Which version is your Favourite?

(Although I love this one too!)

I know they are very similar, but is "Omega" an actual remake? Are they both from the same book?






"All those moments will be lost in time like tears in rain. Time to die."

Since "I am Legend" cost over $200 million to make, the producers weren't going to take any chances with a "dark" picture. It's an OK thriller, but with Will Smith and a dog, it's got plenty of warm and fuzzy to balance things out.

You can see the Italian influence in "The Last Man on Earth". The visual style is truly horrific --- the Will Smith picture of course relies on CGI and has virtually no atmosphere at all, just monsters straight out of 28 Days Later.

"The Omega Man" is a cheesier picture, full of 70s corn, but it's better paced. "Last Man on Earth" is stylistically superior, but it's a bit stiff in spots.

"Last Man on Earth" works better as a horror picture. "The Omega Man" is more of a thriller. (I also like Anthony Zerbe's character, Matthias, and the not-so-subtle dig at organized religion.)






"Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for." --- Earl Warren

Thats true, I was surprised at how dark this was. I have to say that out of the 3 films this would be my favorite, followed by I Am Legend and then Omega Man. I would have been crazy for this film but I didnt care for the third act very much.

There is NO Gene for the Human Spirit.

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Seems like this thread forgot to list "I Am Omega". It is also an adaptation from the same book. Has anyone seen it? It has only about 3 out of 10 stars in it's IMDB rating.

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Last Man On Earth, no question... Empathy for the character, followed the book with an interesting female role, flashbacks that told the back story were VERY well paced and inserted... Vincent played his character like an "everyman", you know, you and me, buffeted by life, doing the best he can, a loving and pragmatic man baffled by events still pitching the game of life the best he can.

Then, I Am Omega, A REALLY 'NO Money' recent version with an interesting "tragic" actor, watched it on the web, so it might be rarely known maybe? I liked how the creatures were almost given a personality, were always meddling around, just like one would believe an animalistic creature would do.

Then, The Omega Man, Heston is good to WAY OVER THE TOP, very erratic, in this, and if you ask me, it seemed MORE DATED than LMOE. Plus, I am used to the Hestonator coming out on top, not whining while dying... a tragic actor would of been better cast... definitely a "heroic" actor put in a tragic drama is a contributive to no points gained factor. If I see Charles, Arnold, the other Charles (Bronson) or Clint coming, I KNOW THE DAY IS SAVED (or it better be)!

Finally, I Am Legion. I can see WHY Will may of wanted to do it, as it takes an actor with serious riffs and chops to pull it off- like Tom Hanks in the movie about being stranded on that island. You got to be able to strut your craft to carry a movie that is 75%-90% JUST YOU. He could of pulled it off, but two MAJOR problems stomped his performance into the MUD. First the script. I and NO ONE I KNOW liked the script at all ON ANY LEVEL! I'm still confused, Did he TRAP HIMSELF? Who set that TRAP? At another point, he went all whiney and WRECKED THE TRUCK? Sure, we all get emotional, and he used it well when his dog got lost for a little segment, but COME ON! We are supposed to believe he SURVIVED all this time- I would think his family loss was the worse? Then, the little lady LIFTED HIS UN-CONSCIENOUS body from the UPSIDEDOWN wreck? WHILE THE CREATURES WERE RIGHT THERE IN MASS numbers? Before you say "maybe the kid helped", think a moment. Hint: Risk factor. Ever care for or bear/have a child?

Second, Will himself. I know this actor can carry almost any movie. And he did. I watched the whole thing, and enjoyed it, didn't I? But Will was Will, NOT EVERYMAN. He is closer to a heroic or comedic actor with a heart of gold than me or you (unless you are an alpha male- only 1 out of 10 is). At least he did succeed in a fashion by saving the race! Just because it comes in 4th, remember, that doesn't mean it is horrible, just less, opinion of course, than 3 other efforts based on the same material.

Why not have an end of the world movie staring a GIRL!!! C'mon! Why not?

This was definitely most faithful to the book. However, I prefer the omega man overall.

I am Legend was awful.