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Anyhow, the movie “I Am Legend” was quite slow, though its plot sure made up for it which was pretty realistic for a science fiction film. I guess that’s because it’s based on a novel. And Will Smith was an excellent casting in my opinion with a slight hint of his comedic side in a rather dark film.
MichaelPark

Went to see I Am Legend tonight, the story of a wise cracking military scientist (Will Smith) trying to save a world that’s already been lost. It certainly gets an A for effort, but I thought it sadly fell short when it came to originality, plot or a general scare-the-bejeezusness that this kind of film should specialise in.
TheDailyMaybeReview

I Am Legend starts out well, showing great restraint by building tension gradually and knowing not to show it’s hand too soon. Will Smith brings a good blend of humour and pathos where many actors would have rolled out a tired old clichéd performance.

Smith manages to get us to actually care about a character in what is essentially a horror film, which I for one think is a great feat. Unfortunately the script lets him down as the dramatic elements of the film are eventually abandoned for more standard Hollywood fare.
BifSniff

I went to see I Am Legend today. It wasn’t the worst film I’ve ever seen, but I did catch myself thinking it was a really long 1 hour 40 minutes! There were lots of great scenes of a completely deserted New York, but that was about the best of it. I think the most annoying thing about the film is it didn’t really go anywhere. It just sort-of meandered. I still think the trailer looks cool!
TheOracle-BaseBlog

I don’t think it’s an entertaining film where you leave your brain at the theatre doors; rather, it’s one that makes you think. However, the final act of the film is a letdown - yes there’s lots of Hollywood action schlock, yadda yadda plus a convenient ending that will no doubt appeal to the mainstream moviegoing audiences at large.. but the first two acts makes it worth watching, especially if you’re a sci-fi buff.
GodChased

The film held my wife and I in its grip until the very end (we sat, unmoving, even as the credits rolled) but we can see where the critics are coming from. There was, for example, a religious element introduced late in the movie that seemed a bit tacked on.

But some concessions have to be made to the film’s story, which finds its central charcter robbed of human companionship for most of the film. His chatter with his dog is endearing, and the way he talks to the manequins that he has placed strategically in the abandoned stores he visits is humorous –
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