I Am Legend
***
(3out of 5)
I tend to gravitate towards films that tell stories that are well, realistic. However every once awhile a film is made that falls into the realm of science fiction that even I cannot deny. Will Smith’s latest commercial offering “I Am Legend” has science fiction roots but it evolves into a drama with ease, which is why it has earned my admiration. The film tells the story of a man whose immunity to a deadly man made virus, leaves him stranded in a ghost down that used to be the city that never sleeps. The problem is that besides his dog, he has no one to confide in as he searches for a cure. But if he is the only survivor who is there to cure? Apparently some of those who were infected did not die. They have turned into aggressive, cannibalistic vampire type entities that are exceedingly allergic to UV rays. Can he safe them? Or will they get the better of him? That’s for me to know and for you to find out.
What I can tell you is that Will Smith effortlessly portrays a man who is slowly losing his mind as he comes to grip with his harsh realty. I’ll also let you know that the films story does leave the audience scratching their heads. How did this man made virus infect so many? What makes Will Smith’s character immune? How come some of the infected turn into vampire like demons while others perish? The filmmakers especially Smith have done an adequate job of making the film entertaining enough so that the audience is going to push these flaws to the side.
What I can tell you is that Will Smith effortlessly portrays a man who is slowly losing his mind as he comes to grip with his harsh realty. I’ll also let you know that the films story does leave the audience scratching their heads. How did this man made virus infect so many? What makes Will Smith’s character immune? How come some of the infected turn into vampire like demons while others perish? The filmmakers especially Smith have done an adequate job of making the film entertaining enough so that the audience is going to push these flaws to the side.
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