I am instantly forgettable.

Rating: 3/10 (18 January 2008)

Disappointing third film version of Richard Matheson's novel is more annoying than exciting, and the "Darkseekers", rabid mutants, make dull adversaries because they are one note like Cujo; they lack distinctive qualities, and their agility and strength seem incredible even in the context of science fiction. These CGI created s-creatures combined with Will Smith's glum protagonist make for an ultimately lackluster conflict whose outcome doesn't seem to really matter. The script lacks imagination and elaboration to say nothing of originality, and the result feels like an over-extended Twilight Zone episode. For a film set in a near empty Manhattan, the film is loud. The director amps up the sound throughout to keep the audience from falling asleep. Will Smith isn't convincing, commanding, or compelling; he's particularly bad in the chaotic and confusing flashbacks, and he and the rest of the cast are less interesting than the mannequins. Not a film to be watched again because the details are unconvincing, unvaried, and unimaginative. Besides being underwhelming, the ending is forced, and much is left frustratingly unexplained or underdeveloped. Another remake that makes you wonder why they bothered, and why the audience should care?