I AM LEGEND (2007)

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I've heard some bad stuff about this movie. I've heard the story sucked, it wasn't as good as it could've been, and it's unsatisfying. I personally think that's all a load of crap, and couldn't find a whole lot wrong with the movie. I Am Legend is one of the best movies I've seen; it's definitely up thier on my list. The acting is great, but when practically the only actor for most of the movie is Will Smith, I usually expect it to be great.

I think people get confused between sucking and simple when it comes to this film. It's a simple plot: Dr. Robert Neville(Smith), is a brilliant scientist who is somehow immune to a deadly virus that threatens humanity...and it's man-made. Three years later, Neville seems to be the last person in New York City, possibly the world. All he has is his trusty companion, his dog Sam. But he isn't alone. He may be the only man, but there are also mutants running ramphant during night, virus-infected beings who are thirsty for blood. Neville dedicates those three years to trying to find a cure using his own blood, and everything fails.

Smith is at his finest in this movie. He's a great actor, but he's really matured as an actor since I, Robot. Not only is he a great actor, but he's gone up against everything from aliens to robots in his movies. It only made sense for him to confront mutants. He brings the suspense to full throttle, and slams it in our faces with his dramatic performance. He has to be dramatic for this type of movie. He makes his character believable. His interactions with manikans is amusing, acting as if they're real. You'd probably do the same thing if you were the only person in NYC...supposedly.

Speaking of the suspense, that's what drives this story forward. You never know what's going to happen next, and it does happen, it's usually something unexpected and dramatic. There's also many little hidden things throughout the movie, such as the "Superman/Batman" poster and Niville's face on a Time Magazine cover he has on his refridgerator. I didn't see the ending coming, but it's very fullfilling, and I like that it's not predictable. It might have been to some people, but not to me.

Overall, I Am Legend is greatly underappreciated. It's almost, dear I say, oscar-worthy. People should definitely give this movie another chance if they thought it sucked, because it was far from it.

AR's score: 5.0 stars(10/10)

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