I Am Legend

Thee Alex · 21st December 2007, 11:58 PM

Having spent the last hour and a half watching 'I Am Legend' I have to disagree with the mediocre reviews I've read online.

The film looks great, the central conceit is genuinely affecting, and the whole thing feels convincing. Only down point is that it's too short and we don't get to see enough of the main character pottering around the deserted New York.

Anyone else seen it yet?

Keerin · 22nd December 2007, 12:52 AM

I'm hoping to catch it soon, maybe in the cinema before I download it for a change!

I'm a big fan of the book and I really hope I'm not let down. I mean, I know there will be plenty differences but I'd like to see references back to the book, rather than the film just using the plot of the novel as a rough guideline.

Thee Alex · 22nd December 2007, 02:33 AM

I believe it's based a great deal on 'The Omega Man' which changed a lot of the book.

I didn't even see the trailer before I downloaded it so I had no idea what to expect.

ArchFlameTera · 22nd December 2007, 01:42 PM

looks great, need to go to the cinema!

Pubic Wig · 22nd December 2007, 02:14 PM

Along with the new AvP its one of the films im looking forward to seeing. (havnt actualy read any reviews yet)

kj · 22nd December 2007, 03:10 PM

I also heard rumours that plot-lines of either 28 Weeks Later and I Am Legend had to b changed after they clashed on a few things. Could be bollocks though. I'm looking forward to seeing it. It sounds like one of those movies best watched on the large screen.

Keerin · 22nd December 2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Thee Alex

I believe it's based a great deal on 'The Omega Man' which changed a lot of the book.

I didn't even see the trailer before I downloaded it so I had no idea what to expect.

yeah, from what I've heard, The Omega Man was loosly based on the book, so if this is loosely based on The Omega Man, then I guess hardcore book fans wll be disappointed!

Not me though, I think the film looks spiffing and will hopefully catch it soon!

Thee Alex · 22nd December 2007, 07:30 PM

As I've said, my only criticism is that it's too short. The first third is fantastic, Will Smith going about his day to day life, alone but for his dog, in the abandoned New York. There are some really nice touches with his attempts to act as if everything is fine.

Some of the aerial shots of the city are astonishing, giving a real feel of catastrophe coming on it suddenly.

Definitely to be recommended.

ProzaK · 22nd December 2007, 10:58 PM

Visually stunning film, I think I enjoyed the book too much to enjoy this film.
Too much of a blockbuster, pretty much took a really good concept and turned it into a zombie film.
I know it was only based on the book, but it didn't even convey some of the most prevelant meanings behind the story.
I enjoyed it as a film, but not as a book to movie adaptation.

samuraisloth · 23rd December 2007, 09:21 AM

seen the trailor and really want to go and see this...is it too similar to 28 days/weeks later?

Fritz · 23rd December 2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pubic Wig

Along with the new AvP its one of the films im looking forward to seeing. (havnt actualy read any reviews yet)

You're looking forward to seeing Alien Vs Predator? Are you fucked in the head?

Pubic Wig · 23rd December 2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz

You're looking forward to seeing Alien Vs Predator? Are you fucked in the head?

Quite possibly yes. But itl be a good fun popcorn movie.

humndislocation · 23rd December 2007, 02:03 PM

Yeah, I'm very forgiving regarding movies, but the original AvP was a massive pile of shit, and it's quite an achievement to make an Alien vs Predator movie shit.

My friends tell me the sequel sounds more promising though.

kj · 23rd December 2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pubic Wig

Quite possibly yes. But itl be a good fun popcorn movie.

I agree. The first one wasn't as good as the hype made it out to be, in fact it was terrible, but it was a fun movie to watch. They need to make the new one more violent though. It was like what they did with the last Terminator movie.

21st December 2007, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thee Alex UGS Assassin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 4,280 Band: Wülfstabber, The Black Plums, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Wings & Claws, Señor Citizen, WRRRMS	I Am Legend Having spent the last hour and a half watching 'I Am Legend' I have to disagree with the mediocre reviews I've read online. The film looks great, the central conceit is genuinely affecting, and the whole thing feels convincing. Only down point is that it's too short and we don't get to see enough of the main character pottering around the deserted New York. Anyone else seen it yet?

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22nd December 2007, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thee Alex UGS Assassin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 4,280 Band: Wülfstabber, The Black Plums, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Wings & Claws, Señor Citizen, WRRRMS	I believe it's based a great deal on 'The Omega Man' which changed a lot of the book. I didn't even see the trailer before I downloaded it so I had no idea what to expect.

22nd December 2007, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArchFlameTera Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dundonia!!!!!!!!! Posts: 4,713 Band: A Parting Shot (erratic grind madness) + Vulsellum (old school death metal)	looks great, need to go to the cinema!

22nd December 2007, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pubic Wig Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scumdee and Stirling Posts: 1,884 Band: 'Im The Juggernaught Bitch!' - working title	Along with the new AvP its one of the films im looking forward to seeing. (havnt actualy read any reviews yet)

22nd December 2007, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Thee Alex UGS Assassin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 4,280 Band: Wülfstabber, The Black Plums, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Wings & Claws, Señor Citizen, WRRRMS	As I've said, my only criticism is that it's too short. The first third is fantastic, Will Smith going about his day to day life, alone but for his dog, in the abandoned New York. There are some really nice touches with his attempts to act as if everything is fine. Some of the aerial shots of the city are astonishing, giving a real feel of catastrophe coming on it suddenly. Definitely to be recommended.

22nd December 2007, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
ProzaK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Stoby! Posts: 2,078 Band: welcome home, explorer	Visually stunning film, I think I enjoyed the book too much to enjoy this film. Too much of a blockbuster, pretty much took a really good concept and turned it into a zombie film. I know it was only based on the book, but it didn't even convey some of the most prevelant meanings behind the story. I enjoyed it as a film, but not as a book to movie adaptation.

23rd December 2007, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
samuraisloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: viva las dundee Posts: 2,410 Band: spam purse...given we are still to unite properly	seen the trailor and really want to go and see this...is it too similar to 28 days/weeks later?

23rd December 2007, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
humndislocation Hardcore is serious guys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 6,009 Band: Blasphemous Necrorapist	Yeah, I'm very forgiving regarding movies, but the original AvP was a massive pile of shit, and it's quite an achievement to make an Alien vs Predator movie shit. My friends tell me the sequel sounds more promising though.