I Am Legend

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I Am Legend

PG-13

Released Dec 14, 2007

1h 41m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Drama

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Robert Neville, a scientist, is a survivor of a man-made plague that transforms humans into mutants; he wanders alone through New York City, calling out for other possible survivors, and works on finding a cure for the plague using his own immune blood; Neville knows he is badly outnumbered and the odds are against him; the infected wait for him to make a mistake that will deliver Neville into their hands.

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Critics Consensus

I Am Legend overcomes questionable special effects and succeeds largely on the strength of Will Smith's mesmerizing performance.

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Anil Sinanan

Times (UK)

If you ignore its flaws, I am Legend can be enjoyed as the perfect brainless Boxing Day blockbuster - but it is essentially a leftover festive turkey.

Oct 25, 2017

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B+

Feb 18, 2012

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... focuses on the visceral experience of roaming an empty New York City, a metropolitan ghost town slowly being reclaimed by foliage and wildlife (ostensibly escaped from the zoo and running wild through the abandoned streets).

Apr 6, 2024

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George Fenwick

Stuff.co.nz

Will Smith is outstanding in this gripping apocalyptic tale.

Oct 29, 2021

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Amazingly, [Will Smith] not only keeps it credible, he pulls it off with aplomb.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 29, 2021

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CHRISTOPHER B

Película que ya había visto hace tiempo, la verdad es que es bastante buena. Obviamente ví el final alternativo y en mi opinión es mejor el final que está en la película original.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Robert S

Excellent movie, particularly if you're a sci-fi or post-apocalyptic movie buff. You feel like you are actually in the movie. Suspenseful, thrilling, exciting, and not a movie that you think "this could never happen." Will Smith nailed his part. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Ulises A

Dark. The atmosphere is fantastic. Back when Will Smith was cool.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Jonathan O

This 3rd remake of The Last Man on Earth is really solid sci-fi horror remake and is very terrifying and Will Smith performance absolutely phenomenal very raw and real and very human of being alone in a end of the world/quarantine thriller and really impressive set design but the vfx are good but for the survivals looks cgi and great script for pandemic era.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Jace E

I Am Legend terrified me as a young teenager. I remember the first time seeing this movie and openly saying that I would never watch it again. That wasn't because I thought the movie was bad, but because I am an absolute wuss. Now it's 17 years later and I decided it was time to give it another go. I think that it is a decent post-apocalyptic film and a good entry in the zombie genre. On the positive side, Will Smith is fantastic in this role. His emotion is raw, the connection with the dog (Sam) is beautiful and I felt his pain throughout. Along the same lines, there is a vulnerability to the film that is captivating. I love the alone-ness that Robert Neville feels and it's evident throughout the entire movie. On the negative side, the film moves at a snail's pace. Setting the stage about the disease, the cause and the possible cure is interesting, but the plot dragged more often than not. Honestly, I think the concept is better suited for a short-film or you need to have more happen. Best Character: Sam Best Quote: "This is Ground Zero. This is my site. I can fix. I can fix this." - Robert Best Scene: Goodbye Sam Best Piece of Score: "I'm Listening" Note: The CGI in this movie has aged horribly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Faiz D

Will Smith was just fantastic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Synopsis

Robert Neville, a scientist, is a survivor of a man-made plague that transforms humans into mutants; he wanders alone through New York City, calling out for other possible survivors, and works on finding a cure for the plague using his own immune blood; Neville knows he is badly outnumbered and the odds are against him; the infected wait for him to make a mistake that will deliver Neville into their hands.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Akiva Goldsman, James Lassiter, David Heyman, Neil Moritz
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, Mark Protosevich
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Weed Road Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Action)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 14, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $256.4M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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