Title:
I Am Legend

Release Date:
US (wide): December 14, 2007
UK: January 4, 2008

Written By:
Akiva Goldsman, Mark Protosevich

Produced by:
Erwin Stoff, Michael Tadross, Dana Goldberg

Directed By:
Francis Lawrence

Cast:
Will Smith, Alice Braga, Dash Mihok, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Charlie Tahan

Genre:
Sci-Fi

Other Genres:
Action, Adventure

Studio:
Warner Bros. Pictures

Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

U.S. Box Office:
$137,490,000

Synopsis:
Robert Neville is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City, and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by "the Infected"-victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville''s every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind''s last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.

Strengths
* Gripping cinematic experience
* Taking the best out of a really good dog, Sam
* Meets the expectations of the viewers thronging to the theatres
* A spectacular movie
* Smith’s charismatic presence
* Spectacular movie with some of the special scenes such as the empty streets New York streets and the thrilling spectacle in which Smith is seen destroying a phalanx of Dark Seekers
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Flaws
* Gives an infected look with the use of artificial homicidal monsters instead of using the real ones to create horror
* Very rare, but sorry to say, an actor like Will Smith really disappoints at some occasions in the movie
* Lacks the desired freshness
* Special effects lack the luster
* Weak direction from Lawrence- major disappointment
* Why couldn’t he use the human-like real monsters, when there are so many opportunities available to today’s filmmakers?
* Fails to convince the viewers with such a superficial touch the horror element in the story
* The climax of the movie lacks the emotional involvement

Why should you go for this movie?
Because it is a Will Smith’s movie. The passing thrills and the fun instilled in most of the scenes will simply make you say “wow”. A perfect destination for your weekend. Do watch it!

Critic Reviews
* "It doesn't serve I Am Legend to give you too much time to think. Better when it's galloping forward at top speed, dodging caribou and translucent zombies and putting the dog in peril." Los Angeles Times
- Carina Chocano
* "...the first half of I Am Legend is fascinating and fun to watch." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
* "...Will Smith strongly holds the screen in a one-man Alamo besieged by marauding cannibals." Variety
- Todd McCarthy