I Am Legend

Vikingod · Mar 26, 2008, 12:54 PM

Watched the movie last night and was very impressed. It's an interesting take on the zombie movie. Pretty scary stuff if you try and put yourself in his situation.

I remember the original "Omega Man", but don't remember liking it as much as this one. I'm even inclined to read the book now. One thing's for sure, someone needs to take something like this and make a really good video game out of it. Around the lines of an FPS/Survivial Horror/RPG. Would almost be like STALKER, but in a big city, and without the stupid radiation spots. Exploration, secrets to uncover, cool vehicles, traps, zombies, there is so much there to make a great game.

Anyone else see the movie? What did you think?

BlueMak · Mar 26, 2008, 01:28 PM

I haven't seen it yet, but I have seen the two movies with the same story that came before it (one in the 70s and the other in 50s or 60s.)

I will see it, though from what I understand it is just a remake of them.

Zardon · Mar 26, 2008, 01:45 PM

the film is ruined by the ending which made it to the theatrical release. the alternative and original ending is the best. if you look it up on youtube its there. makes a lot more sense to me and is much deeper on a humane level.

YouTube - I Am Legend Alternative ending

Obviously if you haven't seen the movie do NOT click that link !

Asmoday · Mar 26, 2008, 01:57 PM

I liked this movie alot, but I agree with Allan about the ending...

Zardon · Mar 26, 2008, 02:03 PM

probably some suit made the call on the ending. made a right cock up of it IMO.

Vikingod · Mar 26, 2008, 02:43 PM

Agreed about the ending. The link you posted is honestly exactly the way I figured it would end, giving a bit more humanity to the monsters, I was surprized by the one that made it into the movie.

I give the producers credit for making NYC look the way it did. I thought that was very impressive.

Judas · Mar 26, 2008, 02:44 PM

yeah that ending is better.. then the shit they threw together at the end of the theater release...

**MIG-31** · Mar 26, 2008, 03:01 PM

I agree... the youtube ending was much more impressive... Just another Movie with a good atmosphere that was let down by the ending.

I presume a Directors Cut edition might be released in the future.

Zelig · Mar 26, 2008, 03:53 PM

I actually went to see I Am Legend in theatres before I'd heard about the "alternate" ending, and left with the feeling of "wtf happened at the end..." Was quite happy when I found out about the ending afterwards.

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Originally Posted by MIG-31

I presume a Directors Cut edition might be released in the future.

The Blu-ray release lets you watch the film straight through with the alternate ending.

**MIG-31** · Mar 26, 2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

I actually went to see I Am Legend in theatres before I'd heard about the "alternate" ending, and left with the feeling of "wtf happened at the end..." Was quite happy when I found out about the ending afterwards.

The Blu-ray release lets you watch the film straight through with the alternate ending.

Would be nice if i could afford a blu-ray Drive/player.Thats why i hope the will be a directors cut dvd

IEMC · Mar 26, 2008, 05:50 PM

That was much better. The other one was disappointing.

mike2h · Mar 26, 2008, 06:14 PM

there is a more expensive vers of the dvd that has the alt ending.

OmegaRED · Mar 26, 2008, 07:09 PM

Movie wasn't that great, first half was good at least. I've seen the alternate ending and didn't like it much more but at least it explained why the zombie guys were so intent on getting him. I picked up the book and read it (very short read) which only illustrates how dumb the movie was in not explaining anything to us just loads of eye candy.

Judas · Mar 26, 2008, 08:39 PM

overall the movie was much to slow.... even with the alt ending.. while i would say completes the movie ALOT better overall.... i still considering the movie a bit of a flop

Necrosis · Mar 26, 2008, 08:51 PM

Just incase no one knows...great deal @ Amazon.

Amazon.com: I Am Legend [Blu-ray]: Will Smith: Movies & TV

**dj_stick** · Mar 26, 2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Judas

i still considering the movie a bit of a flop

i saw the movie last night, and quite liked it, so, to me it wasn't a flop

i definately agree that the alternate ending worked better, it was what i expected would happen in the actual movie… there was constant hinting of humanity &intelligence throughout the whole movie that some dim-wit exec didn't catch, so he probably didn't understand the ending…

definately not your average zombie movie

@/2ct!< · Mar 26, 2008, 09:19 PM

Didnt really like either ending but liked the first 1/2 of the movie a lot.

Reckless187 · Mar 26, 2008, 10:04 PM

I thought it was a bit disappointing. the Novel wasn't that great either.

**Mousey** · Mar 28, 2008, 08:54 AM

I reckon a sandbox-type game would be pretty sweet, with objectives. A la crackdown anyone?
And i still haven't seen it, so i'm trying not to click the alternative ending link >_<

Wilier · Mar 31, 2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

I reckon a sandbox-type game would be pretty sweet, with objectives. A la crackdown anyone?
And i still haven't seen it, so i'm trying not to click the alternative ending link >_<

Click as much as you like, its been taken down

Im gutted since I thought the ending was utter pants tbh, and didnt get chance to see the alternate.

Zelig · Mar 31, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilier

Click as much as you like, its been taken down

Im gutted since I thought the ending was utter pants tbh, and didnt get chance to see the alternate.

It's still available.

YouTube - I AM LEGEND ALT. ENDING GOOD QUALITY

Or google can find it. Also available on the torrent tracker of your choice.

Wilier · Mar 31, 2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks for that. I should have searched I guess I just assumed that Youtube took down one video, so would take them all down?

Im not sure about either ending tbh. The alternate makes you have hope etc, where'as the other one is more exciting.....kinda?

BlueMak · Mar 31, 2008, 10:14 PM

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Tinkerhell · Apr 15, 2008, 07:46 PM

I've not read the book or seen the alt ending. As far as I was just another attempt at a zombie movie. The zombie genre is pretty hard core now a days so you better come to the table with something really good if you want your movie to make an impression on anyone. This movie didn't do that.

Will Smith did a great job in his role as being slightly crazy due to the solitude. The CGI lions were just stupid & not very well done IMHO.
I the ending *blah* but trust an exec to not put a bad ending on a movie when good one exists.

Worth renting once it comes off the new release shelf & you can do so for a $1...

Zardon · Apr 15, 2008, 08:12 PM

I don't feel it was "another" zombie movie on any level at all - there was actually quite a lot happening under the surface if you looked, I guess a lot of people didn't really. A movie like Dawn of the Dead is a pure zombie movie.

[hobo]eclipse · Apr 15, 2008, 09:40 PM

any one notice the $6.00+ gas price sign in there?

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Originally Posted by Tinkerhell

Worth renting once it comes off the new release shelf & you can do so for a $1...

im sure i have done it before, but i just can't recall this "renting" you speak of?

Care to explain?

**kris23** · Apr 16, 2008, 03:11 AM

anyway to see the alt ending now?

Dark Lord · Apr 16, 2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

any one notice the $6.00+ gas price sign in there?

i did see that. i also saw the batman vs superman in 2011 sign. would be interesting to see if theres any truth in that.

[hobo]eclipse · Apr 16, 2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Lord

i did see that. i also saw the batman vs superman in 2011 sign. would be interesting to see if theres any truth in that.

ya now that u mention it, i recall that big sign on the building as well

Zelig · Apr 16, 2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

anyway to see the alt ending now?

Search for it on youtube, or google, or your favourite other video download site.

Mar 26, 2008, 12:54 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I Am Legend Watched the movie last night and was very impressed. It's an interesting take on the zombie movie. Pretty scary stuff if you try and put yourself in his situation. I remember the original "Omega Man", but don't remember liking it as much as this one. I'm even inclined to read the book now. One thing's for sure, someone needs to take something like this and make a really good video game out of it. Around the lines of an FPS/Survivial Horror/RPG. Would almost be like STALKER, but in a big city, and without the stupid radiation spots. Exploration, secrets to uncover, cool vehicles, traps, zombies, there is so much there to make a great game. Anyone else see the movie? What did you think?

Mar 26, 2008, 01:28 PM	#2
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	I haven't seen it yet, but I have seen the two movies with the same story that came before it (one in the 70s and the other in 50s or 60s.) I will see it, though from what I understand it is just a remake of them. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Mar 26, 2008, 01:57 PM	#4
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	I liked this movie alot, but I agree with Allan about the ending... __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Mar 26, 2008, 03:01 PM	#8
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,818 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	I agree... the youtube ending was much more impressive... Just another Movie with a good atmosphere that was let down by the ending. I presume a Directors Cut edition might be released in the future. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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IEMC Neighborhood screw up. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MI, US Posts: 770 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	That was much better. The other one was disappointing. __________________

Mar 26, 2008, 01:45 PM	#3
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	the film is ruined by the ending which made it to the theatrical release. the alternative and original ending is the best. if you look it up on youtube its there. makes a lot more sense to me and is much deeper on a humane level. YouTube - I Am Legend Alternative ending Obviously if you haven't seen the movie do NOT click that link !

Mar 26, 2008, 02:03 PM	#5
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	probably some suit made the call on the ending. made a right cock up of it IMO.

Mar 26, 2008, 02:43 PM	Thread Starter #6
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Agreed about the ending. The link you posted is honestly exactly the way I figured it would end, giving a bit more humanity to the monsters, I was surprized by the one that made it into the movie. I give the producers credit for making NYC look the way it did. I thought that was very impressive.

Mar 26, 2008, 06:14 PM	#12
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	there is a more expensive vers of the dvd that has the alt ending. __________________

Mar 26, 2008, 07:09 PM	#13
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Movie wasn't that great, first half was good at least. I've seen the alternate ending and didn't like it much more but at least it explained why the zombie guys were so intent on getting him. I picked up the book and read it (very short read) which only illustrates how dumb the movie was in not explaining anything to us just loads of eye candy. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Mar 26, 2008, 08:51 PM	#15
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Just incase no one knows...great deal @ Amazon. Amazon.com: I Am Legend [Blu-ray]: Will Smith: Movies & TV

Mar 26, 2008, 09:19 PM	#17
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	Didnt really like either ending but liked the first 1/2 of the movie a lot. __________________

Mar 26, 2008, 10:04 PM	#18
Reckless187 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 731 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	I thought it was a bit disappointing. the Novel wasn't that great either.

Mar 28, 2008, 08:54 AM	#19
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	I reckon a sandbox-type game would be pretty sweet, with objectives. A la crackdown anyone? And i still haven't seen it, so i'm trying not to click the alternative ending link >_< __________________

Mar 31, 2008, 02:33 PM	#22
Wilier DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincs UK Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for that. I should have searched I guess I just assumed that Youtube took down one video, so would take them all down? Im not sure about either ending tbh. The alternate makes you have hope etc, where'as the other one is more exciting.....kinda?

Mar 31, 2008, 10:14 PM	#23
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Spoilers ahead!!! - - - - -- - - - - - - - They were both optimistic, just in a different way. I found the ending to be good and very clear and optimistic about curing the people. The alt ending felt more natural cause of all the hints throughout the movie, but also optimistic that people either cured it or that even if they failed, the sick people were still people, ,just different. - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Apr 15, 2008, 07:46 PM	#24
Tinkerhell Not all fairies are nice. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 989 Rep Power: 44	I've not read the book or seen the alt ending. As far as I was just another attempt at a zombie movie. The zombie genre is pretty hard core now a days so you better come to the table with something really good if you want your movie to make an impression on anyone. This movie didn't do that. Will Smith did a great job in his role as being slightly crazy due to the solitude. The CGI lions were just stupid & not very well done IMHO. I the ending blah but trust an exec to not put a bad ending on a movie when good one exists. Worth renting once it comes off the new release shelf & you can do so for a $1... __________________ Stupidity should be painful if not terminal. Darwin for Sainthood!!

Apr 15, 2008, 08:12 PM	#25
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I don't feel it was "another" zombie movie on any level at all - there was actually quite a lot happening under the surface if you looked, I guess a lot of people didn't really. A movie like Dawn of the Dead is a pure zombie movie.

Apr 16, 2008, 03:11 AM	#27
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