Critic Review

Rating: 5/10 (7 October 2012)

I Am Legend is a 2007 American post-apocalyptic starring Will Smith. A film adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel of the same name, following 1964's The Last Man on Earth and 1971's The Omega Man. Smith plays virologist Robert Neville, who is immune to a man-made virus originally created to cure cancer. He works to create a remedy while defending himself against humans mutated by the virus.
Francis Larwance Started a great plot with showing how Robert Neville lived day to day. The camera shots of Smith's point of view through his gun and eyes got you on the edge of your seat and you felt like you were there. Walking in to save his dog in the dark was terrifying, not only were you scared for him after he found a hive of mutants but for his dogs life as well.
When the storyline changes to brief flashbacks you slowing start to put the pieces together on what exactly happened. Will Smith does amazing at touching anyone who watches the movie. You feel his past and you feel when the last part of his sanity gets infected, His dog he got from his daughter the last time he saw her. Alice Braga (Anna) Shows confidence and independence on how strong she is.
There are two endings to the movie and they're both great but I definitely think the story is complete with the unrated ending. You understand why the mutants come for Robert. In the scene where he traps the Darkseeker and takes it home he takes note to one specific Alpha Darkseeker (Dash Mihok)who after the incident is reoccurring and is the one who leads the other Darkseekers to Roberts house. Robert took his mate and the alpha wanted revenge. Dr. Neville curing his mate was killing her in the alpha's eyes. It all fell into place when Dr. Neville pushed his patient out into the group of Darkseekers, Reinfected her, and the alpha exchanged words (unidentable)and called the other Darkseekers off and they left in peace.
In all the movie was great, It had a strong plot and the storyline was touching. Everyone did their role perfect to every scenario that was placed. The scenes were impressive considering some of it was enhanced. I recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film.