A Legendary Movie

Rating: 10/10 (22 April 2008)

With Will Smith playing the last human survivor of a virus in New York City (and possibly the world), one might wonder how exciting could this film really get. But do not despair, he might be the last human, but he's definitely not alone. He soon finds that the virus has transformed everyone else into nocturnal zombie-like creatures. And this is where the fun begins.
Will Smith is the most likable actor in Hollywood, and he really shines here. Being able to act on your own with only a dog as a companion requires tremendous acting skill, and he pulls it off. And once the action begins, he is more than capable of holding his own. The tone of the movie manages a delicate balancing act, from a creepily tense few scares it will take you to a heartbreakingly poignant moment, and then it manages to pull the rug out from under you and take you back to the edge of your seat.
A thrill ride that's definitely worth watching again.