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“I am Legend” Review

The Richard Matherson’s science fiction novel “I am Legend” was written in 1954 and became notably influent at that time. Therefore, it was adapted into three movies: “The last Man in Earth” from 1964, “The Omega Man” from 1971 and, again, “I am Legend” from 2007.

Basically, the plot itself starts with the discovering of a revolutionary vaccine against cancer. Despite the founded solution to this disease, the vaccine bought a pandemic infection whose symptoms were similar to vampirism. Being naturally immune, Will Smith’s character appears as the sole survivor in the world. Consequently, he decides to study the infection in order to try to save the vampires and find out a company in the desperately alone New York City. Exploring action scenes where Will Smith fights against the human monsters, the film reaches its climax when another immune woman (the Brazilian Alice Braga) shows up her face to protect him. At the end, Will Smith develops the antidote against the vampirism and heroically gives his life for the major cause of defending his legacy to the future mankind.

This movie deviates from the original novel. There, the story has California as scenario and the protagonist ends up as the father of a new human specimen. Adaptations are usually very popular, perhaps because studios can make money by cashing in on previous successes. Even not being always well performed, the recent “I am Legend” film was able to catch the audience on the suspense images. High-tech effects added impact to the storyline, since there is almost no dialogue.

Personally, as a Brazilian, besides the special effects improvements, I would affirm that this film represents a crossed barrier in Hollywood. Previous Brazilian artists actuations there where characterized by small coadjutant roles. Absolutely professional, Alice Braga interpreted the protagonist pair and went straightforward to the critics’ appreciation in Cannes and, probably, will starry at the