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[Oaken]

because it based on the book doesnt mean all elements of the book needs to be followed

Actually in most cases it does.

For a film to be made based on a book the author has to give permission. More often than not the person who wants to make the film will have to pay a fee for the right to make it. The Author will then have a contract written up ensuring that the film stays true to the book or at least they are consulted should the director wish to add something to the story or possibly change something. If the Author doesn't like it then it won't happen (assuming it was put in the contract).

Judging by I Am Legend I would say the Author wanted to make sure the film stayed true to the book or the director felt it was fine the way it was.

Edited by Oaken, 27 December 2007 - 08:00 AM.

[nox]

because it based on the book doesnt mean all elements of the book needs to be followed

they chose to use the same name, so it better be at least strongly guided by the book. there have been two other adaptations, both with different names though.

[Fatal]

I watched the movie about a week ago and I dont even remember the ending, is that bad?

[fruglemonkey]

My friend made this point to me upon leaving the cinemas: "Hmm... Black Will Smith gets attacked by albino vampires... I wonder if they're trying to make some kind of twisted point?"

[tastyphoxette]

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1.) Ok so I thought the alpha guy looks a whole lot like Voldemort, and it didn't seem to make sense that Neville said that the alpha male had lost all sense of humanity. He used a complicated trap, using what he knew Neville would care about (the mannequin), and didn't necessarily put himself out into sunlight because he was stupid, but rather to show that he was strong enough to volunteer the pain and to intimidate. Oh and keeping and releasing the dogs was very much human like.

2.) I really couldn't stand the screeching though... seriously there was no need for that level of screeching. I didn't understand how the infected ones became so hardened. To the point where they headbutt and crash into seemingly bullet-proof glass to get to Neville at the end yet didn't seem that phased.

3.) I didn't understand why the chose to become cannibals. He said there was like 12 million which were immune, and about 55 million infected that survived. Why did they choose to eat humans? They were essentially humans to begin with so why would they choose to eat other humans when there was clearly escaped zoo animals and other animals around the place.

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Part 1.) He looked like Voldemort to me too. D: Anyway, I think maybe Neville was so close to the problem, and so dehumanized himself, he was projecting his own issues into the monster. The alpha clearly had some humanity, even if he was twisted.

Part 2.) I think it's something to do with boosted adrenaline and the newfound strength. The infected for whatever reason got ridiculously strong (because having an anti cancer cell replenishing drug makes you strong o.O) so . . . maybe it Didn't phase them. And I hated that sound too. >.> But I sometimes cover my ears during movies when there's a sound I don't like, and it works for me. OR in horror films so I don't jump.

Part 3.) I think they had been eating zoo animals, too. Sort of a.... anything that crosses my path is dinner, mentality. Or maybe they had some sort of memory from their Before and otherwise decided to kick some human ass... Or maybe they survived because they secretly harbored a desire to become a cannibal in the first place. I think they no longer really recognized themselves as part of the human species; or other humans as part of their own species... So for them it might've just been like hunting retarded rabbits or something.

My friend made this point to me upon leaving the cinemas: "Hmm... Black Will Smith gets attacked by albino vampires... I wonder if they're trying to make some kind of twisted point?"

Or like he said, it's about the KKK.

[Oaken]

Bump since I watched it last night. I thought it was pretty good overall. I didn't actually feel as though the ending was rushed, but it was refreshing to have a short film for once. None of this 3 hours rubbish, at around 100 mins it was pretty good. And the book is actually really short. I could read it in a few hours easily.

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Ok so I thought the alpha guy looks a whole lot like Voldemort, and it didn't seem to make sense that Neville said that the alpha male had lost all sense of humanity. He used a complicated trap, using what he knew Neville would care about (the mannequin), and didn't necessarily put himself out into sunlight because he was stupid, but rather to show that he was strong enough to volunteer the pain and to intimidate. Oh and keeping and releasing the dogs was very much human like.

I really couldn't stand the screeching though... seriously there was no need for that level of screeching. I didn't understand how the infected ones became so hardened. To the point where they headbutt and crash into seemingly bullet-proof glass to get to Neville at the end yet didn't seem that phased.

I didn't understand why the chose to become cannibals. He said there was like 12 million which were immune, and about 55 million infected that survived. Why did they choose to eat humans? They were essentially humans to begin with so why would they choose to eat other humans when there was clearly escaped zoo animals and other animals around the place.

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1. I think Neville had forgotten what human nature was due to being alone for so long. It stopped him seeing that the alpha male was actually pissed at having his mate taken away. It jumped to ger defence just as Neville did when the soldiers were going to prevent his wife getting through quarantine.

2. It's possible they don't feel pain which is why they used their bodies to damage things so much.

3. Human's would have been much easier to catch than animals. The deer is only caught in the film because it gets cornered in the building. I'm not sure it is ever really stated in the film that they purposely hunted humans....in the same way they were not hunting Neville for food but rather for revenge. The Alpha Male made them do it.

Just my theories on your points

Edited by Oaken, 10 January 2008 - 06:26 AM.

[Sweeney]

The ending is completely and utterly different to that of the book, and from what I hear, I think the book ending would have been way better
I've seen the film, but not read the book, so I'm just going on what my friend said here xP

[Waser Lave]

The film just reminded me of 28 Days Later but with very poor CGI and a terrible ending. It was OK, but could have been so much better. Very much a missed opportunity in my opinion.

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Why not just chuck the grenade in the room with the mutanty people and then get into the little hidey hole? He clearly didn't think it out very much.

Bump since I watched it last night. I thought it was pretty good overall. I didn't actually feel as though the ending was rushed, but it was refreshing to have a short film for once. None of this 3 hours rubbish, at around 100 mins it was pretty good. And the book is actually really short. I could read it in a few hours easily.

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Ok so I thought the alpha guy looks a whole lot like Voldemort, and it didn't seem to make sense that Neville said that the alpha male had lost all sense of humanity. He used a complicated trap, using what he knew Neville would care about (the mannequin), and didn't necessarily put himself out into sunlight because he was stupid, but rather to show that he was strong enough to volunteer the pain and to intimidate. Oh and keeping and releasing the dogs was very much human like.

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I think by humanity he meant more things like guilt and not eating people rather than intelligence.

Edited by Laser Wave, 11 January 2008 - 08:54 AM.

[pyke]

Bump since I watched it last night. I thought it was pretty good overall. I didn't actually feel as though the ending was rushed, but it was refreshing to have a short film for once. None of this 3 hours rubbish, at around 100 mins it was pretty good. And the book is actually really short. I could read it in a few hours easily.

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Ok so I thought the alpha guy looks a whole lot like Voldemort, and it didn't seem to make sense that Neville said that the alpha male had lost all sense of humanity. He used a complicated trap, using what he knew Neville would care about (the mannequin), and didn't necessarily put himself out into sunlight because he was stupid, but rather to show that he was strong enough to volunteer the pain and to intimidate. Oh and keeping and releasing the dogs was very much human like.

I really couldn't stand the screeching though... seriously there was no need for that level of screeching. I didn't understand how the infected ones became so hardened. To the point where they headbutt and crash into seemingly bullet-proof glass to get to Neville at the end yet didn't seem that phased.

I didn't understand why the chose to become cannibals. He said there was like 12 million which were immune, and about 55 million infected that survived. Why did they choose to eat humans? They were essentially humans to begin with so why would they choose to eat other humans when there was clearly escaped zoo animals and other animals around the place.

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Odds are that Neville hadn't fully understood the full effects of said virus/disease. Everything else can probably be credited to fiction . They are superstrong and heat humans to make it an interesting read/watch!

What I want to know is what was with that grenade at the end? Had neville also been able to make atomic grenades in his spare time?

Not a bad movie, but not great.

[tastyphoxette]

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What I want to know is what was with that grenade at the end? Had neville also been able to make atomic grenades in his spare time?

W e l l . . .

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The simple answer is... Probably.

XD I mean, the man had enough time to make an everlasting friendship with Fred.

Or maybe he created a grenade which, upon the initial pull of the pin, began dividing by zero.

O R :

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It was in the script.

[xwizard]

I actually thought the movie was awesome. Being a film student, I looked at all the points of the movie and thought it was really well made. Despite the ending, which didn't make a whole lot of sense.

[nox]

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Why not just chuck the grenade in the room with the mutanty people and then get into the little hidey hole? He clearly didn't think it out very much.

he had to ensure that the alpha male died, it's possible that he could have killed them and survived but taking that risk sorta jeopardizes the survival of da human race:P

[Waser Lave]

he had to ensure that the alpha male died, it's possible that he could have killed them and survived but taking that risk sorta jeopardizes the survival of da human race:P

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To be honest, given that the alpha male smashed through that glass wall by repeatedly smashing his face into it, there was a possibility that even the grenade wouldn't have killed him. The ending could (should) have been much better.

[simplicity]

Great idea of a movie but i didnt like it. I mean just the thought of being "the last man on earth" baffles me. In his defence he did a great job finding a cure. tbh i wouldve been the end mankind if i was in his position

[Jewbert]

Uber bump.

I totally missed this topic. I'm a noob. >.<

Anyways. I pretty much liked the movie. And I got a great deal on it! A dood came to my work to sell it (music//movie store)) and our system only offered him 6 dollars for it. So I got it for 6 dollars. 2 disc edition. Yaaaaay.

[dragonlady]

the 2 disc dvd has an alternate ending that's somewhat better. I actually enjoyed the movie, but it's one of those that doesn't fully explain some vital points. You really have to pay attention, or watch it more than once. Not nearly as much action as the previews portend, it's kinda slow in that regard.

[Mr. Hobo]

I didn't like the new ending. I maintain that his death made sense and suited the film, all that he's grown attached to is dead, his goal was complete and I don't really think that those people can fill the gap in him. Suprised the alternate ending wasn't the one shown in the movies; seems more Hollywood.

[omgnat]

i caught up with another image for the film, but after watch it...kind of depressed