I am the Legend

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...I am Legend was the 2007; sci- fi horror adapted from the 1954 Francis Lawrence, and a remake of the classic The Omega Man. The film starred Will Smith, in what was to be his first horror film. Opening in late 2007, the film grossed well over $500 million worldwide. Having heard mixed reactions to the film I figured I had to watch it for myself to see what all the fuss was about, having not see the Omega Man, I am Legend was a totally new film for me, I didn't no what to expect and didn't no the general backdrop of the film. Having seen the film I understand why people had such mix reactions about the film, however I thought it was one of the most decent horror films to come out for a while, and hopefully by the end of this review you will understand why. Plot: A deadly bacterial virus once used to treat the incurable cancer has...

jaygami1986 07.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of I Am Legend (DVD)

The Stuff Of Legends

Advantages: Simple writing style that allows the plot to flow and the pages to be turned
Disadvantages: One slightly weaker character in the first half of the book.

...and with 6 Walls between the town and the battle field they at least had a slim chance. To raise spirits around the camp and give the men hope they call in a Drenai legend by the name of Druss. Famous for winning battles against the odds even he thinks there is no hope but is willing to fight anyway. Can they save the Drenai Empire or do the Nadir have simply too many men?.. The first few chapters seemed to pass me by but soon enough it drew me in and all of a sudden I was hooked. It's not often that I get lost in a book but I certainly did in this one. It holds the interest nicely and keeps you turning the pages, which I think is always a bonus with a book. His style seems to draw you in and makes you want to find out what's going to happen. The books focus on the battle at Dros makes it quite fast paced. When the front of the book...

Andy.mack 30.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Legend - David Gemmell

Absolute Legend

Advantages: Amazing gameplay, graphics, storytelling, in jokes.
Disadvantages: Zelda fans may take a bit of getting used to the layout!

...Oh my! I have just Kicked the behind out of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and let me tell you, It's amazing. These games, for me, are reason enough to buy a console. So what if it's fancy, if I can't get my Zelda fix, it's not worth it. As you may have noticed I am a little biased towards the "wow it's great" side of things. Don't worry though. I hated the game to start with. A basic run down of the story behind the games is as follows: You are Link (at least you are if you stick with the default name) Link is a boy who has been brought up in a small farming community in the forest. One fine day crazy things start happening. The sky opens up and a bunch of dark monsters fall from it, the local children are kidnapped by them, along with you and your best friend. Luckily you have been blessed by the gods with a little more...

ryanando 25.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)

Urban Legends Are Just Myths... Right?

Advantages: Good premise, clever ending
Disadvantages: Too similar to other films

...While on her way home driving in torrential rain, student Michelle runs out of fuel at the worst possible moment, she just makes it to a petrol station where a strange looking man with a terrible stutter fills up her car. After previously handing over her credit card the man calls her into an office and says that the credit card company need a word with her, she reluctantly enters the office and finds a dead tone upon picking up the phone. The man locks the door and tries to stop her from leaving, Michelle manages to break free and speeds off in the car however she never makes it home. On the college campus where Michelle was a student, news of her death has yet to reach the students and teachers there. A group of students are talking about a story also known as an urban legend where a psychology teacher went crazy and slaughtered all...

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Review of Urban Legend (DVD)

I Am Legend - Wasn't legendary for me!!!

Advantages: Some good moments of suspense. Good scene setting.
Disadvantages: Lost it's story to some daft horror scenes.

...***I Am Legend*** This film is a kind of disaster movie; but not in the usual pattern that I was expecting. I enjoy watching end of the world type scenario's like The Day After Tomorrow or Independence Day - big action films, when humanity pulls together to save the world. However, although the film does centre on disease killing off the population, here the similarity ends. The 15 certificate is a clue that this is not family entertainment and the film is a lot darker than the aforementioned films. The main hero of the piece is played by Will Smith as Robert Neville who appears to be the sole survivor in New York of a plague that has rapidly killed off the inhabitants of the city. The film follows his search for other possible survivors; a search that takes years rather than weeks. Robert Neville is also a scientist (as luck...

LAURALILIA 03.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of I Am Legend (DVD)

A Legend Is Born!

Advantages: Excellent writing style, frenetic pace, superb characters, shorter than most fantasies
Disadvantages: Perhaps not massively inventive, narrative can switch quickly among many characters

...My good friend and fellow-writer GildorInglorion knows a thing or two about books - and more specifically, about the fantasy genre from which seemingly no major work has escaped him. A little while ago, he gave me a copy of 'Legend' to borrow. Before I had the chance to read it though, it emerged that author David Gemmell had died. His death was a brief topic of conversation for us as I had heard little of the man, but the surprising media coverage surrounding the death of the 57 year-old fantasy author reminded me that I should get around to reading the novel that began his successful but sadly all-too-short career. Legend was first published in 1984, and was the first of many books based in the same world (comprising the Drenai Saga), though in spirit it is very much a standalone story. Considering it was Gemmell's first novel...

tom1clare 09.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Legend - David Gemmell

Fall in love with the legend

Advantages: Excellent acting, wonderful characters, beautiful scenery, historically accurate
Disadvantages: None

..."She was like the water that freezes inside a rock and breaks it apart. It was no more her fault than it is the fault of the water when the rock shatters." ? One Stab, Legends of the Fall If you ever find yourself with 2 hours and 7 minutes to fill, and want a front seat on the sort of emotional rollercoaster that will leave you weepy and drained, then look no further than Legends of the Fall. It has all of the elements that are needed for a real epic. Stunning scenery well thought out characters, a story that spans decades, war, death, passion, madness and most of all tonnes of insight into the human condition. If my description alone doesn?t do it for you, well it also won the 1995 Oscar for Cinematography, and was nominated for 8 other awards, so that gives you an idea of quality. Plot outline *************** From the 17th...

Shoka 04.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Legends Of The Fall (DVD)

I am 28 Days Later...I mean Legend.

Advantages: Good set design, good acting. Story line had potential to be good.
Disadvantages: The way the film is filmed is too similar to alot of other films, why make this film???

...Film Only Review Details of I am Legend Directed By: Francis Lawrence Release Date: 26 December 2007 (UK) Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi Run Time: 101 Minutes Certification: 15 (uk) Starring: Will Smith Alice Braga Charlie Tahan Plot: When a plague like disease hits New York City, everybody is evacuated, leaving only Robert Neville, a Government scientist who was unable to stop the virus spreading, and who stayed to try and control it at groud zero. 3 years on, and Robert is the only survivor, the virus has spread across the Nation, across the world. It's 2012, and everyday for the last 3 years he has sent radio messages out to to any other survivors to meet him in New York. Robert though is battling against the virus ridden inhabitants of New York. As when people got the virus, they turned nasty, they...

stephbond89 07.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of I Am Legend (DVD)

Ludlow's Legend

Advantages: Excellent story and acting, amazing scenery and music
Disadvantages: none from me

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sewbizzie 27.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Legends Of The Fall (DVD)

I am Legend

Advantages: great film
Disadvantages: great build up, but solved in no tme at all

...I saw this film at the cinema starring Will Smith and it was great. I am Legend, the film is about a break out virus that engulfs America. Robert Neville played by Will Smith is the last man uninfected left trying to find the cure to save the world before its too late. A good story line but the ending lets the film down. The build up and ideas of isolation are well put over, but 1 hour and 30 mins build up for a 4 min solution. I was blown away by this film from the start. Will Smith does a fantastic job of single handedly holding an entire performance together and displaying the emotional changes of a man pushed to his very limits, in a way that is both realistic and captivating. The only downside to the film may come in the final parts where the plot gets caught up a bit and the pace and message of the film seems to change...

jo_field26 21.04.2008 · Read review
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