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The “Legend” of Will Smith

Despite the star's effortless charisma, the movie doesn't entirely work.

By David Ansen | Newsweek Web Exclusive

Dec 13, 2007 | Updated: 11:53 a.m. ET Dec 13, 2007

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Posted By: herbismetoo @ 01/29/2008 5:33:02 PM

Comment: does anybody not remember the Omega Man, which this movive is stolen from, I didn't like Heston as a person ( I say didn't even though he's alive, he's not ) but he was much more of an interesting actor. As a black man am I allowed to say that ? Will Smith makes me ill, I'm tired of him, he's the acceptable black person, except that he didn't work hard of go to University, he played the goof, the kind of boy white people just love to put in front of us as a role model, Wiily Smith is not black, he's a white folk version of what a black man should be.
Posted By: TiffanyP @ 01/28/2008 3:56:03 PM

Comment: I agree as far as the zombies go. They were quite ridiculous and looked way to cgi especially in some of the scenes where they could have had really cool moments using real peolple. Point in case is the scene where he captures the female zombie and the male zombie is standing at the door. It looked so fake. I didn't enjoy the ending either really it was so anticlimatic kind of like War of the Worlds. Really though I loved the movie and Will Smith is awesome. My husband and I went and saw it twice.
Posted By: WORKSUCKS! @ 01/18/2008 1:43:35 PM

Comment: The movie was great. Will Smith can make just about any movie great. Why does the movie have to have a type? For me it was Scary and funny at times with a little action. Most movies have alittle of everything right? I will admit the ending was not my favorite but it kept me interested all the way thru till the end.
Posted By: workingfortheman-esq @ 01/09/2008 10:34:21 AM

Comment: There is nothing boring about movie, for pete's sake. The whole audience was riveted, despite the weird graphics. Heaven forbid, we inject little thoughfulness or reflection into our action movies. I suppose its tough for joe-six-pack to endure a break between car chases, but if you can stand it, this movie at least has a modest appeal for the thinking person.
Posted By: jonjondad908 @ 01/06/2008 11:01:36 AM

Comment: this movie was the most booringest movie i ever saw in my life the graphics were horible and the ending was horrible dont waste yro time or money seing this movie
Posted By: nawawimohamad @ 12/26/2007 9:28:16 PM

Comment: It is so boring, I watched it half way.
Posted By: queeny @ 12/26/2007 4:30:10 PM

Comment: Oh, poo. I liked the flick. It achieved what it intended. It's ENTERTAINING. Just sit back and enjoy. I don't think anyone expects an Oscar. It made me jump out of my seat many times. It's not meant to stir your souls, folks, relax. It's a fun movie. No need to analyze, although, on behalf of the ladies, thank you for the gratuitous 5 minutes of a shirtless Will Smith doing pull ups...for that, I give a nomination. :-)
- Posted By: 1candideov @ 05/07/2008 2:39:12 PM
  
  Comment: Why not analyze? There was symbolism pertaining to Jesus Christ, and the movie expresses intense conflict and suspense with Will fighting against the infected. Often times you can get more out of a movie by thinking about it and reflecting off it instead of glorifying it for special effects or cheap thrills.
Posted By: sandaili @ 12/26/2007 3:01:44 PM

Comment: Whoever wrote the "how does he have electricity" comment is an idiot. They have a four second shot of generators in his house. Those are run by gas.

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Posted By: SharonToji @ 12/25/2007 7:42:24 PM

Comment: Don't bother to see this film. I doesn't hang together. Plot is almost nonexistent. You have no clue as to why Will Smith is doing most of what he does -- driving fast, hunting animals when he has cupboards full of food, or why he has running water and electricity in a dead city. The bursts of noise are horrible. The ending does not satisfy.
Posted By: tionia1 @ 12/18/2007 11:34:59 AM

Comment: im very excited to see Will Smith in this movie im very thrilled to see this movie i think its going to be the best movie this year
Posted By: tionia1 @ 12/18/2007 11:33:45 AM

Comment: Im very excited to see this movie i cant wait im thrilled to see a blak man in such a serious role