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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

The second of three film adaptations of the novel, I am Legend, about a survivor of a global pandemic. This one is bigger budgeted than the first and better cast, but less gripping than the third. The opening sequences remain potent but by the third act it begins to outstay its welcome as we endure chase sequences and tame conflict which add very little, and the ghouls and their repetitive talk and wailing are quite ridiculous. There are some good one liners and Heston was the go-to man for action dramas of the 70s, his physical presence makes up a little for the lack of suspense. Rosalind Cash too, is engagingly brash and appealing.

Here's Charlton Heston in the swingin' 70's version of I am Legend. A worldwide plague caused by bacterial warfare kills everyone except Heston and a gang of zombified plague victims known as "The Family." The Family spends every night trying to destroy this last vestige of the old world while Heston tries to find others and retain his sanity in this empty world. This is a very watchable movie from the groovy era of filmmaking. This movie has a heavy early 70s date stamp on it with its look and production. It's not Heston versus mindless zombies. The Family have intellect, a leader and an agenda. Usually these types of groups were supposed to represent communist infiltration, but in this one it's not so clear who they're supposed to be. So soon after the Manson Family, they could be meant to represent something entirely different. Omega Man is a good movie, but I still prefer The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price. You'll probably like this one better than I am Legend with Will Smith if for no other reason than it's got a great look from a classic era.

This is worth seeing for Chuck Heston alone as he just makes movies come alive with his presence. The story here is supposedly he is one of the last healthy men standing and he has nothing but time on his hands of which we see how he spends throughout the movie. I like a good story that invites one to use their imagination. This one does. The premise is a good one. What would you do if you were the supposed last man on earth more or less. Here, this guy has a whole city of which to visit with and do what he wants all day long. Then, at night, he retreats to a fortress he created stocked with all the comforts and goodies one can have for the taking. At some point, however, the premise turns on itself. Why? How much can you eat, drink and carouse? What do you do after the first several months? Fortunately this movie asks and answers this question so the viewer doesn't have too. Strange also to see what appears to be Zombie type creatures way ahead of their time appearing here. Who would know that they were destined to become a movie favorite in the years ahead? I usually like to eat while watching movies. This one is a tough call because there are some scenes that challenge the appetite. Perhaps a snack and a tasty drink will do nicely. The story has been done and redone and brought current in theme but respect this version again if for nothing else Charleton Heston

Overall I liked the movie. It's a pretty decent seventies flick. I really just wouldn't have put the premise that this was based on the I am legend novel.There are a number of quibbles I have: If the vampire psychotic things were totally against technology. I don't think they would be using sunglasses. Sunglasses are a piece of technology whether or not the "vampires" realized it. Also, their clothes are a form of technology. The catapult they use to attack his house is a form of technology. So, they essentially argue that technology brought down society. However, they still use technology. They just pick and choose what they want to use. I also look at the fact that his house was really poorly secured. Even without using the "technology" they didn't want to use. They should have still been able to take the house in faster than two years. You could just break his house, and set it on fire. All his windows were boarded up with were wood. The ending was also nothing like "I am Legend". As there was no real overarching irony which the novel is primarily known for. All those things aside though. I still like this movie. It is entertaining, and it keeps your attention somewhat throughout the movie.