In Theater - I Am Legend

I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't really know much about the story - although now I know more and I know they did change some aspects of the story for the new adaptation - except that something killed most everyone on Earth and the rest were turned into zombies, except a few, like Will ... I mean Dr. whatever-his-name-is-in-the-movie.

This movie has grown on me. I liked it - but as I think about it, I like it more and more. Will is great, although I think maybe...no, I'll just leave it at that. To act with a dog and CGI for most of the movie is quite the feat. He really translates how one might feel if (when?) contact with other humans was lost. In the scene with the dog (I won't say more) you feel his crazy and his anguish. It was moving - except to the lady that walked out during that scene.

The effects are great. The zombie/vampires are pretty creepy and at least a little scary. The use of flashback (as dreams) was effective. Like I said, Will's acting was good, and he was in great shape, even skinny, for this. The story gives you lots to think about, even if it might be a little less than airtight (what movie doesn't have holes? I can only think of Seven and all the holes I can poke in that movie - which I did not like).

Because it's mostly just him, surviving and researching a cure, there isn't much to say about the plot, but I was fascinated with the daily routine. I think that's really most of what this movie is about - what would happen to you if this occurred? And what if the zombies were ... smart?? It's a psychological movie as much as a zombie flick.

It was suspenseful, funny, scary, hopeful - and not too long - all you want in a movie!

Rate: right out of my seat *** and a half ; today ****