I Am Legend

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Akiva Goldsman
Star Cast: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Willow Smith, Charlie Tahan
Lyricist: White Zombie
Writer: Akiva Goldsman, Mark Protosevich

“I am Legend” is a thriller movie based on the novel by Richard Matheson. It is based on a very different theme as to how does it feel if you are the only one surviving on Earth. The movie revolves around Will Smith who is the lead actor in the movie. He has played the role of Robert Neville, a sharp minded scientist who is apparently the only survivor of the deadly plague that has wiped off the entire race of humans. His only companions are the flesh eating zombies. He tries his best to lessen the adverse effects of the fatal situation. He strives hard to reverse the situation and give new life to the virus affected zombies by using his blood that is immune to the virus.

Neville is in lookout for means to rescue zombies so that they can live a normal life. He works in his lab in the basement and observes zombies. He conducts extensive research to find a solution to help them combat the problems and deformities caused by virus. During his study, he notices several differences between him and the zombies and he makes note of the same. He ensures that he is back home before the sun sets. He protects himself from the zombies during late evening till night as it is during that time that they wander about in hunt for human flesh.

It is a high budget film that has the best of all in terms of directions, cinematography and other vital aspects. It has turned out to be a big hit among the people. The movie has been able to leave an impact on the minds of viewers, as it has used locations that were actually deserted in the New York city. This has made the movie more powerful and thought evoking. The life of cannibals is shown very realistically; how they come outside during the night time. Will Smith has been widely appreciated for his fabulous performance in the film.

Overall, it is a good movie that is indeed worth watching in theater. It has the capability to touch your heart. Some of the scenes in the movie are very sad. It can be however said that there could have been lot more innovation in the movie.