based on original movie "the last man on earth"

Rating: 7/10 (19 September 2009)

This movie is good in that it takes many of the concepts discussed in Alan Weisman's book, "The World Without Us" with regards to how the city infrastructure degrades over time. Also, the basic plot line is very similar to that in the movie "The Last Man on Earth" which is available on Cult of UHF on iTunes.
Some of the major differences between I am Legend and The Last Man on Earth is that in I Am Legend, the infected individuals lose their hair and become quite athletic. There are several scenes in which the infected are seen running and seem to possess great strength. Conversely, in The Last Man on Earth, the infected humans have reduced mental capacity and are also quite weak. In The Last Man on Earth, the infected humans are found on a normal basis by the lone survivor during his daily trips and he disposes of them in a large burning inferno.