Comments: 41

Cheryl W. Dec 16, 2007, 5:34pm UTC
Both of my sons went to see this over the weekend and loved it. My 16 year old said it was very intense...and for him...it takes alot for him to say that..lol
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Dec 16, 2007, 5:35pm UTC
Great review. I like Will Smith.
Debby C. Dec 16, 2007, 5:35pm UTC
That is interesting, I'm not much into the sci-fi genre either but my guy is. He wants to see this so I'll let him read what you wrote.
Alie Y. Dec 16, 2007, 5:36pm UTC
If you are a Will Smith fan (as I am) you will truly like this movie!
April M. Dec 16, 2007, 5:37pm UTC
I loved it, I don't think that there was anything wrong with it, just a few things that they should've had :)
Teresa W. Dec 16, 2007, 5:41pm UTC
I love Will Smith and I really want to see this movie! They've really been pushing it on TV and it looks good. I'm glad you reviewed it for us, that helps but of course, now I really want to see it right away!!
See if you can find a copy of:



With Vincent Price starring as the Doctor... made years before night of the living dead it scared hell out of me and I HAD read Mathieson's book.
ChrisJerri S. Dec 16, 2007, 5:43pm UTC
We saw it yesterday. Liked it for the most part. Probably give it a B. Hope I'm not giving too much away, but we both thought the part where he met the other survivors wasn't realistic. I would be ecstatic after three years to find someone else.
Kim M. Dec 16, 2007, 5:43pm UTC
Thanks for the review. I really want to see this movie.
Larry H. Dec 16, 2007, 5:43pm UTC
Thanks for sharing your review..
and yes I like Will Smith very much.. no I haven't seen this one yet.. I'm off this sort of movie for awhile.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 16, 2007, 5:47pm UTC
Thanks for the review
Christine D. Dec 16, 2007, 5:51pm UTC
The movie looked good…I wasn't sure if I wanted to see it, though. Will Smith is usually a pretty good actor, I'm not going to lie.

Thanks for the review!
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 16, 2007, 5:54pm UTC
I haven't seen the Vincent Price version yet - hahah.

The Charleston Heston version (Omega Man) was groovy 70s fun
Renda B. Dec 16, 2007, 5:56pm UTC
I LOVE Will Smith and that alone will get me to watch this movie. He's a spectacular actor. Thanks for the review.
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o. Dec 16, 2007, 6:04pm UTC
thanks for the heads up, plan to go see it
Vivian P. Dec 16, 2007, 6:05pm UTC
I'm just not a sci-fi fan
Kay M Dec 16, 2007, 6:07pm UTC
Thank you for the review. My husband and son want to see this movie. I usually like movies with Will Smith so I will probably go along.
Cindie B. Dec 16, 2007, 6:10pm UTC
Previews look interesting, and now with your reivew, I have got to see this one.
Marianne R. Dec 16, 2007, 6:24pm UTC
Thanks for the review. Although the previews look interesting for this film, I'll probably wait for its release on DVD.
Ron B. Dec 16, 2007, 9:31pm UTC
Good review. I didn't know anything about the movie.
necee t. Dec 16, 2007, 11:35pm UTC
thank you Alie... it sounds like something i would like...
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Erin P. Dec 16, 2007, 11:46pm UTC
But will it give me nightmares? I mean, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise gave me nightmares for several days. I dreamt that they were coming after my kids and I, like the scene in the basement with the eye. OMG - it was horrifying to dream such a thing!
Alie Y. Dec 16, 2007, 11:49pm UTC
It might give you nightmares! There are some very intense scenes, especially if you don't like the dark to begin with.
Jo C. Dec 17, 2007, 2:41am UTC
I loved the book so I will absolutely see the movie and your review was perfect, didn't give anything away. Thanks!
elizabeth evans Dec 17, 2007, 5:49am UTC
I really like Will Smith...and yes, I can accept the premise of interacting with only a dog for three years...especially if the dog was my very own Tuck!

Great review.
JOHN CAMPBELL Dec 17, 2007, 12:02pm UTC
planning on seeing it,thanks
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Dec 17, 2007, 1:08pm UTC
This movie looks excellent!

Thanks for the review.
Carrie O. Dec 17, 2007, 2:06pm UTC
Thanks for the review!
My husband and I can't wait to get a chance to see this one!
Larissa W. Dec 17, 2007, 4:19pm UTC
cant wait to see this movie!
Dee W. Dec 18, 2007, 2:30am UTC
It really is an outstanding movie. Excellent review, Alie!
Angela M. Dec 27, 2007, 8:53am UTC
my daughter is going to see this today, thanks for the review
Anne M. Dec 28, 2007, 5:54pm UTC
I normally wait for the movie to come on DVD and rent it, but your review and the trailer have convinced me to see this soon.

I wondered about Will Smith in this part. After reading your article I can't wait to see this talented actor.
Lucky Stars Dec 30, 2007, 11:20pm UTC
I saw this movie yesterday. I loved it. My husband, not so much.

I'm a sci-fi junkie and noticed a couple of loose ends that I would have liked answered. All-in-all there was NOT a dull moment in this movie and Will Smith was excellent!
Jerri H. Jan 22, 2008, 6:14pm UTC
Great review....Thanks~

I am behind in comments, but I wanted to let you know I stopped by to view your content and thank you for posting to I was bored :)
Shawn M. Jul 14, 2008, 7:59pm UTC
As a fan of one of the greatest vampire novels of all time (Matheson's I Am Legend) I must respectfully disagree with this review. Although it was beautifully shot and Will Smith does his usual stellar job, I found the movie extremely disappointing. I can see where someone who has never read the book would like it.

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