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I Am Legend→I Am Legend
Richard Matheson·2007·Director: Francis Lawrence
60%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.6
Movie Rating
Platform: Theaters
Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan
The Book
Robert Neville may be the last living man on Earth—but he is not alone. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire, and they want Neville's blood. By day, he is the hunter; by night, he is the hunted.
The Film
Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. He battles loneliness and the infected while searching for other survivors.
Key Differences
The film changes the nature of the infected from vampiric beings to zombie-like creatures. The protagonist's fate and motivations differ significantly from the book. The film adds a romantic subplot absent in the novel.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film offers an entertaining experience but diverges notably from the source material, making the book a must-read for full understanding. Fans of the novel will notice significant changes in tone and plot.
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