We are already inundated as it is with vampire/monster/zombie shows already this year (28 Weeks Later, 30 Days of Night etc.) and out comes I Am Legend, the "biggest", apparently (with roughly the same budget of Transformers).
But seriously, it ain't that big. All that nifty special effects of an empty New York doesn't work that well. Heck, even 28 Days Later, filmed on a menial budget, had more atmospheric "empty city" scenes.
The creature designs don't work either. The CGI is unconvincing and ineffective. They don't feel like monsters or humans or anything in between.
Of course, it has its moments. Will Smith, the actor that he is, does a good solo job (actually, he does have a decent supporting actor as well). And yes, the plot does leave one a little intrigued. But there is still a feeling of been there, done that. And when two other characters are introduced, so also are a few rather random and puzzling elements.
Add all that together, and you have a massively underwhelming movie. And considering its budget and production firepower, it is a disappointment indeed.
But seriously, it ain't that big. All that nifty special effects of an empty New York doesn't work that well. Heck, even 28 Days Later, filmed on a menial budget, had more atmospheric "empty city" scenes.
The creature designs don't work either. The CGI is unconvincing and ineffective. They don't feel like monsters or humans or anything in between.
Of course, it has its moments. Will Smith, the actor that he is, does a good solo job (actually, he does have a decent supporting actor as well). And yes, the plot does leave one a little intrigued. But there is still a feeling of been there, done that. And when two other characters are introduced, so also are a few rather random and puzzling elements.
Add all that together, and you have a massively underwhelming movie. And considering its budget and production firepower, it is a disappointment indeed.
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