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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

The Post NZ

Will Smith is outstanding in this gripping apocalyptic tale.

Oct 29, 2021

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James Croot

The Post 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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Audience Member

I am not a fan of Smith, but the movie was great...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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William R

Samantha make me cry,how Anna and Ethan got into/out NYC,if it was to be isolated?,the house was well equip.,but knowing what was going on,why dont live in a bunker?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Audience Member

I wanna talk about the ending of the movie, but I won't. It would overshadow a good movie and pretty good performances. Having Will Smith in the lead of the film made the movie. He was in control of the movie, selling the hole, fear and isolation that existed. His acts largely solo and manages to make you feel the desperation. There are some super sad moments in the movie, and it looks very bleak for the second half of the film. Then, the ending. Nothing I say will be any different than any else. Not sure why they got cute and changed it from the book. That's what's holding it back from a higher score.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Brent W

I wanna talk about the ending of the movie, but I won't. It would overshadow a good movie and pretty good performances. Having Will Smith in the lead of the film made the movie. He was in control of the movie, selling the hole, fear and isolation that existed. His acts largely solo and manages to make you feel the desperation. There are some super sad moments in the movie, and it looks very bleak for the second half of the film. Then, the ending. Nothing I say will be any different than any else. Not sure why they got cute and changed it from the book. That's what's holding it back from a higher score.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Daniel C. M

Shoddy CGI and the derivativeness from the original novel fortunately can't ruin this amazing sci-fi-action-drama with powerful performances, great pacing and story alongside a stellar production design on it's practical side.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Audience Member

My favorite performance by Will Smith. A classic isolating, dystopian movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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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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