I am Tired.

Rating: 6/10 (4 March 2016)

I Am Legend (2007): Francis Lawrence / Cast: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson, Emma Thompson: Provocative one man show that is a cross between sci-fiction and zombie flicks importing the hero's notoriety. A lethal virus wipes out mankind leaving scientist Robert Neville stranded with only his dog in New York. During the day he scouts for food and possibly other survivors but by night he locks himself away in hopes of discovering a cure. Director Francis Lawrence is backed with tremendous production showcasing the wasteland city. The third act is no surprise and hardly a shock. Will Smith holds strong as Neville but unfortunately he is pretty much a one man show. He is isolated and alone accept for his dog, and he makes grim discoveries that prevent him from venturing outside at night. One of the big drawbacks is that supporting roles by Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan and Salli Richardson are limited. They appear briefly in flashbacks that setup how Smith got to where he is at. Perhaps more of those characters and background would have been great. Emma Thompson also makes an appearance but more would have been better. Strong theme regarding communication and survival that play off some suspense along with effective production effects. Hopefully our future will not be this bleak and downcast. Score: 6 ½ / 10