Hes a legend, but for the wrong reasonsin line with richard mathesons book, he is an. The first says, man, its just a badass vampire book. I am legend by richard matheson goodreads share book. This film is i am legend in name only, it bears very little relation to the book of the same name. Directed by francis lawrence, the film stars will smith as us army virologist robert neville. I picked it up mostly because i read about the alternate ending of the will smith movie, which some criticized for not following the spirit of the book. There are two camps when it comes to discussing the issue of race in mathesons book. Instead of blowing himself and the hemocytes up with a.
The movie took all the intelligence out and just made it about the action. So i just finished i am legend by richard matheson. Youtube has the ending of the movie i am legend, as it was originally planned. I have decided to use robert neville from i am legend as the starting point. Jul 04, 20 i assume you are referring to the 2007 film starring will smith and the controversial original ending special feature on the dvd release. Whats the difference between i am legend the book and i am legend the movie. This is the book that, to my mind, created the modern vampirezombie genre of horror. But if you have only seen that will smith movie that went 180 degrees on the books message, the soulcrushing impact of. I am legend 2 online sa prevodom by tridotvada issuu. Maybe the grimmest ending of any book if the only version of i am legend you have heard of is the will fresh prince smith film version you are in for a treat. Need help with chapter 2 in richard mathesons i am legend. Then it goes into a story about a man winning a carnival game, then a women getting attacked by haunted doll etc.
He knew he should burn up the paper plates and utensils too, and dust the furniture and. With that in mind, what some feel is a confusing ending becomes far. Oct 03, 2018 i am legend 2 will be, naturally, the title of the sequel to a postapocalyptic film. Every night, he barricades himself inside his house and keeps the vampire horde at bay. 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.
Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of. Now for a topic thats neither divisive nor prone to eliciting irrational anger and awkward discomfort. Changing i am legend s creatures which were created by the virus outbreak in the movie made adapting the books ending impossible, as the darkseekers showed almost no signs of heightened intelligence earlier in the movie. Will smith plays the role of the relationship starved army medical researcher well. Im actually suprised they didnt use it because of that reason. This summary of i am legend includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Off the back of the huge success of i am legend back in 2007, warner bros was keen to develop either. 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 underst. The books characters realization of their perspective is the whole point of the book. Every aspect of nevilles existence is suffused with dangereven something as banal as driving a car. Nevilles blood is the key to bring back the human race. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that.
Right, i just saw i am legend, and dont get the end. I am legend felt right as a standalone movie, and francis lawrence hits the nail on the head. Furthermore, the final line suggests that human societyof which neville was the last representativeis now fading into the past. I really confuse, i watched a 2 version of ending of this same movie, the first version is this the zombie let him live after they. Jul 06, 2017 i am legend 2 official 2nd ending will smith trailer 2018 rami djebel ramos. I am legend is the 2007 film adaptation of richard mathesons 1954 novel of the same name, starring will smith and a bunch of cg zombie things called dark seekers. I am legend 2 official 2nd ending will smith trailer 2018 rami djebel ramos. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i am legend 2. The alternate ending to i am legend where they respect him and growl at him in an acknowledging way is odd and feels out of place. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson. Off the back of the huge success of i am legend back in 2007, warner bros was keen to develop either a prequel or a sequel to the film. Influencing great modern horror writers like stephen king, its one that will stick with you.
Theres lessons to be learned about mob behavior and respect for minorities. He has become the legend, the monster that puts fear in those he thought were monsters. The i am legend dvd with this alternate ending included is now available to buy on. Right about now i bet will smith and the group of studio suits responsible for the ending of i am legend are wishing theyd gone with the alternative version squirreled away in the films dvd. I am legend alternate ending behind the scenes warner bros. Aug 04, 2016 i am legend is a classic horror story. I am legends biggest change from the book broke the movie.
I though the book was effectively i am legend and other short stories by richard matheeson. Oct 05, 2016 i am legend is the 2007 film adaptation of richard mathesons 1954 novel of the same name, starring will smith and a bunch of cg zombie things called dark seekers. Mar 28, 2020 i am preaching tomorrow on the topic, it is not good for man to be alone gen 2. I am legend 1010 movie clip alternate ending 2007 hd. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of. Why i am legend didnt need a sequel, according to the director. What did the healing zombie in the basement have to do with it. Yesterday, some intrepid soul posted an alternate i am legend ending to youtube. I think its just a collection of short stories with the headliner being the most famous. It is surely one of the most anticipated premieres for the upcoming months. I am legend is a 2007 american postapocalyptic action thriller film based on the 1954 novel of. The end of the film was shot in lambertville, new jersey.
Robert neville finds himself alone after a hideous mutation turns humans into vampires. I am legend took on a new significance in 2011 with the outbreak of h1n1 in 2011, fuelling conspiracy theories and providing. Blogger adam katz sent me the link because of the book vs. I though the book was effectively i am legend and other short stories by. I am legend changed the vampires of the novel to the mindless darkseekers, a big change that. Putting all of that in a movie might not be possible or might not make a good movie, but the alternate ending for this one goes just about as far as it could in one scene. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that was influential in the modern development of zombie and vampire literature and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. 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. Actually the alternate ending when he lives is very similar to the ending of the i am legend 1954 novel by richard matheson. I am legend 2 official 2nd ending will smith trailer.
The successes and failures in adapting i am legend film inquiry. 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. Twodisc dvd or bluray for those unaware, let me explain the concept of richard mathesons book to. I am legend changed the vampires of the novel to the mindless darkseekers, a big change that made the original ending not work at all. I am legend and the omega man end with a survivor, or survivors, wanting to be fully human again. I still remember the exact moment i started and finished this book nearly 10 years ago. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Dec 14, 2007 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i am legend near you. I am legend 2 will be, naturally, the title of the sequel to a postapocalyptic film. The ending is quite bleak, and sans the last man on earth, the two other films fail at the ending. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i am. Later he forced himself into the kitchen to grind up the fiveday accumulation of garbage in the sink. Differences between i am legend book vs movie page 1.
In legend, the first of a trilogy, both of the main characters are definitely famousthough for very different reasons. A virus that was created for the purpose of battling cancer and its administered to those with cancer, and it looked promising. The story is set in new york city after a virus, which was originally created to cure cancer, has wiped out most of. It was influential in the development of the zombievampire genre and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. 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. This is starkly different to the i am legend movie ending, in which neville. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i. I am legend originally had an ending closer to the books, but that was changed after negative reactions from test. However im glad the director chose a much more original ending unlike the novel. I am legend is a 2007 american postapocalyptic action thriller film based on the 1954 novel of the same name by richard matheson. Sep 06, 2012 last night i finished reading i am legend. Will smiths 2007 box office hit i am legend had an ending that. Thus, in the final line of the book which also serves as the books title, neville accepts that he is a monster.
The ending to the alternate theatrical version varies from the original ending. Will smiths 2007 box office hit i am legend had an ending that divided audiences, but an alternate ending exists that does more justice to the book. Nov 24, 2008 right about now i bet will smith and the group of studio suits responsible for the ending of i am legend are wishing theyd gone with the alternative version squirreled away in the films dvd. 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. I am legend is brilliant commentary and society and human relationships and, really, the very definition of humanity. I am legend changed the vampires of the novel to the mindless. But if you have only seen that will smith movie that went 180 degrees on the book s message, the soulcrushing impact of these words will be lost on you. I am legend isnt particularly long either, hardly even novel length. I was sitting shotgun while my father drove us home from a vacation in michigan.