Honestly a really really good movie.

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2007)

Will Smith proves yet again why he is one of the most popular actors working in Hollywood today, his role as Robert Nevile is brilliantly played, he hits every emotion spot on and when the character loses his grip Smith never goes to far, no overacting here the man is just plain likable throughout. His co-star for the main length of the movie is a German Shepherd called Samantha the work between canine and human actor is so well handled scenes later on in the movie are heartbreaking! My only real gripe was the use of Cgi on the zombie characters but to be honest they are menacing enough and the film is really about Robert Neville and although important in terms of plot the real emphasis is on Neville and his search for mankind's redemption as well as his own sanity. That aside the movie looks amazing the deserted/overgrown streets really bring home the desolate existence Neville is leading, haunted on a daily basis by the remnants of a once vibrant city.
I have also read reviews calling this yet another remake and how it wont be as good as Omega man etc etc.I Am Legend is not just another cash in remake the screenwriters and various producers have been trying to make this movie for quite a few years now. It is of course 'based on' Richard Mathesons book of the same name, 'based on' being the key words. The movie also has as many differences as it does similarities to the book it is based on but don't let that put you off if your a fan of the book its a terrific movie. Just because a film isn't 100% faithful to a book doesn't mean its a bad film just a different interpretation, look at The Shining for example Kubrick almost rewrote that and i was still in my opinion as good as the book. I am Legend is a disturbing, moving and exciting piece of movie making if only all blockbuster had this much heart!