An okay film....

Rating: 6/10 (1 January 2008)

I Am Legend was an entertaining piece of work, but sadly wasn't enough to reach my full satisfaction. Throughout the film I couldn't help but feel as if the plot wasn't going anywhere. The storyline was similar to 28 Days Later and stole the fear and devastation of the "deadly virus". The problem with this film was that they casted Will Smith. Will is an amazing actor but this role belongs to an upcoming actor who has talent but not fame. While watching this film sometimes you can't take his role seriously because of the entertainment he has done previously. Another problem i had with the film was the infected zombies. They just weren't realistic. You couldn't take the infected seriously because of the CGI. The CGI ruined the whole concept of the infected. However a few scenes did have me concerned and frightened. I also did enjoy the scenes that showed how being isolated can really make you start recreating your life. This movie was an okay movie, but I doubt I will ever be in the mood to see it again. If I am ever in the mood for an apocalypse film, I might as well just watch 28 Days Later and use this as a back up.