We rented and watched the 2007 version of I Am Legend last night. Other than the obvious "gotcha" factor, as a scary movie, it didn't really bother me very much.
The scene with Sam was exceptionally sad, but given how the dog in the book worked out, it wasn't too surprising. I didn't really like what happened to his family, but I suppose it was easier than trying to keep track of them and it gave him motivation for staying on the island.
I was a little curious about how Anna and Ethan got onto the island, because, well, didn't the military seal it off? But all questions aside, it was a moving movie. I liked the alternate ending SO MUCH more than I liked the theatrical ending. I felt like Neville learned so much more, and it was definitely more true to the ideas in the novel.
About the novel. I felt like I was watching a different story. They did a great job of updating it and making it relevant to the time and place, but I LIKED it as a plague of the ages. We didn't really need the added statement about the dangers of genetically engineering superviruses.
Overall, I liked the movie and I'm glad I saw it, but I don't need to own it. Everyone needs to read the book, because it was marvelous!
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