I Am Mediocre

Rating: 5/10 (3 January 2008)

If you already know about the novel and/or the ideas behind "I Am Legend" you would be excited about it finally being made into a movie.
The set design & scenery of abandoned New York look amazing with Will Smith being the (alleged) only man left alive going where he wants, doing what he wants but always having to check the shadows.
The film leaves questions as to what actually happened (with the occasional flashback showing the contrast of what was and what is) keeping the focus on the present, which for a while works and you start to see the effects of an isolated man in a desperate situation.
Unfortunately, this is where the story ends and the dodgy CGI kicks in. The zombie/vampire combo's look extremely unrealistic and for some reason seem to have the athleticism of a puma and the strength of a bear - the film quickly goes downhill to its predictable off-the- shelf conclusion.
There are some quality moments and Sam the Dog (Will Smith's sidekick) is awesome (over shadowing Mr Smith) but unfortunately the movie gives up too easily and leaves you wanting more.... mediocre at best.