I Am Legend

[audioqueso]

Just finished watching it. Ok... so that was weird. I didn't get a chance to see it at the theaters, and now I understand why everyone said, "I expected more."

Great video quality, I'm not too sure about audio, but the movie just seemed short ended. I bought it cause everyone raved about it and because I wanted to see it so bad... but honestly, rent it first, then buy it.

[George Bellefontaine]

rent it first, then buy it.

Unfortunately, I ordered it on Blu-ray and it is in transit. Doesn't matter. I have the Omega Man and the two will sit together on my shlef.

[H.T.C]

Unfortunately, I ordered it on Blu-ray and it is in transit. Doesn't matter. I have the Omega Man and the two will sit together on my shlef.

To complete that collection buy vincent price's "last man on earth".

[P-Dub]

Is there a different cut of this movie on the DVD? I heard on a commercial there was an extended version. I wonder if that might have helped me like the movie more.

I saw this in the theaters and it didn't work for me. I thought there could have been more to the movie. So I would be interested in hearing about the extra scenes.

[Race Car Driver]

I thought about picking it up at Best Buy today on BR.

[Hdale85]

Movie is awesome I thought should def pick it up. Also yes the extended version has a different ending although I don't think it makes sense.

[H.Donald]

Count me among those who expected more...as one who goes to,perhaps two movies a year in the theaters,I felt let down.
I will rent the Blu-Ray version...perhaps the comfort of my home will allow me to think more of it.

[littlesaint]

To those you were let down, have you read the book? I haven't seen this yet, but I talked to some who felt the same way. However, I believe the ending stays true to the book, which I could see being a letdown to some. I really enjoy the book, so I'm thinking I should like this.

UPDATE: I talked to someone who saw it and read the book, and he said I will be disappointed as it deviates from the book and the meaning is lost. I'll rent it anyway as it looks like a decent film regardless.

[George Bellefontaine]

To complete that collection buy vincent price's "last man on earth".

Yeah, I have that, but it's only on vhs tape, which is good enough. My favorite was Omega Man with Charlton Heston. We'll see about I Am Legend.

[cuda65]

Omega Man was a great movie.

[Race Car Driver]

I watched it last night! I enjoyed it, and the ending didnt disapoint me. I also watched the alternate ending and thought the original ending was a better, more impacful choice.

I didnt expect more from the movie, I havent read the book but with a movie about "the last guy on earth" how much can one really expect?

[George Bellefontaine]

I watched it last night! I enjoyed it, and the ending didnt disapoint me. I also watched the alternate ending and thought the original ending was a better, more impacful choice.

I didnt expect more from the movie, I havent read the book but with a movie about "the last guy on earth" how much can one really expect?

Good to hear, Chris. I'm looking forward to watching it. Got it from Amazon yesterday.

[NMG]

I just watched this tonight on BR via the PS3 I just picked up today (loving it BTW). Anyway, I also enjoyed the movie. I thought the PQ was excellent, the sound was good and there were also some moments that had my wife and I jumping in our seats I also liked the "real" ending more than the alternate ending. Mark me down as "thumbs up".

[ShadowZA]

Just watched this. Enjoyed it. Impactful. Excellent sound. I could almost taste Will Smith's lonliness and isolation. I must admit, though, that I found the ending a bit of a letdown too. Couldn't he have gone with her??

[wettou]

Un navet=rubbish this was a movie about I, Me, Myself and Will Smith very disappointing!!

[littlesaint]

Un navet=rubbish this was a movie about I, Me, Myself and Will Smith very disappointing!!

Well, when he's the only "human" character in the script, who else is it supposed to be about?

[David Meek]

Wettou, I'm curious about what you found disappointing. Could you elaborate?

I found Will Smith's performance dealing with isolation, loneliness, loss, despair and living under constant threat to be quite convincing. The sets were appropriate to the CGI level we have come to expect and enjoy in major movies. The only disappointment to me was the somewhat unfinished look to the infectees, in that I believe a better job could have been done there. PQ and SQ (in HD) were superb and added to the emotions generated by the story. All in all, I enjoyed the film. :4: out of :5:.

[George Bellefontaine]

Wettou, I'm curious about what you found disappointing. Could you elaborate?

I found Will Smith's performance dealing with isolation, loneliness, loss, despair and living under constant threat to be quite convincing. The sets were appropriate to the CGI level we have come to expect and enjoy in major movies. The only disappointment to me was the somewhat unfinished look to the infectees, in that I believe a better job could have been done there. PQ and SQ (in HD) were superb and added to the emotions generated by the story. All in all, I enjoyed the film. :4: out of :5:.

I concur with the Texan.

[littlesaint]

I finally watched this last night. Pretty good film. Will Smith did a great job. As I mentioned previously it does deviate substantially from the book. The alternate ending kind of hints at where the book goes, but still leaves a lot out. It's not a long read and is easily one of the top 10 books I have read. I encourage anyone who enjoyed this or any of the other "Legend" films to give it a read.

[Chris D]

Just watched this on BD from Netflix. Decent. I agree, could have been more, but very good. Scared the pi$$ out of me at some spots, and made me wonder, "hmmmm.... should I really be watching this in Dolby TruHD at reference volume?

Not a fan of the alternate ending, although I was hoping for a slight better ending than the original. At least in the alternate version they do explain/explore the issue about him being snared by one of the zombie people when they're not supposed to be intelligent. I also give :4: out of :5:

What are the "other Legend movies"???

[Chris D]

Oh, yes, and I took a minute to watch the animated short movies in the extras section. They're kinda interesting, but the last one specifically, was written by Orson Scott Card. (author of "Ender's Game" and others... sci-fi fans will recognize him) Definitely a Card twist/feel to that portion, and I'm glad I watched it. I don't know how they got Card to write it, but that's impressive.

[Chris D]

To complete that collection buy vincent price's "last man on earth".

Based on the discussion here, after I watched "I Am Legend" I went to Netflix, and added "The Last Man on Earth". It came packaged as a double feature with "Panic on Day Zero", which is a story about a family that runs to the hills as nuclear WWIII starts. I was disappointed with "The Last Man on Earth"... pacing was rather slow. Actually thought "Panic on Day Zero" was a bit better.

But, FYI, Netflix also JUST allowed me to add "The Omega Man" to my list. It's being released August 5th on DVD and BD, so I'll take a look at that one, too.

[Gump]

Based on the discussion here, after I watched "I Am Legend" I went to Netflix, and added "The Last Man on Earth". It came packaged as a double feature with "Panic on Day Zero", which is a story about a family that runs to the hills as nuclear WWIII starts. I was disappointed with "The Last Man on Earth"... pacing was rather slow. Actually thought "Panic on Day Zero" was a bit better.

But, FYI, Netflix also JUST allowed me to add "The Omega Man" to my list. It's being released August 5th on DVD and BD, so I'll take a look at that one, too.

Your starting to worry me, Chris. You get an e-mail or something at work we should know about? 8O

[George Bellefontaine]

But, FYI, Netflix also JUST allowed me to add "The Omega Man" to my list. It's being released August 5th on DVD and BD, so I'll take a look at that one, too.

Omega Man was my favorite of the bunch.

[littlesaint]

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Not a fan of the alternate ending, although I was hoping for a slight better ending than the original. At least in the alternate version they do explain/explore the issue about him being snared by one of the zombie people when they're not supposed to be intelligent...

The alternate ending touches a bit on where the original story goes. None of the "Legend" movies really comes close to the book IMO. If you want the best version, read it.

[Chris D]

Your starting to worry me, Chris. You get an e-mail or something at work we should know about? 8O

Oh, you mean watching a bunch of apocalyptic movies? No, no reason that I really know of, other than just coming across them in my Netflix list, and then following up on ya'lls suggestions.

[George Bellefontaine]

Of course, if Chris knew of anything apocalyptic coming our way, he couldn't tell us or they'd have to kill him...

[Gump]

Yea, that's what I'm afraid of! Maybe this is his clever way of sending us a message via DVD secret code!

OK, gotta go buy some canned goods and duct tape my windows :E

[Race Car Driver]

Am I the only one who wanted his 90 mins back after watching "The Omega Man"?

I bought it on BR the other day and totally did not enjoy the movie.
Maybe it was my mood, maybe its because I watched Cool Hand Luke right before, maybe it was the era of the movie... or maybe it people dressed in black capes with flower all over their hair and face..

I dunno, i thought it was horrible.

[H.T.C]

The original last man on earth i believe went to hammer studios with cristopher lee and peter cushion or one of the actors was to be in the role but the studio turned it down because it was to gory or something equivalent and given to another production company but it would have been a great version none the less and richard matherson did script movies for hammer film studios and did he write the original night stalker film ?

It has been said richard matherson pen the vincent price version of the last man on earth under another name and why the ending is different from the book then that is a mystery.

[Chris D]

Yeah, I was underwhelmed by the Omega Man also. Was okay, but nothing special.

[George Bellefontaine]

It's probably because of the era during which the film was made. It was pretty good for its time. It's still a favorite watch of mine, and my preferred version. But, then again, I'm 72 :cry: so what do you expect.

[Ovation]

I watched I Am Legend (rental HD DVD from zip.ca) last week. It was okay, but not spectacular. I was not impressed with all the CGI (the parts where the SUV is "zooming" through the streets looked quite fake, for example--though some of the CGI was quite good). I preferred the "theatrical ending" over the "alternate" one--though neither was especially satisfying. As to how it compares to Omega Man, while I've seen that, it was over 20 years ago on late-night cable, so I don't recall it well enough to offer a comparison (though I do seem to remember a souped up Mustang in OM, so it was a nice nod in IAL with the GT).

Incidentally, it appears Will Smith will be reprising the role in a prequel--not sure that's necessary (but it's got Will Smith, so it will make some money).

All in all, a decent rental, but not a "must have". It may end up on my shelf someday if I come across a bargain (5$ or so) in either HD DVD or BD. :3: / :5:

[H.T.C]

I have a question for those who read the book,umm, originally they are vampires yes? and not zombie mutants ?

[littlesaint]

I have a question for those who read the book,umm, originally they are vampires yes? and not zombie mutants ?

The people suffer from a pandemic which results in vampire-like symptoms, but I don't believe they are vampires in the traditional sense.

[impala454]

Great movie IMHO, but didn't care for either ending.