Will Smith is incredible!!!

Rating: 7/10 (17 May 2008)

I have never read Richard Matheson's groundbreaking novel of the same name but I still like the film despite not knowing of its existence and never having the chance of reading the original source material on which the film (and its countless variations) is based. Will Smith is incredible. A fine actor that he is in bringing genuine anxiety and bleak outlooks in this post-apocalyptic tale of being the last man on earth. The scenes of a deserted NYC is so shocking and disturbing that after seeing the film, I deeply pondered if such an event was to happen suddenly without warning; really intense stuff. But I gotta say the best supporting "actor" in Legend is Sam, soul mate of the weary (and somewhat crazy) protagonist in a desperate race to save humanity from extinction. Their scenes together form a lovingly heartwarming bond that is the emotional center of Legend.
Will Smith is a joy to watch, especially when he's going through his "daily routines" while trying to find a sense of normalcy of the world that once was and you really emphasize with his struggle against loneliness, insanity and despair. I don't think they couldn't have gotten a better actor for this role but thankfully I'm glad that they took him aboard this film as a bankable and talented actor.
However the film does have its faults. Many complained about the special effects being to "video-gamey" and it's length. Unlike most, I'm willing to overlook the special effects though I find them exceptional at best. It's a real shame that the film's length wasn't longer. It would've been great if the film had an extra hour of story and giving a much more satisfying experience; sadly it doesn't and the ending does feel like a cop-out. Still it is a good movie. It should be interesting to see what the special edition has to offer for the added scenes and bonus content.
I rate it 8 out of 10.