I AM LEGEND

by **Jenos Ridan** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:49 pm

Guiscard wrote:Will Smith was pretty good, though.

That he is. But then, so was Charlton Heston in Omega Man, which was also based on the book I AM LEGEND, which was the title of a Vincent Price film in '64 I believe, of the same general theme.

A timeless tale for the modern age, I think.

by **the_fatty** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:54 pm

Iliad wrote:It was so sad when after the dog died he went to that statue and said hello to it and then was pleading for it to say hello to him

yea that was sad. and i usually dont think things are sad. so its really sad.

by **Hanul** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:12 pm

The dog dying scene got to me the most. I don't know why, but it just got to me. Out of the entire movie, the dog dying scene made the movie go beyond.

Though I guess it's because the dog was his only companion, and we see that throughout the movie. And then the dog has to die

by **lilacfrostyness** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:25 pm

I really liked the first two parts, and the movie as a whole.

The dog dying was more sad than him dying though... which I find a little odd but that's just how it worked.

I just may have to see those other versions.......

by **dustn64** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:25 pm

Guiscard wrote:
Coleman wrote:
static_ice wrote:
Guiscard wrote:Good enough for the first two thirds or so... Awful closing third.

Could have been so much better. They didn't develop the Zombies one bit, yet they gave them a leader, the ability to set traps... threw in their increasing propensity to endure sunlight... Could have been developed in a very interesting way, yet wasn't. The original book and movie were miles better.

Ended up as just another American saves the world type effort. In the original they crucify him. The whole point of the 'legend' reference is that the community of zombies actually begin to regard him as the monster, because he has the power to kill them almost at will during the day. It deals with some interesting themes completely ignored by the 2007 version.

Will Smith was pretty good, though.

I thought that trap was set by him, but he just forgot about it in his lonely insanity.

Me too, I remember seeing him grab that guy and put in in his car. Maybe that scene didn't happen.

Maybe your right. I just sort of assumed that because they are a bit more intelligent and organised in the book.

I thought he was completely sane until the dog "incident." Almost like the dog was symbolic for his sanity. But I don't know.

by **browng-08** on Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:45 pm

Guiscard wrote:
Utafar wrote:thanks, do you know what year the original was?
Omega Man - 1971

Jenos Ridan wrote:That he is. But then, so was Charlton Heston in Omega Man, which was also based on the book I AM LEGEND, which was the title of a Vincent Price film in '64 I believe, of the same general theme. A timeless tale for the modern age, I think.

The first movie based on Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend (which I now have to read) was The Last Man on Earth in 1964 starring the fabulous Vincent Price. In 1971, Charleston Heston took up the role in The Omega Man.
And, yes, I completely recommend The Last Man on Earth. It's a classic. Beware, it's also black/white.

by **Jenos Ridan** on Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:49 am

browng-08 wrote:
Guiscard wrote:
Utafar wrote:thanks, do you know what year the original was?
Omega Man - 1971
Jenos Ridan wrote:That he is. But then, so was Charlton Heston in Omega Man, which was also based on the book I AM LEGEND, which was the title of a Vincent Price film in '64 I believe, of the same general theme. A timeless tale for the modern age, I think.
The first movie based on Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend (which I now have to read) was The Last Man on Earth in 1964 starring the fabulous Vincent Price. In 1971, Charleston Heston took up the role in The Omega Man.
And, yes, I completely recommend The Last Man on Earth. It's a classic. Beware, it's also black/white.

I recommend reading the book (time to dreg up by library card), then each movie (time to visit the local movie store) before I AM LEGEND.

Make a party of it I will, buy a pizza and some sodas I might. I may just invite some friends over........

by **yankeesfan** on Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:38 pm

people that read the book and saw the movie told me i kinda ruined it because there was nothing about half vampires and he didnt kill him self with a pill and all but it was still a terrific movie

by **lcb11** on Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:20 am

I am Legend with Will Smith is a solid 6. It's probably worth a 7 if you've never read the book. The scenes with the dog and in the building are very good. The rest of the film is so-so.

The Omega Man with Charlton Heston is pretty rubbish. It has aged horribly and is a more 'action' version of the book. It's a 5 out of 10.

The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price is largely unwatchable because of the miniscule budget and fuzzy print available on DVD. The film is probably closest to the book, but plays very much like a bad B movie. I'd give it a 4.

The book is a classic - probably my favourite book of all time (the Forever War is probably second). It has everything you could possibly want.

Hollywood just hasn't managed to make a film that is true to the book... yet.

by **strike wolf** on Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:53 pm

Movie was good. Felt bad for the dog.

by **JACKAZZTJM** on Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:55 pm

I READ THE BOOK WAS IMPRESSED BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC I SAW THE MOVIE .SHIT MY PANTS IN FEAR BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC

by **strike wolf** on Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:07 pm

maybe not but it was a really good movie.

by **Snorri1234** on Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:34 pm

JACKAZZTJM wrote:I READ THE BOOK WAS IMPRESSED BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC I SAW THE MOVIE .SHIT MY PANTS IN FEAR BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC

Judging from your post, I hazard a guess that you know where the a-key is located. About a quarter of an inch next to it is this amazing key called Caps Lock.

I advise you use this key.

by **super Mario 009** on Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:52 pm

JACKAZZTJM wrote:I READ THE BOOK WAS IMPRESSED BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC I SAW THE MOVIE .SHIT MY PANTS IN FEAR BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC

yeah, i just saw it yesterday and wow, scary movie. not the best one i've seen but still really a good movie, Will was awesome. its funny when i saw it because behind me were 3-4 older teens and they got scared a lot, so funny what they said. :lol:

Also i agree with everyone about the best parts of the movie. it was a sad, scary, cool but a bit dissapointing movie. I would have liked to see more about what happened before, when people were turning into zombies, everyone trying to save himself and him setting up his own base.

by **strike wolf** on Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:01 pm

super Mario 009 wrote:
JACKAZZTJM wrote:I READ THE BOOK WAS IMPRESSED BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC I SAW THE MOVIE .SHIT MY PANTS IN FEAR BUT WOULDNT CALL IT A CLASSIC

yeah, i just saw it yesterday and wow, scary movie. not the best one i've seen but still really a good movie, Will was awesome. its funny when i saw it because behind me were 3-4 older teens and they got scared a lot, so funny what they said. Also i agree with everyone about the best parts of the movie. it was a sad, scary, cool but a bit dissapointing movie. I would have liked to see more about what happened before, when people were turning into zombies, everyone trying to save himself and him setting up his own base.

Yeah, that's the general complaint I've heard and yes I would have liked a better intro into what happened. but they aren't zombies. They are more like vampires, because they can't go out in the sun.

by **suggs** on Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:46 pm

Its not as good as The Return of The Wombles.

I AM LEGEND

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