Disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (18 July 2011)

The build up to this suggested a some potential, however this film is merely average which is a disappointment when all's said and done.
The main problems being the dodgy CGI (I thought Hollywood blockbusters were past this but apparently not) of the seekers. Some horrible dialogue at times 'I was saving that bacon'!!!. There are jumpy moments and I'm sure i left my seat a couple of times but 'boo' doesn't quite cut it these days. Aside from the scene searching for the dog the slow paced approach is wasted by ridiculous passages discussing the music of Bob Marley (there are better examples that struck me at the time but I forget now). Rather than explore the cause or delve deeper into Robert Neville's psyche. There's no real atmosphere of eerie tension which should be built up instead time is wasted in a relatively short film. Having said that the deserted New York looks impressive.