One star for Will, one for the effects and one for the dog

Rating: 3/10 (20 June 2008)

We've got ratings to protect children from graphic violence, sex and other "adult" themes. We really need the same thing to protect adults from mindless dreck that can only be withstood by teenagers. This was such a film.
I'm giving this film three stars. One for Will Smith (this movie wasn't really his strong suit, but he still had his moments), one for the special effects, and one for the dog (just because I like dogs, and this was a very handsome dog).
I understand that science fiction films require a certain departure from logic, but this film was simply off the charts.
Examples: Only three years had passed and we have wheat growing in the main thoroughfares. There are herds of deer. Where did THESE come from? I'll buy that there might have been a few in Central Park, but... Manhattan appears to be full of zombies. With Will Smith as the only human, what are they all eating?
I could go on and on...
The scene with the deer galloping down Broadway was beaten to death in the promos, so that's nothing new. Beyond that, the plot was tedious and unbelievable. The chemistry between Smith's character and Anna was non-existent.
Will Smith should stick to what he does well - being the coolest guy in the room. When there's no one else in the room, he's got no snark.
When it came down to it, it was just Night of the Living Dead with special effects and a comedian trying to be a dramatic actor.