An exciting first two thirds let down by a poor ending

Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2010)

This is another one of those films that takes an interesting concept but has no idea how to conclude it. For the first two thirds of the film, I was on the edge of my seat as Will Smith entered dark, derelict buildings. It is a shame though that the final third changes the films atmosphere and takes away any suspense that was in the first two thirds of the film.
Thankfully Will Smith is consistent as ever doing a fantastic performance as Robert Neville, a scientist who is working on a cure to heal infected humans. His performance carries the film and it would not have been half as good, were he not involved.
People have complained about the CGI in the film and it is indeed bad in places. However this did not bother me as I was able to ignore it. The real issues though is the ending. Without spoiling too much, the ending reveals a lot to the audience that makes the film feel like a waste. It is anti-climatic and this is were the alternative ending succeeded.
The film is exciting for the most part and Will Smith gives another powerhouse performance but the ending is a disappointment. Overall I do recommend the film.