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| ![I Am Legend [Blu-ray] [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eTJkMg9TL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Francis Lawrence
Actors: Will Smith, Dash Mihok, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson, Alice Braga
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1513
Format: Pal, Special Edition
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 7321900176354
ASIN: B0012YG7PK
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 21, 2008
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 Just Brilliant June 16, 2008
Steven Stewart (steveo.stewart@hotmail.co.uk)
A lot of the negative reviews have pointed out that it's a terrible adaptation of the book by Richard Matheson, but I simply have to say that it's a standalone movie that takes the plot outline from the book and puts its own spin on things. On its own this film is a very emotional, intense, and at times quite a frightening movie that will have you thinking that this is possibly Will Smiths best performance to date. br / br /A cure for cancer is created from a genetically modified disease, but this cure turns into an infection of its own and soon spreads across the world killing most of the worlds population and turning the rest into mutated vampires which have fed on those last few survivors. Robert Neville is a former Army Lieutenant Colonel/Scientist who is forced to have his family taken away from him whilst he stays in the quarantined New York City looking for a cure to the mutated virus. His daughter hands him her dog, Sam before they take off in a helicopter. 3 years down the line and the human population of New York and possibly the world have died out and Robert is possibly the only human survivor. As he still battles to find a cure we are given an insight into how Robert copes with possibly being the only surviving human on Earth. He sets up mannequins in stores, pretends like their real people and interacts with them as if they were actually living. The Dog Sam is his only companion in the movie and we come to appreciate and love the relationship that develops between Robert and his Dog. One scene in particular that shows the intense emotion that this film reaches from time to time, is when Robert is cradling Sam in his arms after Sam is attacked by mutated dogs. Due to open wounds Sam is infected with the virus and Robert is forced to kill Sam. This, to me is a very upsetting scene and personally had me on the verge of tears, this shows the pure acting skill of Will Smith and proved to the critics that he was perfect for the role. The mutants in the film for the times that we see them are very intimidating and the chase scenes are quite intense and place you on the edge of your seat. br / br /Will Smith has always been one of those actors that a lot of people would doubt until they saw him in a movie or playing any particular role. I have to admit I had my doubts about him playing the last man on Earth and had my reservations about a film like this altogether as you would have to be prepared to sit through a movie with just the one human character on screen for the larger portion of the film and I had my reservations as to how this would play out altogether. Once putting the movie on, my doubts were simply put to rest as from the first scene Will Smith enraptures you in intrigue as you're shown how the man is hunting down his food in the form of a deer. The action sequences are intense and all scenes featuring the mutants are unbelievably frightening, even more than I thought they would be. br / br /This is a genuinely great movie and on Blu-Ray it's made much better with the alternate version parallel to the original cinematic version. This is a gem of a movie that I think all Will Smith fans will adore and even if you're not a fan of his previous work, this will make you want to see more.
 Will Smith at his best - and the dog was great as well ! June 2, 2008
Steve M (Bournemouth, UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The first half of this film is outstanding, the second only average. The combination of a performance of real depth from Will and the very effective use of CGI to create the deserted city, deliver a palpable sense of post apocalyptic desolation. Will is alone of course with the exception of Sam, his dog, who gives him the only opportunity to cling to his fragile sanity. Ironically then the CGI that looks so great in the opening scenes seems to be the undoing of this film as the disturbing fate of the human race is revealed. This is highlighted by Sam who is portrayed using a real dog and is wonderful to watch but as a result makes the CGI animals and Dark Seekers look like the digital creations they really are. I think Steven Spielberg's realisation that a rubber shark was going to frighten precisely no one and his decision to keep it off the screen as much as possible is a principle that still holds true today. br / br /So, as the suspense of the first half is replaced by the action and visuals of the second, a potentially great movie rounds out to a merely good one. The story also loses its credibility with the arrival of two new characters looking remarkably healthy and calm given the rigours of day to day survival in this bleak world. I think if I had managed to survive for three years in this environment at the very least I would have had bad hair. br / br /The picture quality is probably the best I have seen on Blu-Ray so far, combining great detail with a natural look free of any obvious sharpening or edge enhancement. Sound is also great with contrasting use of effects channels to create the atmosphere of the deserted city as well as all the jumps and shocks of the action set pieces. I watched the theatrical release first and then the alternate ending and thought the more downbeat ending of the theatrical version better suited the arc of the story and seemed more believable than the alternate 'happy' ending. br / br /I really enjoyed this film and total respect to Will Smith for a credible, believable performance that makes you really care about him and what happens to him - a fundamental that is too often overlooked by studios in their rush to show off their investment in CGI software. Anyone looking for a reference Blu-ray disc should add this to their collection.
A degree of sobriety May 30, 2008
T. de Souza (UK)
The Movie br /So many people have panned this film because the CGI isn't as good as it could have been or the plot isn't anything new or original. My view - watch this film simply because of an outstanding performance by Will Smith. It is definitely not a five star movie, but Smith's believable portrayal of a frail, scarred individual is top drawer and drags this film up from a 3 to a 4, in much the same way as he did for Pursuit of Happyness. br / br /Blue Ray br /Fantastic conversion with an amzing picturfe quality that really does show off the blu ray format. This is particularly the case in the opening sequence. Unfortunately, the crispness of the image does highlight the comparatively weak CGI, but perhaps that is more of a testament to the astounding creation of a desolate New York. br / br /The alternate ending takes you on a completely different path from the original, and I think this really does boil down to personal preference. What it certainly does do is fill some of the plot holes from the cinematic release, but personally I still prefer the original ending. br / br /Recommended.
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