A good Effort!

Rating: 7/10 (3 January 2008)

I recently went to see "I Am Legend". I am a fan of the story and of the 1964 film version called "The Last Man on Earth ", starring Vincent Price. The film was also remade in the 1970's starring Charlton Heston and called "The Omega Man". I must also say that I enjoy Will Smith. He is always WAY above average and fun to watch.
I think fun is the best way to describe this film. Though it deals with a serious subject; world plague, I must admit I never took it seriously. I went in expecting a two-hour diversion from reality and I got it.
The story is simple. Will Smith is instantly likable in the character of a scientist trying to save mankind while loosing what matters most to him in the process. The movie quickly becomes a good guy verses bad guy struggle and we love it.
The special effects are outstanding. In fact, the special effects become another character in the film. They enrich the story and the viewers experience to a point that draws you into the film.
One word of caution: The film maybe too intense for young children. It is not rated PG-13 for nothing. There was an 11 year old in our group that left half way through to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks!