Sean

I thought Last Man On Earth was much closer to the book than The Omega Man. Omega Man took all the vampire stuff out completely and also LMOE was actually aided with the writing of the actual author of the book itself. I'm hoping Legend stays truer to the novel than either of the previous two films.

Heretic

Whatever they original story did, I like how the night people were done in I Am Legend.

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gorillamom

I haven't seen it yet. I'll have to have my son take me.

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EvilMonkey

Thought the acting and special effects were both really good, this movie was just another 28 weeks. I guess I didn't expect it to be another of the typical horror movies that we've been seeing in recent years. Overall it was pretty disappointing to me, I liked i robot much better.

Heretic

I never equated it to a zombie movie because the story basically involves one guy and he's immune to their thing.

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EvilMonkey

It's the same as all the others in that there's a virus and those infected are killer zombies that roam the streets feeding on all the living people. 28 weeks, dawn of the dead, etc. all have the same premise as this movie. Don't get me wrong, it's slick and well done I just didn't think it was very original. I guess my hopes were just set a little high for this, if it wasn't for Will Smith and his performance I would've hated it.

Sean

Eric, the book predates all of those movies you mention.

EvilMonkey

I wasn't aware there was even a book on it.

Here's the scenario (spoilers)

• Empty Streets - Left in chaos
• A virus that man created and became airborne
• Wipes out nearly the entire population
• Those infected with the virus feed on people and look half-dead
• The infected only come out at night
• One man is the only one known to be immune
• There is hope for a cure

How is that not similar to every other virus movie that's come out in the last 10 or more years. There are too many to mention.

I should also point out that if there are any dog lovers here, you will be saddened and pissed at this movie.

DannyBoy

Fuck 28 Weeks man, 28 Days is better. I agree with you though about the genre, still... good Friday Night movie with a curry and a few beers. Probably... haven't seen it yet heh!.

Sean

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