Review of I Am Legend (2007) by Russell G — 11 Apr 2014

The thought of being the last man alive is already a cool concept. Fittingly, humans have essentially destroyed themselves, but they are not entirely dead. They are infected and mutated beyond recognition, and they are dangerous.

This adds another level interest. The visuals are extremely rich. This modern world, as we know it, turns into a wasteland, slowly reclaimed by nature. It is poetic yet haunting at the same time. Will Smith is also impressive, carrying the one-man show with ease.

His facial expressions and physical acting are great and hold emotional weight. The limited dialogue with his canine companion and talking to himself works nicely and never feels too empty. Unfortunately, the infected are not as inspired or rich as Will Smith and his dog.

They are merely your run-of-the-mill zombies, no different from any other zombie. This cheapens the movie and holds the movie back from being more emotionally powerful.