I Am Legend

**Vikingod** · Mar 26, 2008, 07:54 AM

Watched the movie last night and was very impressed. It's an interesting take on the zombie movie. Pretty scary stuff if you try and put yourself in his situation.

I remember the original "Omega Man", but don't remember liking it as much as this one. I'm even inclined to read the book now. One thing's for sure, someone needs to take something like this and make a really good video game out of it. Around the lines of an FPS/Survivial Horror/RPG. Would almost be like STALKER, but in a big city, and without the stupid radiation spots. Exploration, secrets to uncover, cool vehicles, traps, zombies, there is so much there to make a great game.

Anyone else see the movie? What did you think?

BlueMak · Mar 26, 2008, 08:28 AM

I haven't seen it yet, but I have seen the two movies with the same story that came before it (one in the 70s and the other in 50s or 60s.)

I will see it, though from what I understand it is just a remake of them.

***Zardon*** · Mar 26, 2008, 08:45 AM

the film is ruined by the ending which made it to the theatrical release. the alternative and original ending is the best. if you look it up on youtube its there. makes a lot more sense to me and is much deeper on a humane level.

YouTube - I Am Legend Alternative ending

Obviously if you haven't seen the movie do NOT click that link !

**Asmoday** · Mar 26, 2008, 08:57 AM

I liked this movie alot, but I agree with Allan about the ending...

***Zardon*** · Mar 26, 2008, 09:03 AM

probably some suit made the call on the ending. made a right cock up of it IMO.

**Vikingod** · Mar 26, 2008, 09:43 AM

Agreed about the ending. The link you posted is honestly exactly the way I figured it would end, giving a bit more humanity to the monsters, I was surprized by the one that made it into the movie.

I give the producers credit for making NYC look the way it did. I thought that was very impressive.

Judas · Mar 26, 2008, 09:44 AM

yeah that ending is better.. then the shit they threw together at the end of the theater release...

**MIG-31** · Mar 26, 2008, 10:01 AM

I agree... the youtube ending was much more impressive... Just another Movie with a good atmosphere that was let down by the ending.

I presume a Directors Cut edition might be released in the future.

Zelig · Mar 26, 2008, 10:53 AM

I actually went to see I Am Legend in theatres before I'd heard about the "alternate" ending, and left with the feeling of "wtf happened at the end..." Was quite happy when I found out about the ending afterwards.

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Originally Posted by MIG-31

I presume a Directors Cut edition might be released in the future.

The Blu-ray release lets you watch the film straight through with the alternate ending.

**MIG-31** · Mar 26, 2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

I actually went to see I Am Legend in theatres before I'd heard about the "alternate" ending, and left with the feeling of "wtf happened at the end..." Was quite happy when I found out about the ending afterwards.

The Blu-ray release lets you watch the film straight through with the alternate ending.

Would be nice if i could afford a blu-ray Drive/player.Thats why i hope the will be a directors cut dvd

IEMC · Mar 26, 2008, 12:50 PM

That was much better. The other one was disappointing.

mike2h · Mar 26, 2008, 01:14 PM

there is a more expensive vers of the dvd that has the alt ending.

OmegaRED · Mar 26, 2008, 02:09 PM

Movie wasn't that great, first half was good at least. I've seen the alternate ending and didn't like it much more but at least it explained why the zombie guys were so intent on getting him. I picked up the book and read it (very short read) which only illustrates how dumb the movie was in not explaining anything to us just loads of eye candy.

Judas · Mar 26, 2008, 03:39 PM

overall the movie was much to slow.... even with the alt ending.. while i would say completes the movie ALOT better overall.... i still considering the movie a bit of a flop

Necrosis · Mar 26, 2008, 03:51 PM

Just incase no one knows...great deal @ Amazon.

Amazon.com: I Am Legend [Blu-ray]: Will Smith: Movies & TV

**dj_stick** · Mar 26, 2008, 04:05 PM

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i still considering the movie a bit of a flop

i saw the movie last night, and quite liked it, so, to me it wasn't a flop

i definately agree that the alternate ending worked better, it was what i expected would happen in the actual movie… there was constant hinting of humanity &intelligence throughout the whole movie that some dim-wit exec didn't catch, so he probably didn't understand the ending…

definately not your average zombie movie

@/2ct!< · Mar 26, 2008, 04:19 PM

Didnt really like either ending but liked the first 1/2 of the movie a lot.

Reckless187 · Mar 26, 2008, 05:04 PM

I thought it was a bit disappointing. the Novel wasn't that great either.

Mousey · Mar 28, 2008, 03:54 AM

I reckon a sandbox-type game would be pretty sweet, with objectives. A la crackdown anyone?
And i still haven't seen it, so i'm trying not to click the alternative ending link >_<

Wilier · Mar 31, 2008, 05:27 AM

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I reckon a sandbox-type game would be pretty sweet, with objectives. A la crackdown anyone?
And i still haven't seen it, so i'm trying not to click the alternative ending link >_<

Click as much as you like, its been taken down

Im gutted since I thought the ending was utter pants tbh, and didnt get chance to see the alternate.

Zelig · Mar 31, 2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilier

Click as much as you like, its been taken down

Im gutted since I thought the ending was utter pants tbh, and didnt get chance to see the alternate.

It's still available.

YouTube - I AM LEGEND ALT. ENDING GOOD QUALITY

Or google can find it. Also available on the torrent tracker of your choice.

Wilier · Mar 31, 2008, 08:33 AM

Thanks for that. I should have searched I guess I just assumed that Youtube took down one video, so would take them all down?

Im not sure about either ending tbh. The alternate makes you have hope etc, where'as the other one is more exciting.....kinda?

BlueMak · Mar 31, 2008, 04:14 PM

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They were both optimistic, just in a different way. I found the ending to be good and very clear and optimistic about curing the people. The alt ending felt more natural cause of all the hints throughout the movie, but also optimistic that people either cured it or that even if they failed, the sick people were still people, ,just different.

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Tinkerhell · Apr 15, 2008, 01:46 PM

I've not read the book or seen the alt ending. As far as I was just another attempt at a zombie movie. The zombie genre is pretty hard core now a days so you better come to the table with something really good if you want your movie to make an impression on anyone. This movie didn't do that.

Will Smith did a great job in his role as being slightly crazy due to the solitude. The CGI lions were just stupid & not very well done IMHO.
I the ending *blah* but trust an exec to not put a bad ending on a movie when good one exists.

Worth renting once it comes off the new release shelf & you can do so for a $1...

***Zardon*** · Apr 15, 2008, 02:12 PM

I don't feel it was "another" zombie movie on any level at all - there was actually quite a lot happening under the surface