WubsTheFadger Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadgerDirector Francis Lawrence has a way with suspense; jumping out of your seat is almost a requirement here. Onscreen, Manhattan transforms into a true island, isolated, removed, and falling apart. Weeds grow on the streets, Times Square is deserted, the Flatiron Building sits neglected, and an eerie hush has fallen. Bravo to the special effects crew, who have created a New York never seen before (except, perhaps, in Escape to New York). The results are nothing short of amazing.But the story ultimately disappoints. It starts out strong, hooking viewers in, but it sputters in the end. It's as if the screenwriters (or director, or producer) ran out of ways to wrap it up. Or perhaps the film simply doesn't have the same nuances as the Richard Matheson book on which it's based. Still, you can't fault I Am Legend for trying to be different from the typical action thriller. Taking on such themes as mankind's need for companionship, the fight for survival, and the existence of God, it at least succeeds in making us think.Overall Rating: 6.0

isabeladams-14690 The dog dies and I cried so much and it ruined the whole movie for me. The dog did not need to die. This is terrible and the dog should have lived until the end. Don't get me loving this animal and then rip my heart out and stomp on it.

Tony If you've not read the books, watch the film. It's a very good film, bad reviews always come from those who've read the book. Authors create characters and scenes in the readers imagination, they're never satisfied with the cinematic interpretation. I rate this film quite highly having watched it the second time. Must admit the dog steals acting credits in some scenes, it makes loneliness a major factor in sole survival.

qmtv I've read the book. I've seen Last Man on Earth. I've seen Omega Man. And I've seen this crap.The book is great. Last Man on Earth is great. It should have stopped there. Omega Man is a cartoon amateur mess, somewhat entertaining, it has its moments, but just a freaking joke. I Am Will Smith is a disgusting pile of crap.What's wrong with I Am Will Smith. Everything! It takes most of the crap from Omega Man and turns it into a modern shoot em up acting scene with fast zombies.I've read most of the reviews here. And some of them are great. Just click Hated It and you'll see a bunch of 1 star reviews from people who see this mess for what it is. Great lists and arguments of what is wrong with the writing, acting, directing that makes this mess. I cannot list all that here. All I will say is read the book and watch Last Man. Omega Man is a wasteland. I Am Will Smith is worse. It's just a candy and ice cream for dinner. It doesn't work. But if you don't like to think and just want to watch a bunch of fast cut action scenes and not want to think, then I Am Will Smith is the movie for you.F, 1 star