![]() ![]() On the other hand, by its mere title alone, "I Am Legend" lays the groundwork for cinematic greatness and yet falls woefully short of its objectives in almost every way. ![]() The difference, I suppose, can be summed up by acknowledging the lower budgeted "Alvin and the Chipmunks" for realizing its limitations and, with only a few exceptions, largely achieving is rather modestly set cinematic goals. Secondly, both films don't reach their potential in terms of production design and special effects.Īnd, finally, both films start off surprisingly well only to fall apart after about an hour. Yet, when all is said and done, I find myself elevating "Alvin and the Chipmunks" to a higher grade of B- and relegating "I am Legend" to an ever so slight recommendation of C+.ĭespite the rather obvious differences in subject matter, "I am Legend" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks" are frighteningly similar.įirst, both films reach a point where they try to emphasize special effects over the actual story. In most ways, at least from a filmmaking perspective, "I am Legend" is a stronger film than "Alvin and the Chipmunks." In the past 24 hours, I have seen two slightly above average films."Alvin and the Chipmunks" and the latest Will Smith vehicle, "I am Legend." ![]()
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