Too short

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2008)

This film has many good points, however what it lacks is decent screen time...I was surprised that it lasted little over 90 minutes which really cut out a lot of the tension and drama. When the credits role you think...OH...that's it? It was pretty disappointing.
This meant what was a pretty decent film became little more than a quick suspenseful flick.
However this does not mean it was a bad film, Will Smith was effective and held up well on his own for the majority of the screen time, albeit that time being short. Furthermore the scenes of a deserted Manhattan were amazing. Most of all this film was decently scary. The use of darkness obviously emphasised the fear and suspense which is rife in the film. The CGI isn't brilliant but does work, while there are some seriously scary moments.
All in all I am legend does have its shortcomings- its far too short and therefore seems rushed and ill-conceived. However it still does create a certain amount of suspense and Smith is reasonably good in this thrilling film.