Legendary Delivery!

Rating: 5/10 (19 January 2008)

I have to amend this review. i will leave the original here, but have to amend what I stated before. I didn't realize at the time that this film was a blatant rip-off of a far superior movie, starring the incomparable Vincent Price. Having since watched that one, which I'd somehow missed before, I'm disappointed. Will Smith is no Vincent Price, and can't even come close.
Also, I was a bit disappointed that the story was not presented fairly in the previews. The way those were made, I'd expected some wild, legendary creature, causing all the problems, and got something completely different. Don't sell me one thing and deliver another.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Actor Will Smith has, once again, delivered an exceptional performance, bringing to life the character Robert Neville, alone in NYC after a disaster, trying to save the world with only a dog for companionship. We are drawn into his world, his routines, his recreation, and his fears, in this chilling setting of the familiar gone horribly askew. He brings to life the trials of this man, showing us every strength and weakness, every hope and fear, every joy and sorrow. The direction is superb, and the supporting cast does a wonderful job. The setting is all too believable, and the special effects and make-up are very high quality, making us able to believe that all we are seeing is real. Overall excellent film, actually deserving of awards.