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Old 12-27-2007, 12:47 PM   #20
PinstripesAndPithHelmets
 
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I'm not going to see this movie. It looks more like it's based on the movie "Omega Man" than the book "I Am Legend". Also, Will Smith can't play anything other than the Fresh Prince. Every character he's ever done is exactly the same. All he can do is spout catch phrases, flare his nostrils when the character is supposed to be angry and shout "Awww, HELL no!"

Plus, the character in the book didn't exercise or exhibit an optimistic attitude, which is what we see Smith doing in the movie trailers. He was a sorrowful, drunken maniac who spent his days killing half-human monstrosities, and his nights swilling liquor and listening to classical music.

I won't ruin the ending of the book, but I HIGHLY doubt that the movie will wrap up in the same way. For those of you who've read the book, you'll understand why that's important to a story called "I Am Legend," and why I have my doubts that the film can end properly. If I'm wrong about this, feel free to let me know.
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