We see manhattan three years after a deadly virus has killed every healthy human on the island, except one. Somehow immune, neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of new york cityand maybe the world. In the upcoming film, the last days of men will be shown, along with the details. It was influential in the development of the zombievampire genre and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in new york city struggles valiantly to find a cure in this postapocalyptic action thriller. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i am legend near you. After a biological war, robert neville is the last healthy human living on earth, but.
I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending and butterfly symbolism become a lot more clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero. Richard mathesons influential novelette of the same name, this movie follows the last man. The year is 1976one year after a deadly plague sweeps the world, killing virtually all human beings. Legend is a 2015 biographical crime thriller film written and directed by american director brian helgeland. I am legend was released on december 14, 2007, in the united states and canada, and opened to the largest ever box office not adjusted for inflation for a nonchristmas film released in the u. Will smith stars in a scifi thriller from the director of constantinei am legend. But a few years later, it mutated into plague that kills most of the people on earth or turns them into creatures, there are a few who are immune.
The rise and fall of the kray twins, which deals with their rise and fall, the relationship that bound them together, and follows their gruesome career to imprisonment for life in 1969. Her brief outro completely ruins the darkly clever play of the books original plot that neville is a legend, hated and feared, among the vampiric society as a vampire killer, as vampires were. This movie is one of my all time favorites starring one of my favorite actors, will smith. However, for now, since ive just seen this 2007 version of i am legend, and havent seen the rest, ill just have to judge it strictly as a movie, not how it compares to the previous two, or the book. Robert is something of a christlike figure, whose work to save the citys mutants lasts three years and requires, literally, an outpouring of his own blood and the sacrifice of his own life. The streets are overgrown with weeds, cars are abandoned, the infrastructure is beginning to collapse. The opening scenes of i am legend have special effects so good that they just about compensate for some later special effects that are dicey. Lawrence noted, we werent seeing fully rendered shots until about a month ago. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending becomes clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero.
The plot of the first i am legend 2 chapter centers around the epidemics which has spread around the globe turning people into monstrous creatures and leaving a man searching for his own kind. I am legend themes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Likewise, schwarzeneggers recent films at the time eraser and warner bros. Keeping the movie flowing are well placed flashbacks that show what happened to roberts family and why he is there. He experiments upon rats and captured beasts that were once humans. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of.
Robert neville will smith is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and manmade. Set in 1977, two years after biological warfare wiped out the entire world population, except for robert neville charlton heston and a few that have been mutated into lightsensitive flesheating psychopathic zombies who are partially blind. The second movie is expected to be a prequel, in which the cause of the horrible catastrophe will be revealed. But i am legend is the novel that started the entire zombie genre as we know it although ironically, its about vampires. With will smith, alice braga, charlie tahan, salli richardsonwhitfield. The way that they created the look of manhattan in this movie was just wonderful and will. I am legend a oneman american metaphor on the surface, the scifi blockbuster is about will smith battling an army of lightphobic zombies. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent i am legend online on moviefone. Dec 14, 2007 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i am legend near you. How is the dystopian universe created in i am legend. Unfortunately, after those first 10 minutes its all downhill for i am legend, as the film descends into a monster movie malaise starring a horde of balding cgi monsters that look like refugees from a video game and that will scare absolutely no one, save those who worry that greenscreening is ruining the movies. After their deaths, the worlds human beings rise from the grave and become vampires. I am legend full movie i am legend full movie english subtitles i am legend trailer.
He is surrounded by the infected victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can. Dec 14, 2017 i am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending becomes clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero. Every night, he barricades himself inside his house and keeps the vampire horde at bay. This film is i am legend in name only, it bears very little relation to the book of the same name. I am legend summary from litcharts the creators of. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its. Or perhaps the film simply doesnt have the same nuances as the richard matheson book on which its based. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of i am legend by richard matheson. Hey guys i really like the plot of a person all alone after any apocalypse where he trys to do stuffs to survive. George romero was heavily influenced by mathesons novel, which is still as readable and compelling as the day it was written. I am legend story, i am legend hollywood movie story, plot. While richard mathesons postapocalyptic science fiction book, i am legend, and francis lawrences postapocalyptic science fiction movie, i am legend, both have similarities and differences, in the end, the original book version prevails mainly because the movie version alters the original storyline too much. While i am legend starts off very well there were some plot holes and story choices that spoil things.
We told you that the movie trailer would be online tonight, and now here it is. Neville broadcasts over all am and fm frequencies that he is in new york city and is seeking. Dec 14, 2007 i am legend based on the 1954 richard matheson book of the same name. Alice krippen develops a natural mutating virus that cures. But time is running out for neville as the legions of infected watch his every move. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending and. It was written by john william corrington and joyce corrington, based on the 1954 novel i am legend by the american writer richard matheson. The movie i have chosen to discuss for week 2 blog on is called, i am legend. Alice krippen develops a natural mutating virus that cures cancer. I am legend is a 2007 american postapocalyptic action thriller film based on the 1954 novel of. The movie falters a bit at the end, maybe at the last 5 minutes, but it doesnt ruin the plot or acting put forth. Mise en scene of the film, i am legend week 1 blog. Author richard mathesons 1954 horror and science fiction novel, i am legend, originated the zombie genre in both fiction and movies. Still, you cant fault i am legend for trying to be different from the typical action thriller.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Robert neville finds himself alone after a hideous mutation turns humans into vampires. I am legend summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Robert neville will smith is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable, and manmade. Adapted from acclaimed author richard mathesons influential novelette of the same name, constantine director francis lawrences i am legend follows the last man on earth as he struggles to. Ending spoiler for i am legend 2007, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. A virus that was created for the purpose of battling cancer and its administered to those with cancer, and it looked promising. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in i am legend, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Will smith and francis lawrence in i am legend 2007 will smith and alice braga at an event for. Hes virtually alone in this scifi thriller, with a dog albeit a talented one as his only foil. Three years later, new york city is overgrown and abandoned and the only person that is seemingly alive. The plot of the film would reveal what happened to neville before the infected took over new york. Adapted from acclaimed author richard mathesons influential novelette of the same name, constantine director francis lawrences i am legend follows the last man on earth as he struggles to survive while fending off the infected survivors of a devastating vampiric plague. Neville is the last person left on earth and needs to survive while continuing to conduct his work on the virus.
Dec, 2007 the opening scenes of i am legend have special effects so good that they just about compensate for some later special effects that are dicey. Hbo go is free with your subscription through participating tv providers. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but. After the announcement of a good new, we discover new york in a total mess.
This is a straight up i am legend sequel, and would have will smith return, only as a clone of his character robert neville. Otherness richard mathesons i am legend is a science fiction adventure and a terrifying horror story. Its as if the screenwriters or director, or producer ran out of ways to wrap it up. The film was released to theaters on friday, december 14, 2007. I havent seen the previous two versions, but definitely intend to. I am legend 2007 robert neville will smith, a brilliant scientist, is a survivor of a manmade plague that transforms humans into bloodthirsty mutants. A brilliant scientist who raced to discover a cure for the manmade virus as humanity came crumbling down all around. I am legend overcomes questionable special effects and succeeds largely on the. It is adapted from john pearsons book the profession of violence. A science fiction thriller based on the 1954 novel i am legend by richard matheson.
If anyone had any doubts left that will smith could carry a movie, i am legend will banish them forever. I am legend 2007 stream and watch online moviefone. The novel has been made into three movies, including omega man 1971 and i am legend 2007. I am legend 510 movie clip infected dogs 2007 hd duration. I am legend is a 2007 film adaption of the novel of the same name. Man on earth and the 1971 charlton heston action film the omega man, mathesons novelette.
Not sure what hed be doing as a clone, or if the sequel would plant him in nyc again, but for some reason hed be a clone and fighting zombies again. I watched the last man on earth show, but was a bit dissatisfied as it was comedy and did not really focus on actual issues which would happen in that situation, but it was fun to watch. Robert neville will smith is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurableand manmade. This aside, it is a fairly good movie with post apocalyptic themes and a storyline that will keep you interested for the 96 minutes duration. I am legend is, at its core, a surprisingly sophisticatedbut grimrumination on faith and sacrifice. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending and butterfly symbolism become a lot more clear. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a full length study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Immune, neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of new york city and perhaps the world. While richard mathesons postapocalyptic science fiction book, i am legend, and francis lawrences postapocalyptic science fiction movie, i am legend, both have similarities and differences, in the end, the original book version prevails mainly because the movie. Hes very versatile with his acting skills and is able to dominate every role hes challenged.
Robert neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and manmade. Dec 14, 2007 while i am legend, the latest in a series of film versions of a novel by richard matheson, fits comfortably within the conventions of the scifi horror genre here come those zombies. However, in the early moments of the film, neville personifies the phrase alone, not lonely. A great scene from i am legend when attacked by three infected dogs, brave sam samantha the alsation dog stands her ground,and fights to the very death to protect her master. While the sun shines, its a fourstar thriller with a superb turn from smith. The opening scene is particularly relevant in the way it creates the dystopian feeling of the movie. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. This summary of i am legend includes a complete plot overview spoilers included.
Plot summary for i am legend 2007, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Containing wonderful cinematography and cg, i am legend is a spectacular film that i will be seeing again. The city turned to a jungle, showing a chaotic vision of the future. There are stretches when he literally talks to himself, and hes. Robert neville and exciting sound effects during the action sequences. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson. But time is running out for neville as the legions of infected watch his every move from the. Jan 22, 2019 i am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending and butterfly symbolism become a lot more clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero. A earlier today we posted the theatrical teaser poster for i am legend. Will smith plays the role of the relationship starved army medical researcher well. I am legend 1010 movie clip alternate ending 2007 hd. Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in new york city. The ending to the alternate theatrical version varies from the original ending. Robert neville, as he searches for a cure to a vicious, manmade disease.