I Am Legend

Sopranette · Jan 10, 2008

That was the redeeming factor of "Pursuit of Happyness", brother Rhodes. And Will Smith is a fine actor. He has grown in leaps and bounds. The subway scene had me teary eyed. I just wonder why he didn't find a job, any job, right away. Why wait for that ONE job, that was so risky. I would've flipped burgers than just chance it. Dragging his son from flea hole to flea hole,....I wouldn't have done it.

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Tentmaker · Jan 12, 2008

Chessic said:

I saw it. Here's a few comments and a somewhat vague review for those that want it (while trying not to spoil anything):

Be aware that this movie has some very frightening scenes. The zombie/vampires (I use these terms because these are what the bad guys were in the 2 previous movie versions and the novel) are CGI (pretty well done) and very frightening. There is very little bad language in the movie and no sexual references that I recall.

The first 3/4 of the movie was excellent, I thought, moving, funny and sad, good special effects when needed. Some very touching scenes of a man trying to do his best in a bad situation.

Will Smith gives what must be the best performance of this career to date. Certainly the best I have seen from him. I have not been a fan of Mr. Smith in the past because he always seems to play characters that are so smart-mouthed. But this role is funny and touching and less sarcastic.

Imo, the weakness of this movie is its ending, with which I was disappointed. It seemed rushed, and did not finish the story arcs I thought were going to develop. Perhaps it was just that it snuck up on me so much. I'd love to hear others' thoughts on it after you see it.

There are several very positive comments about Christianity in the movie. At one point, there is an unexpected (for Hollywood) and sincere scene where a small family prays together at a difficult moment. Later there is a character that seems to be a positive Christian role model.

Don't be mistaken though, this is a movie that is a blend of hard-hitting suspense/thriller and horror. There is little gore, but some graphic violence, terror, explosions, and scary zombie/infected semi-humans screaming at the camera. And I don't mean George Romero-type zombies, stumbling around slowly with rotting bodies; I mean 28 Days Later-type fast, semi-smart, and very, very angry zombies.

If you like the genre, you will probably like the first 3/4 of the movie, as I did. Whether you will like the end is harder to say. Overall the movie is more positive and less anti-Christian (it is almost pro-Christian at times) than most Hollywood blockbusters, especially in this genre. If you like this type of movie, I recommend it, with low expectations for the end.
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From your description, I think I'll pass. Not my genre.

mcdirector · Jan 12, 2008

Tentmaker said:

From your description, I think I'll pass. Not my genre.
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Science fiction isn't for everyone. I've got a couple of really good friends who wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole. We've got so much else in common, but not this. When I talk about it, they look at me like I'm nuts. They don't understand why I like it and I don't understand why they don't

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