What did the healing zombie in the basement have to do with it. What the theatrical ending says about i am legends story. Need help with chapter 1 in richard mathesons i am legend. Neville sacrificed himself for humanity and that because of his cure humanity was able to rebuild, establishing his legend. For more thoughts on i am legend, the book and the films based on it, head over. In the book, the character of neville played by will smith in the. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that was influential in the modern development of zombie and vampire literature and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. Anyway, its enough to distract you from the december all around. Richard matheson and ethics in your compliance program.
The alternative cut however gives them a more human touch and shows humanity as a disturbing factor for them. I think its just a collection of short stories with the headliner being the most famous. Sep 20, 2010 i am legend is a will smith film from 2007, based on the book of the same name. The novel was a success and was adapted into the films the last man on earth 1964, the omega man 1971, and i am legend. This was actually the third time it had been made into a movie. I am legend and other stories quotes showing of 32 after a while, though, even the deepest sorrow faltered, even the most penetrating despair lost its scalpel edge. I am legend summary from litcharts the creators of. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i. Mathesons source material had done with its own overall plot. The version of i am legend which i watched ended with will smith alive, but my friend claims that he had watched the same movie, in which he was killed by the zombies. How much does that alternate ending change i am legend. The novel version of i am legend is better then the motion picture because the information slowly leaks out about nevilles past, present, and specifics about the vampires. The book ends with june and day together, running from the law and. I am legend is a 2007 american postapocalyptic action thriller film based on the 1954 novel of.
It was my first real introduction into science fiction and i instantly became a fan of matheson. In particular, the ending was changed for this version. Both present the spectator with a differentalternative ending, far from what happen in the actual book. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up. He stood there for a moment looking around the silent room, shaking his head slowly. Is there an i am legend movie that actually preserves the. The opening act is too magnificent for the terrible ending to wreck it. The infected people attack nevilles lab and he hands over the infected female hes been working on to the leader a. The ending to champion just shattered me and i had to have something to make me feel better so i wrote this. Sep 06, 2012 last night i finished reading i am legend. If you were a fan of author richard mathesons original novella of the same name, i. Late to the game, but there is how things went down in the book.
As discussed by first showing and film, the alternate ending for i am legend is a better representation of the source material. According to the theatrical cut, the darkseekers are displayed as monsters who deserve their annihilation. Hes a legend, but for the wrong reasonsin line with richard mathesons book, he is an entity the darkseekers fear. Instead of blowing himself and the hemocytes up with a grenade, neville. Hello, i started season ii since i was like everyone here frustrated with the ending of season i. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that.
The story is set in new york city after a virus, which was originally created to cure cancer, has wiped out most of. Somehow immune to an unstoppable, incurable virus, military virologist robert. I though the book was effectively i am legend and other short stories by richard matheeson. Ending spoiler for i am legend 2007, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Yesterday, some intrepid soul posted an alternate i am legend ending to youtube. I picked it up mostly because i read about the alternate ending of the will smith movie, which some criticized for not following the spirit of the book. I have since found the alternative ending, which i. The dvd doesnt arrive in stores until march 18, but you can enjoy. I havent read the book or seen the alternative 2 disc ending but i have just watched this film and loved it. Alternate ending was formed when three friends realized they all shared a passion for movies.
As popcorn movies go, this one has enough of the good in it to make it watchable, and enough of the bad to make it disposable. The original ending contained will smiths robert neville under attack in his own house, where he performs. Alternate ending to champion, a legend, marie lu fanfic. Although many people werent huge fans of it, i really enjoyed will smiths i am legend when it was released two years ago. I am legends alternate ending wrapped things up way better. Putting all of that in a movie might not be possible or might not make a good movie, but the alternate ending for this one goes just about as far as it could in one scene. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson. Is there any movie based on the i am legend novel by richard matheson that shares the same ending to the book. I am legends alternate ending wrapped things up way better than what we got. Its a full, polished ending, with complete special effects intact, so i m assuming it was ripped from the special features on the imminent dvd. After their deaths, the worlds human beings rise from the grave and become vampires. I assume you are referring to the 2007 film starring will smith and the controversial original ending special feature on the dvd release.
Film column i did on the source material and the four films loosely inspired by it. This alternate ending to i am legend is imho far superior to the abrupt version in the theatrical release, and fits in better with something that happens in the film about midway through. The ending of the film was also altered to portray neville as sacrificing his life to save humanity, rather than being. So i just finished i am legend by richard matheson. The alternative ending shows, supported by 2 preparative scenes, the survival of all mankind, but with a bitter aftertaste. Right, i just saw i am legend, and dont get the end. Robert neville will smith is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable, and manmade. I read his book i am legend when i was a very young teenager. I am legend 2007 alternate ending as discussed by first showing and film, the alternate ending for i am legend is a better representation of the source material.
Inside, neville retrieves a hammer and some nails, and walks outside to finish fortifying the house. Episode 1 was slow but strating to get interesting in episode 2. When you are the last of the species reaching out for help, looking for someone that does not live a nocturnal existence, you need to have faith in god. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. The son of the original books author, richard christian matheson, also collaborated on the project. The alternate ending to i am legend where they respect him and growl at him in an acknowledging way is odd and feels out of place. It was influential in the development of the zombievampire genre and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease. I am legend read online free from your pc or mobile. Theres lessons to be learned about mob behavior and respect for minorities. I am legend alternate ending behind the scenes warner bros. Final warning, both endings to i am legend are going to be spoiled.
The books characters realization of their perspective is the whole point of the book. Directed by francis lawrence, the film stars will smith as us army virologist robert neville. I am legend is brilliant commentary and society and human relationships and, really, the very definition of humanity. The first time was in 1964 with the last man on earth featuring vincent price, and then in 1971 with the omega man with charlton heston. Another big part of the i am legend book thats never been adapted faithfully is its ending, which sees neville commit suicide rather than be. The original ending contained will smiths robert neville under attack in his own house, where he performs experiments to find a. Differences between i am legend book vs movie page 1. Like many book to film conversions, the screenplay differed from the book. Alternate i am legend ending is far superior screen rant.
The year is 1976one year after a deadly plague sweeps the world, killing virtually all human beings. The movie took all the intelligence out and just made it about the action. She then states in a voice over that neville sacrificed himself for humanity and that because of his cure humanity was able to rebuild, establishing his legend. Hes a legend, but for the wrong reasonsin line with richard mathesons book, he. The ending to the alternate theatrical version varies from the original ending. Every night, he barricades himself inside his house and keeps the vampire horde at. Ending of i am legend 2007 ask question asked 4 years. Immediately download the i am legend summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching i am legend. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage indepth discussion about all. I thought it was the biggest waste of time ive ever spent reading a book. Mar 05, 2008 there have been rumors that the ending to i am legend wasnt the only way theyd planned for the movie to turn out. Every night, he barricades himself inside his house and keeps the vampire horde at bay. Neville is a tall, athletic man, thirtysix years old. Our goal is to save you time and money by sharing our thoughts and recommendations on which movies to race to theaters for, which to watch at home and those to actively avoid.
Nov 19, 2012 i am legend alternate ending behind the scenes warner bros. It was based on a book on the same name which was released in the 50s. Blogger adam katz sent me the link because of the book vs. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Its a full, polished ending, with complete special effects intact, so im assuming it was ripped from the special features on the imminent dvd. I am legend is a dystopian story very loosely based upon a book of the same name. Hollywood really wanted to make i am legend 2, starring will smith. I am legend alternate ending behind the scenes warner. Do you think i could write something as epic as the legend trilogy. For june and day everything is pretty much a lifeordeath matter, so theyre always on the lookout or running from something.
Instead of blowing himself and the hemocytes up with a grenade, neville discovers that the hemocytes actually came for the female he captured earlier in the movie. And an ending that is truly original compared to more recent such stories. There have been rumors that the ending to i am legend wasnt the only way theyd planned for the movie to turn out. So another hallmark of an effective compliance program is to include a mechanism for an organization. I am legend is about a zombielike horde wiping out much of. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i am legend 2. I have gone through a similar question to mine, but in that question they are talking about the ending of the book while my friend is sure that he had watched the movie where. The inside of neville s house is entirely functionaljust a bed and some tools. The controversial original ending where neville finds out that the infected are, in fact, organised, b. Whats the difference between i am legend the book and i am legend the movie. I am legend was released on december 14, 2007, in the united states and canada, and opened to the largest ever box office not adjusted for inflation for a nonchristmas film released in the u. Robert neville finds himself alone after a hideous mutation turns humans into vampires. Matheson wrote the original screenplay for this adaptation, but due to later rewrites did not wish his name to.
Jun 27, 20 it spoke to me about being an outsider and feeling completely out of place, as was the protagonist, who was played by vincent price in the 1964 movie version, the last man on earth, by charlton heston in 1971 movie version, the omega man, and, finally, by will smith in the 2007 movie version, i am legend. I am legend is a will smith film from 2007, based on the book of the same name. In fact, the movie went through massive reshoots before finally being. All the completely insane ideas hollywood dreamed up for i am.
All these books, he thought, the residue of a planets intellect, the scrapings of futile minds, the leftovers, the potpourri of artifacts that had no power to save men from perishing. Published in 1954, acclaimed author richard mathesons novel i am legend is one of the most highly regarded works of apocalyptic fiction to. Will smiths 2007 box office hit i am legend had an ending that divided audiences, but an alternate ending exists that does more justice to the book. In legend, the first of a trilogy, both of the main characters are definitely famousthough for very different reasons. I am legend and other stories quotes by richard matheson.
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