I Am Legend

*Warhorse* · 12-17-2007, 05:08 PM

I swore I have seen a topic on this already, but can't seem to locate it.

But anyways, anyone seen this yet? Made like 77 million in it's opening weekend. I'll probably see this during my Christmas break next week.

愛 · 12-17-2007, 05:13 PM

For fans of the book, do NOT go see it. For the other half, it may be worth checking out. I thought it was a horrible movie even by itself, but that's just my opinion.

Donnieee · 12-17-2007, 06:07 PM

I have heard many complaints about that movie. But since I have not read the book I am really eager to see the movie. It looked great when I took an look at the trailer.

*Drtooth* · 12-17-2007, 07:33 PM

Is it wrong to say Will Smith was more entertaining in his sitcom than in his film Career? I mean, I liked him in both Men in Black films, but none of his other films looked appealing to me. And I hate when actors famous for cheesy roles do serious films. I know a lot of great actors that are able to work it out, but somehow I just don't see that in Will.

Peanut · 12-17-2007, 07:37 PM

I Robot? Pursuit of Happiness? Bad Boys?

The Terror of Death · 12-17-2007, 07:52 PM

It was alright. My biggest gripe was the main vampire. Him being the only intelligent vampire in the entire city just didnt feel right to me.

*Slap-Happy* · 12-17-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

It was alright. My biggest gripe was the main vampire. Him being the only intelligent vampire in the entire city just didnt feel right to me.

That's what I DIDnt get it. How can only one vampire be smart?

*Mr. Snackpants* · 12-17-2007, 10:48 PM

I never heard of the book or the 2 movies already based upon it before I saw a trailer for this. That being said I thought it was an above average movie. Not great but pretty good. Will Smith plays the role so well. It's a slow moving movie so if you have a hard time sitting through lots of dialogue and slow scenes you might have trouble with the movie.

Spoiler:

I think I may try to catch it again sometime over my break. I was sitting in the very front 2 rows so by the halfway point I was getting kinda sick and was ready to leave.

*VaughnMichael* · 12-17-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

It was alright. My biggest gripe was the main vampire. Him being the only intelligent vampire in the entire city just didnt feel right to me.

wait...this movie is another vampire movie..oi..the preview made it out to look like something else all together.

*Cure* · 12-17-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

wait...this movie is another vampire movie..oi..the preview made it out to look like something else all together.

"Vampire" is the lazy man's nickname for them. They have vampire like qualities, but are not really.

*VaughnMichael* · 12-17-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

"Vampire" is the lazy man's nickname for them. They have vampire like qualities, but are not really.

ah ok..I may see it still looked interesting enough. *shruggs*
I usually don't listen to people when they say something sucks because 9 times out of 10 I usually like it. & Vice Versa.

**Jester** · 12-18-2007, 01:12 AM

I've seen the Vincent price and Charlton Heston movies, how does it compair with them?

*VaughnMichael* · 12-18-2007, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I've seen the Vincent price and Charlton Heston movies, how does it compair with them?

Nothing tops Vincent.

*Spitfire* · 12-18-2007, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

wait...this movie is another vampire movie..oi..the preview made it out to look like something else all together.

Also a remake

*Cure* · 12-18-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

ah ok..I may see it still looked interesting enough. *shruggs*
I usually don't listen to people when they say something sucks because 9 times out of 10 I usually like it. & Vice Versa.

It was a good movie. Not without its flaws, but entertaining. Definitely worth a watch.

*cowabunga14* · 12-18-2007, 07:31 PM

Saw this movie opening night and I liked it. I loved the little horror and sci-fi elements because those kept me interested. If I had any problems with this movie, it'd have to be that it was too short. Overall, I give it an eight out of ten.

Tanner · 12-18-2007, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I liked the movie enough. Not too bad, not too good. Just in the middle. They had vampire-like qualities, but it was caused by an air-born virus. :3

*VaughnMichael* · 12-18-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanner

Yeah, I liked the movie enough. Not too bad, not too good. Just in the middle. They had vampire-like qualities, but it was caused by an air-born virus. :3

sort of like 28 days later...........

*KROW* · 12-21-2007, 11:36 PM

The film was good. I liked the concept, which separated it from the usual virus-makes-monster movie. It flowed well, gave enough information to follow along, and displayed emotion and determination. This wasn't just some Will Smith film. Usually, the movies he's in plays on his role as a stereotypical black guy, whereas this one portrays him as just a guy trying to survive and use his talents to finish something he started.

My only gripe was that he didn't pack enough ammo.

It's a good movie based on a good story; definitely worth a watch.

*Cure* · 12-22-2007, 12:06 AM

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This wasn't just some Will Smith film. Usually, the movies he's in plays on his role as a stereotypical black guy, whereas this one portrays him as just a guy trying to survive and use his talents to finish something he started.

I disagree. Many of his starring roles coulda been played by a white man. I, Robot, Independence Day, MIB, Hitch, Enemy of the State, Bagger Vance...

The only ones I can think of that can't be done by a caucasian is Bad Boys and Wild Wild West cuz they both made reference to his blackness.

12-17-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I Am Legend I swore I have seen a topic on this already, but can't seem to locate it. But anyways, anyone seen this yet? Made like 77 million in it's opening weekend. I'll probably see this during my Christmas break next week.

12-17-2007, 06:07 PM	#3
Donnieee Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 110	I have heard many complaints about that movie. But since I have not read the book I am really eager to see the movie. It looked great when I took an look at the trailer. __________________ Nighty night dragon boy Do not forget to read my blog. You will not regret it..

12-17-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Is it wrong to say Will Smith was more entertaining in his sitcom than in his film Career? I mean, I liked him in both Men in Black films, but none of his other films looked appealing to me. And I hate when actors famous for cheesy roles do serious films. I know a lot of great actors that are able to work it out, but somehow I just don't see that in Will. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

12-17-2007, 10:48 PM	#8
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	I never heard of the book or the 2 movies already based upon it before I saw a trailer for this. That being said I thought it was an above average movie. Not great but pretty good. Will Smith plays the role so well. It's a slow moving movie so if you have a hard time sitting through lots of dialogue and slow scenes you might have trouble with the movie. Spoiler: I don't think the "leader" of the zombie was the only smart one. I saw them all evolve throughout the movie, becoming smarter and smarter. The scene when Robert had to kill his dog was great, so sad and moving. The ending was abrupt and made lots of people in the theater angry. But the more I think about it the more I like it. I think I may try to catch it again sometime over my break. I was sitting in the very front 2 rows so by the halfway point I was getting kinda sick and was ready to leave.

12-18-2007, 01:12 AM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I've seen the Vincent price and Charlton Heston movies, how does it compair with them? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-17-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	For fans of the book, do NOT go see it. For the other half, it may be worth checking out. I thought it was a horrible movie even by itself, but that's just my opinion.

12-17-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I Robot? Pursuit of Happiness? Bad Boys?

12-17-2007, 07:52 PM	#6
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	It was alright. My biggest gripe was the main vampire. Him being the only intelligent vampire in the entire city just didnt feel right to me.

12-18-2007, 07:31 PM	#16
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Saw this movie opening night and I liked it. I loved the little horror and sci-fi elements because those kept me interested. If I had any problems with this movie, it'd have to be that it was too short. Overall, I give it an eight out of ten. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

12-18-2007, 07:40 PM	#17
Tanner Thug Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Why in HELL do you need to know? Posts: 98	Yeah, I liked the movie enough. Not too bad, not too good. Just in the middle. They had vampire-like qualities, but it was caused by an air-born virus. :3 __________________ Ph33r my alligator man. He bites.

12-21-2007, 11:36 PM	#19
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	The film was good. I liked the concept, which separated it from the usual virus-makes-monster movie. It flowed well, gave enough information to follow along, and displayed emotion and determination. This wasn't just some Will Smith film. Usually, the movies he's in plays on his role as a stereotypical black guy, whereas this one portrays him as just a guy trying to survive and use his talents to finish something he started. My only gripe was that he didn't pack enough ammo. It's a good movie based on a good story; definitely worth a watch. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*