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the prequel sounds like a great idea.

maybe they can film part of the prequel from one of the creatures POV. you know, after they got infected and started turning into those creatures, nightwalkers (whatever u called them).

and im sure audiences would love to see the NY people start dissapearing off earth…first start with hank steinbrenner!!

halliday on Sep 25, 2008

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Dude seriously? You think the alternative ending was good? COME ON! Could it have been any more hack? It's like some one watched Signs and felt the need to insert some bullsh** faith based story that just didn't work right into the middle of the film.

Neither ending was good! I don't know about you, but if I had a grenade I'd EFFING THROW IT! The movie fell apart completely by the ending.

Kent on Sep 25, 2008

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Wait the heck are you talking about?! That alternate ending was a HUGE improvement over the original! You watched the right one right? This one? It stuck with the actual story in the book and the themes and even touched upon the idea of why the entire thing is called I Am Legend. Go re-read my explanation in that article and you'll understand why that alternate ending was so great…

Alex Billington on Sep 25, 2008

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I have to admit, I was hoping for a sequel; but I certainly won't complain about a prequel

Mike on Sep 25, 2008

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i think if we had some extra characters like a friend or colleague that is slowly lost to the "darkness" (disease)…. there could be themes of fighting the darkness, and those who sacrifice themselves for the greater good, blah blah blah. man, let me help write it DB!!

efrain on Sep 25, 2008

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I have to agree with Kent to a certain point ( just now watching the I am legend alternate ending). I would want the Original ending, why? Well the love between the lead monster and the almost human monster just poping out of nowhere made it seem forced. all in all I am Legend is a great movie has how it was made… dont believe me then look at the sales.

Max Russian on Sep 25, 2008

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"it was just a matter of figuring out a story since Richard Matheson's original book doesn't go that far back into Neville's story" - What film was you watching? did you actually read Richard Matheson's book? - compared to the original book - the film sucked!.

personx on Sep 25, 2008

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For me, one of the most compelling images from the Book was the still smouldering remains of the massive bonfires, I expect this will play a large part in any prequel. Don't expect to see much of his wife though, bit too raw for the rating they will inevitably chase.

Some comedy to be had with his neighbour though …. his infection/ "death" and afterlife…

Dr. Duvel on Sep 25, 2008

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#6 Out of nowhere ? It would have explained the coordinated attack on Smiths house, the trap he got into the day before and the entire vampire background. They should made that one the real ending.

Shige on Sep 25, 2008

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Damn man. I really wish this movie was made in 1999 when Schwarzenegger and Scott were gonna do it. This is the first movie i really like Will SMith in. He acted really good and im starting to like him now.

Only two problems with this movie for me was

ONE: Effects on the Vampire/Zombies/Infected/Whatever you wanna call them. Fucking horrible

TWO: They should have left the the other ending. The one attached to the movie was horrible!!!

my 2 cents

REAL6 on Sep 25, 2008

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I also prefer the alternate ending. To #6, Max Russian, if you saw the alternate ending by itself only then try watching it with the entire film. It wasn't the mosters' relationship that was highlighted it was their humanity in that they were not entirely devoid of thought. They set up the mannequinn(sp?) to lure Robert after the "boyfriend vampire" clearly showed anger and concern after his lady was caught and bagged. The story set all this up in its original theatrical release and go nowhere with the delve deeper. It's like foreshadowing that gave you nothing in the end.

Frame on Sep 25, 2008

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Ugly typo there… I meant "The story set all this up in its original theatrical release and go nowhere with the chance to delve deeper."

Frame on Sep 25, 2008

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The alternate ending was much better than the original…it gives a climax to the tension we felt the entire film trying to avoid the zomb-pires and would have opened it up for a sequel rather than a prequel.

Peloquin on Sep 25, 2008

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The alternative ending was much better than the original and if used, the studio could have made a direct sequel. As is, Im not excited at all by a prequel. Its a pathetic cash grab attempt by WB and Smith. DO a sequel! Cast a female and set the story in LA and promote it as the last female on earth! This is one of those cases were the studio just dosen't get it! Smith should know better! Didn't these guys think before they went with the unexciting theatrical ending! By the way Charlton Heston's death scene in The Omega Man was classic!

entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com on Sep 25, 2008

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Ok…both endings sucked because the entire rest of the movie didnt follow the book at all.
If it had it would have made more sense and been a lot better.

The idea of a prequel or sequel is terrible. this story is about the last mans last days on earth.
If you add more to it than that it takes away from it.

Stop ruining good books hollywood.

heckle0 on Sep 25, 2008

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NO.

vegeta on Sep 25, 2008

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NO! Will the Scooby Doo ( lame ass) CGI Monsters be in this one as well? I am just glad I did not pay to see the first one. We were very disapointed. The alternate ending was better, but the Toyota car commerical at the end was very weak. The best part was the Superman/Batman POP in Times Square. Still did not beat "Omega Man". BTW. Happy Birthday Will Smith!

D-9 on Sep 25, 2008

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I wanna see Neville do that Casino Royale thing when he shows up at the guys office and kills him I want Neville to do that to the lady that created the virus I want him to kill the lady i just want that scene

Darren on Sep 25, 2008

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Can someone please name one good prequel ever…please? Why are they still being made?

MarkSD on Sep 25, 2008

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oh wow.. how dumb of me.. i understand and will watch the movie and the alternate ending and see about that.. thanks for ur guys comments

Max Russian on Sep 25, 2008

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" the good the bad and the ugly " is considered a prequel by many. "Godfather part 2" 50% prequel 50% sequel 100% masterpiece. I found "Red Dragon" to be a good movie, i also enjoyed "cube zero"

Red Buttons on Sep 25, 2008

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Oh great! A prequel! The first one was nothing but a glorified 28 Days Later that American producers decided to copy! Come up with your own ideas!

American Copy on Sep 26, 2008

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I liked the alternate ending better. I think the prequel will be good as we can see massive attacks and battle scenes, etc. What we must realize is that many movies made after a book don't work as well as the book, so directors must do the best they can to please millions. So lets just wait and see what happens.

Kilo Alpha on Sep 26, 2008

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what would be the point of a prequel??? all of the thrilling/scary stuff has already been seen/done…whats the point here??? and I am in total agreement with D-9…it didnt top the "Omega Man"….

moldybread on Sep 26, 2008

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Revenge of the Sith.

Fatal Error on Sep 29, 2008

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You have got to be kidding me.. a prequel? stfu. The alt ending was indeed needed, cuz the whole movie is doom and gloom, with the /joy of 2012 as the near death count-down. The interview with the hack doctor at the movies start was enuf to give the W-5's of death in the film. The movies only claim to fame (from my perspective..) was Will Smiths' outstanding performance.
A sequel possibly, to restore faith in Mankind. A Prequel?! whats wrong with you? who wants to know the details on how we killed ourselves. I can watch the evening news for that.

Nibiru on Oct 6, 2008

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I agree the alternate ending is WAY BETTER than the original. Now, if only we could bring back Sam..his dog! Oh, I cried when he had to kill her. Anyways, the alternate is better IMO. A prequel will be fascinating in a medical way also!

tyffany on Oct 6, 2008

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My two cents:
I like the alternate because of the way it showed humanity in the infected, and tied together story lines that otherwise look a little random. What I didn't like was the riding off into the sunset happy ending. I still think Smith needed to die to become "Legend."

Jeff on Oct 23, 2008

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First of all, the alternate ending was infinitely better than the theater one. I walked out of the movie thinking "WTF. They didn't tie up ANY of the subplots."

As for a prequel, I really don't see how it could be very good, I mean, we already know what's going to happen.

Akolyte01 on Oct 25, 2008