I realize that it's been awhile since my last entry and I'm probably doing this one out of sheer guilt. I see the hits on the hit counter constantly climbing and in an odd way I almost feel a little obligated to let everyone know what's going on, even if very little has changed.
I have not been keeping well, and in the last month I've endured a role change that I have absolutely no regrets about because it'll pay off long term, however the immediate effects have been longer hours with a little less pay.
The weeks go by and I think about this blog... and how I’ve been neglecting it. I tell myself to take the time to write here but the stresses of a busy life have me putting all kinds of priorities in front of it. When I do finally stop and think about writing, I realize that there's very little to write about.
Well, it doesn’t make me proud. So thinking of what to write, I decide to write a review on the latest movie that I have seen. I happened to watch "I am Legend", by coincidence, at Maayajal again. These days, Maayajaal has become my favourite spot for movies.
The stage is set in New York City. In 2009, a scientist announces that she has discovered the cure for cancer – a retrofitted virus (the measles virus) that is initially hailed as a breakthrough in modern medicine. But it isn’t long before the virus has mutated into a deadly airborne form, killing millions of people. The symptoms of which are very similar to vampirism. Robert Neville, a military scientist, is part of the team working to find a vaccine, but as the pandemic spreads, the government orders NYC to be military quarantined, with only the uninfected allowed to evacuate.
Like all the best science fiction, I Am Legend says a lot about the times we live in, from the dangers of genetic tampering to our fear of pandemic diseases, from scientific rationality to irrational, but very human faith. It’s a powerful and ultimately uplifting film, with a superb central performance by Will Smith. If animals are given Oscars, it should go to the German shepherd in the movie. Samantha (Sam), has done an award winning performance. With a bit of research on the net, I found out that she is actually Abbey.
Robert Neville is, as far as he knows, the only living human being on the planet (As with the similarly-themed 'Cast Away'). He and Sam are entirely alone, and have been for three years. They are surrounded by strange, primal creatures that dwell in darkness, only emerging at night to eat. But Neville is determined to find a cure. He knows he is immune to the virus, he just doesn’t know why. He has set up a lab in his basement, and is determined to find a cure, testing various strains and solutions of his blood on infected rats.
Neville has become the last of a dead breed: a mythical figure that kills the infected living. He becomes a legend as the vampires once were, hence the title "I am Legend".
The film portrays Neville's daily life. He gets up every morning, Does his exercises, Eats breakfast, Listens to music, Takes Sam out for walks, picks up supplies, plays a little golf, Sends out a broadcast on the radio. But all the while he keeps an eye on the time, for darkness is coming. The movie emphasizes that he is an ordinary, flawed man trying to deal with an extraordinary catastrophe. It also explores the loneliness of being by himself, excitement and hope of finding others, and disappointment over still finding himself alone. There are scenes in the movie, where Neville talks to mannequins as if they were humans. Well, if you are the only human alive on earth, whom would you talk to? And one day he has the breakthrough he has been hoping for, and can start testing on humans…
The graphics and the sets in the movie are just spectacular. See it for yourselves….
Cleverly the infected are only revealed bit by bit. First just as howls and screams drifting across the city. When Neville is forced to venture into a building to save Sam, we see more, but only in flashes from his torch. Far, far scarier to only see them in bits, and this scene has some great jumpy moments. As usual, once we can see them properly, they’re less interesting, but by then the story has taken a new turn – Anna and Ethan, survivors, hear his broadcast and come to find him. They are from Ireland and were actually on the way to the survivor’s camp somewhere in Vermont. Though he has been desperate for company, after three years of complete isolation Neville finds it hard to cope, but now he has something else to live for.
He is attacked by the creatures and about three minutes after confirming that he has found a cure for the deadly virus, he gives up his life to protect it. The movie reminds us that "all that glitters is not gold". Today's medicines can cause deadly diseases tomorrow.
To criticize, the movie seems to focus mostly on Neville (well almost 70% of the duration). Anna is not given enough time to develop into a real person,
A few facts:
- I Am Legend was written by Akiva Goldsman, the second-highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood history.
* The film was shot on location, with graphics artists cleaning up the background.
* The film is based on the book 'I am legend' (1954) by Richard Matheson.
* I Am Legend has so far been adapted to a feature-length film three times
- The Last Man on Earth (An Italian production (1964), the original title was L'Ultimo Uomo Della Terra).
- The Omega Man (1971)
- I Am Legend (2007).
I have not been keeping well, and in the last month I've endured a role change that I have absolutely no regrets about because it'll pay off long term, however the immediate effects have been longer hours with a little less pay.
The weeks go by and I think about this blog... and how I’ve been neglecting it. I tell myself to take the time to write here but the stresses of a busy life have me putting all kinds of priorities in front of it. When I do finally stop and think about writing, I realize that there's very little to write about.
Well, it doesn’t make me proud. So thinking of what to write, I decide to write a review on the latest movie that I have seen. I happened to watch "I am Legend", by coincidence, at Maayajal again. These days, Maayajaal has become my favourite spot for movies.
The stage is set in New York City. In 2009, a scientist announces that she has discovered the cure for cancer – a retrofitted virus (the measles virus) that is initially hailed as a breakthrough in modern medicine. But it isn’t long before the virus has mutated into a deadly airborne form, killing millions of people. The symptoms of which are very similar to vampirism. Robert Neville, a military scientist, is part of the team working to find a vaccine, but as the pandemic spreads, the government orders NYC to be military quarantined, with only the uninfected allowed to evacuate.
Like all the best science fiction, I Am Legend says a lot about the times we live in, from the dangers of genetic tampering to our fear of pandemic diseases, from scientific rationality to irrational, but very human faith. It’s a powerful and ultimately uplifting film, with a superb central performance by Will Smith. If animals are given Oscars, it should go to the German shepherd in the movie. Samantha (Sam), has done an award winning performance. With a bit of research on the net, I found out that she is actually Abbey.
Robert Neville is, as far as he knows, the only living human being on the planet (As with the similarly-themed 'Cast Away'). He and Sam are entirely alone, and have been for three years. They are surrounded by strange, primal creatures that dwell in darkness, only emerging at night to eat. But Neville is determined to find a cure. He knows he is immune to the virus, he just doesn’t know why. He has set up a lab in his basement, and is determined to find a cure, testing various strains and solutions of his blood on infected rats.
Neville has become the last of a dead breed: a mythical figure that kills the infected living. He becomes a legend as the vampires once were, hence the title "I am Legend".
The film portrays Neville's daily life. He gets up every morning, Does his exercises, Eats breakfast, Listens to music, Takes Sam out for walks, picks up supplies, plays a little golf, Sends out a broadcast on the radio. But all the while he keeps an eye on the time, for darkness is coming. The movie emphasizes that he is an ordinary, flawed man trying to deal with an extraordinary catastrophe. It also explores the loneliness of being by himself, excitement and hope of finding others, and disappointment over still finding himself alone. There are scenes in the movie, where Neville talks to mannequins as if they were humans. Well, if you are the only human alive on earth, whom would you talk to? And one day he has the breakthrough he has been hoping for, and can start testing on humans…
The graphics and the sets in the movie are just spectacular. See it for yourselves….
Cleverly the infected are only revealed bit by bit. First just as howls and screams drifting across the city. When Neville is forced to venture into a building to save Sam, we see more, but only in flashes from his torch. Far, far scarier to only see them in bits, and this scene has some great jumpy moments. As usual, once we can see them properly, they’re less interesting, but by then the story has taken a new turn – Anna and Ethan, survivors, hear his broadcast and come to find him. They are from Ireland and were actually on the way to the survivor’s camp somewhere in Vermont. Though he has been desperate for company, after three years of complete isolation Neville finds it hard to cope, but now he has something else to live for.
He is attacked by the creatures and about three minutes after confirming that he has found a cure for the deadly virus, he gives up his life to protect it. The movie reminds us that "all that glitters is not gold". Today's medicines can cause deadly diseases tomorrow.
To criticize, the movie seems to focus mostly on Neville (well almost 70% of the duration). Anna is not given enough time to develop into a real person,
A few facts:
- I Am Legend was written by Akiva Goldsman, the second-highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood history.
* The film was shot on location, with graphics artists cleaning up the background.
* The film is based on the book 'I am legend' (1954) by Richard Matheson.
* I Am Legend has so far been adapted to a feature-length film three times
- The Last Man on Earth (An Italian production (1964), the original title was L'Ultimo Uomo Della Terra).
- The Omega Man (1971)
- I Am Legend (2007).
The movie is well worth your money. A must see, in my opinion.
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The new blog seemed interesting...as u say...felt like i had seen the movie in real...thats the appreciable part of..it...dont stop writing....eagerly waiting for ur next blogs.......and one more thing...wen i read the part below....felt like telling u something.....
I realize that it's been awhile since my last entry and I'm probably doing this one out of sheer guilt. I see the hits on the hit counter constantly climbing and in an odd way I almost feel a little obligated to let everyone know what's going on, even if very little has changed.
I have not been keeping well, and in the last month I've endured a role change that I have absolutely no regrets about because it'll pay off long term, however the immediate effects have been longer hours with a little less pay.
"I thnk...rolechanges..will for sure...make u more capable..of writing..more....as its always experiences that makes man perfect....and i am sure in this long run...life would endure u more...valuable moments...which u may pen in....and many of we readers may get more..realistic ideas from u......
waiting for ur next blog eagerly...........
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