The Last Man on Earth
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Movie Reviews of The Last Man on Earth
Movie Review: very enjoyable
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm one of those rare people who loved Richard Mattheson's novel and loved the movie with Will Smith. This movie version is much closer to the book, but not exactly so. You still have the wearying feeling of what life is like in this new world. The different chores you have to do everyday just to stay alive. I thought Vincent Price did a pretty good job and I loved the inclusion of Ben pounding on the walls. Very enjoyable.Movie Review: Vincent is legend
Summary: 4 Stars
Marvellous early version of the movie that was to be remade as "The Omega Man" and later under the original book title "I Am Legend". Dark & well made, sticks quite closely to Richard Matheson's book.
Black & white filming augments the early special effects/makeup.
A must see for all who saw "I Am Legend", also for fans of Stephen King, as Richard Matheson is King's biggest influence.
Movie Review: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Summary: 3 Stars
I like to watch this movie, saw it on AMC recently and made a VHS recording. I compare this movie's campiness to "Space Hunter" Adventures in the Forbidden Zone in belevablilty, so sue me! But that is what makes it so fun, it's so funny at times. A disease of some kind effects the entire populace and only Pryce's character remains to clean up the mess("It's his duty"). The only lame part is the bit about his cohort who goes from being a nice guy to a zombee who is constantly trying to get in to Morgan's house. Why not give it up for a bit? It's hilarious anyway. Zombees who speak must have a bit more intelligence than that.(Zombees don't talk!) The story takes place over a three year period,and it's "The Future" as in 1965-8 or something. The haunting scenes of a neighborhood with algea growing about the houses, buildings ect is very well done(in the 1960's) and illustrates a derelict city, much like even NYC would become if no one were there. The Twilight Zone did an episode called "Last Man on Earth" yet the plot was completely different. From the crumbling city and the failing infrastructure(very well done indeed!) from lack of maintainence, to Pryce's performance(though not anyone else) this was a fun movie, yet not the most memorable Pryce film, the plot is basicaly a repetitive narrative of traversing about in an old convertable dumping bodies and recounting the sad town an how it came to be that way. Pryce whines a lot as Morgan and the woman who he befreinds is pathetic. However, if you want a good memorable Pryce film, try "House of Usher" or "Pit and the Pendulumn" very good performance and supporting actors too! Don't add this to your "colletion" unless you just like it for laughs, it is Space Hunter quality for 1965. Just a fun watch, nothing to be taken serious!Movie Review: "This is going to put a hamper on my social skills..."
Summary: 3 Stars
Vincent Price awakens to yet another day of solitude as the only living human (that he knows of) in what was once a thriving city. As a result of a then new airbourne virus three years earlier, civilization has all but become entirely extinct, leaving those infected to become a form of vampire. Our protagonist goes about what has become his normal routine: making stakes for daytime hunts of the nocturnal beasts, finding fresh garlic and mirrored glass to protect his battered home, and pondering ever more what his purpose is in continuing to live in such a desolate environment. This early film adaptation of Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" could easily be described in three acts: What Is, What Was, and the Change of Events. The What Was (a flashback giving a better idea of what happened) is, thankfully, in one solid piece, as I was concerned multiple flashbacks throughout the film would occur. This allows the "present" time to establish itself and set the isolated tone needed to feel for our "hero". Price was the only one that could pull off such responsibily as often being the only actor onscreen for a genre film during this time period. However, much of the potential that Price easily could've ascertained if allowed does not happen, leaving his performance subdued and limited. The vampires themselves seem to act more along the lines as a precursor to the zombie mannerisms in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead years later. And by the time we discover the ultimate of ironies, it doesn't seem to be fully presented enough to garner the level of emotion the viewer could've reached. A classic, yes, but I was caught somewhere bewteen disappointment and amazement. 6/10Movie Review: PRICE IS GREAT BUT, THE FILM IS OK! 3 1/2 STARS!
Summary: 3 Stars
It's hard to believe I never saw this as a kid. I saw just about every horror/sci-fi movie ever put on TV back then.......somehow I missed this one. I watched this film on a HD channel and it probably looked better than it ever has. I am aware of the book 'I Am Legend' which this and 'The Omega Man' were taken from but, I have never read it. I know this film follows the book closer than 'The Omega Man' but, I think that film edges this one out. The biggest problem with this film is the Vampire/Zombies are so slow and weak they pose no threat to anyone. In one scene Price is covered with these creatures and he pushes them off of himself like they were a bunch of blankets. I know, I know, in the old days "zombies were slow" but, in this film it is truly ridiculous and hurts the overall tension. Another problem is Price is held up in his house which couldn't keep a gaggle of geese out let alone a horde of zombies who's only motivation is to kill him! ....all they would have to do is drop a match and this little chicken coup would have been a blaze. On the plus side, Price is terrific as usual and the film does have some atmosphere. I don't know how the DVD transfer is on this edition but, I have this film on another release with 'Panic In The Year Zero' and the transfer in very good. I'm sure part of the reason I like 'The Omega Man' over this film is that I saw it in theaters as a kid age 9 and it was just too cool to believe in those days.