I SEVERELY Underestimated *I AM LEGEND* 

The alternate (original) ending makes sense if you watch all the other scenes before they were cut to make the movie fit the typical genre ending. He realizes that the reason they came after him was to rescue the woman he trapped. He realizes that he misjudged them and their capacity for thought and emotion and that from their perspective he is the monster, stealing them away and killing them, which he was.

The reason the "zombies" look weird is cause they're not zombies, theyre vampires. We did see the attributes of them being smart throughout the movie like the way they set up the wire trap used on Will the same way he used one to capture the female vampire. Also the alternate ending is the canon one that the sequel will continue off of

The part that always gets me about Sam dying is that she’s the last piece Neville has of his family. Sure, she kept him company and was his best friend but in addition to that, she was his last connection to humanity, to the life he had before.

"I am Legend" was a book adaptation. The original concept of the book was, that we follow a survivor of a Zombie Apocalypse. He is skilled at surviving and killed many of the "Zombies". Throughout the story we learn more and more, that these "Zombies" have built themselves a society and they are capable of emotions and thought and the guy we were following the whole time is their version of the Boogeyman, since he was always hunting them down and really good at killing them. Turning the trope on the head. We (the Protagonist) are their monster in the cupboard / under the bed. The movie failed to bring that point across. The movie would have been better, if they successfully portrayed that concept.

The "Zombies" are not supposed to be zombies, they're basically just a new species of people, and in the book, it's very different, the whole book is about how the main character realizes at the end, that these creatures are actually just the new humans, and that him killing them actually makes him the monster, and him basically realizing that he is now a Legend, and will be seen as sort of the Boogeyman.

In the book, Robert Neville went around slaughtering the vampires during the day while they slept. The vampires could talk and wind up starting a society and they would tell stories about a “boogieman” that kills them while they sleep. He had become the legend that they feared like vampires were to people. The book is infinitely better, but it’s still not a bad movie. BTW, the dog was even more tragic in the book

A part that I haven't many people touch on, is that the scene where Fred gets shot and Will is freaking out is because Fred isn't where he's supposed to be. He was outside a store earlier in the movie and now he's in a different part of town by the Darkseeker's nest. The Alpha put Fred there to lure Will in so he could trap him with the same trap Will used to catch his mate. This shows that they are able to have higher levels of thought processes and are learning from him. They are also not afraid of light, they are hurt by sunlight which is why when he's in the nest and shines the flashlight on them it doesn't effect them.

When something is so cute you want to strangle it actually has a term. I looked this up recently adopting an abandoned kitten. It's called cute aggression. And the theory is that they activate a primordial part of your lizard brain because you love them on site and it causes an aggressive response to want to protect them, then more advanced parts of your brain struggle to process the emotion. It's perfectly natural, although it's one hell of a juxtaposition.

Doesn't matter what you think about Will Smith, to act pretty much alone without anyone to play off is a talent. Also from the book they're vampires. That's why they're not mindless and hate the sun.

In the book, you realise the "zombies" are intelligent and starting to form their own society. He's the monster they tell their kids to stay away from, because he kidnaps them and experiments on them. That's the legend.

The reason a majority prefers the alternate ending is because 1) it’s much closer to the original source and 2) it is a much more thought provoking ending. Basically our hero learns that these creatures are thinking, feeling individuals. Like humans, they are able to love, grieve, hate, and let go. He realizes that in their eyes, he is the monster, the creature to fear, the boogeyman that steals their loved ones. His intentions to find a cure were good for humans, but to these creatures are essentially the new humanity and he is part of an old “legend” they will tell tales of.

I'm guessing you've seen all the comments about Will being the bad guy to a new species, but I wanna make sure you understood the close-up of the guy's face when the woman is kidnapped. The infected guy is the "alpha" of the group, and she is his mate. When she was kidnapped, he exposed himself to dangerous sunlight to see her kidnapper's face and track him down. The trap with the dogs and them charging at his desk/home was all because he kidnapped one of their people and they wanted revenge. (Spoilers so please watch the cannon first ending) The first ending they made was closer to the book, but everyone who watched it didn't like it ending on such a happy note. Instead of blowing them up, he realizes that the dude is smashing the glass to get to his mate. He pulls the table out and wakes her up from her induced coma (she is still infected). The alpha picks her up and they all leave, and the Dr is left alive feeling even more guilt for not only infecting them but killing them afterward.

If you take a look at the rest of the movie. They did show those traits from the alternate ending. They saw he spoke to the mannequins and moved one. They used the exact same trap on him that he used to capture the woman. The "king" showed emotion when his wife/daughter was captured but had to restrain himself from making a rash suicidal decision to rush the man with a gun in broad daylight.

In case yall weren’t aware, and especially for Alex, the liquid he kept pouring on stuff was bleach. He was using it as a way to hide his scent so the Darkseekers wouldn’t be able to track him back home Also in the movie the Darkseekers are a combination of zombies and vampires (in the book they’re just vampires) but they are capable of rational thought and aren’t just mindless beasts. That’s why I personally like the alt ending. It shows that while they hate and fear Neville for capturing and killing their kind, they understand what he was trying to do

This movie depressed the hell out of me when I was a kid, but I loved it for some reason

Alex screaming "FAAARRK" at every jump scare is always hilarious.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1084">18:04</a> "Is there a movie where there’s a dog and everyone thinks it’s going to die but it doesn’t?” Yeah. It’s called Prey, aka Predator 5.

The book ending is better than both. There was much more exposition about the monsters , they’re not true zombies, closer to vampires they could speak. One of his best friends would call out every night, “COME OUT , ROBERT NEVILLE!” The females would tease him at his door at night and pretend they weren’t infected.

When I watched it in the cinema (amazing experience btw) The whole room went quiet once they realised Sam was bit. This movie and Will did such a great job at conveying emotions for this part. Can't wait for the 2nd one.

They had "rational thoughts" when they set a trap for Robert Neville. They knew the mannequin would get his attention, and constructed a snare.

The editor's notes have been so great lately. Love them.

I was actually surprised by how emotional this movie made me. I’ve always liked it😊

“I Am Legend,” however, was set in 2012, according to the movie’s script. Smith’s character fends off humans who turn into “vampire-like mutants,” not zombies, according to the description.

The zombies demonstrated their intelligence/emotions a few times during the movie

The "zombies" showed their intelligence and emotion a lot in the movie, like when the main one partially exposed himself to the light screaming a very distorted "NO!" when the female was taken. Or when they set the trap just like the one he had used knowing enough to use his mannequin as bait. The whole ending is really a coordinated attack to get the kidnapped victim back from the terrible monster that only comes out in the day and takes their people way never to be seen again. The idea behind the original ending and the name of the story is that humanity itself has passed into legend as the unknowable deadly creatures of a bygone era inspiring fear and campfire stories long after the last of us has actually gone. Personally I think there's no comparison it's the superior ending.

This movie is why I prefer when movies don’t or have very little music in them, it doesn’t give away what’s about to happen next as bluntly and I’m able to get lost in what I’m I watching more.

Alex... Do you know hurt equal to death of Sam the dog.? The amount of ads you have put in this video, you beach 😂❤

What freaked me out the most the first time I watched this was the sound design... no music... just ambient noise... it made it so much creepier!

Gotta disagree on your thoughts on the alternate ending. It's better to me because it adds to this story the meaning of the original story. Robert is the legend that the title refers to, he's the boogeyman killing them and taking them in their sleep. I will agree that it could have been executed much better and hinted at better at times but there were scenes that showed glimpses of their emotions and intelligence throughout. (Like setting a trap for him with the mannequin or showing visible anger and the leader staying in the light when one is trapped by Robert) I think the big change most people see with the tone given to the infected with this ending is how Robert realizes that he's been killing so many and causing that kind of pain to them that he felt losing Sam and his family.

The dog dying in this is genuinely sadder than in John Wick, and that’s saying something

This may be the first movie to get a sequel based on the alternate ending, instead of the actual theatrical ending.

One of my fave movies of all time. I also read the book and i can tell you its pretty much 98% different but the sort of main point of the story was how after all the years of catching and trying to understand the vampires he never really came to understand that they were in their own rights people too. In the end he had become the monster

I like that in the book, the title is actually referring to the fact that he is the boogeyman to them.... he is the myth they are scared of. The one who hunts them.

I feel bad that you had so many jump scares, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you freak out. I don't like horror movies, so I Am Legend is the closest I've ever gotten. When you saw Sam and started getting giddy about her I knew her death scene would get you. I still cry every time I see it.

I love that you're telling the kid to shut up (cuz kids are annoying), but you can't stop loving on the dog. As it should be ❤

The alternate ending is so much better than the actual ending. It's so unique and different from the usual zombie movies, because we get to know that they're not just mindless zombies. When we look back we can also see that they did show all these attributes throughout the movie, like the guy coming out to the sunlight as Will Smith kidnaps the love of his life. Then setting a trap to capture Will, following him to his house etc. Way better than the ending we got

most people prefer the alternate ending there were already hints that they were smart or could learn biggest being that likely they set up the trap that ended up with Sams death. and when he originally kidnaps the female "zombie" he goes against his base instincts to stay out of the sun and threateningly stares him down to kind of assert being the Alpha of his group.

The two endings really messed me up man. I get the rougher ending but it makes sense that big boy zombie wanted his wife back and showed they could think with the trap. As an adult the first ended makes sense but i badly needed the nicer one when i was a kid.

I love that you share my enthusiasm and absolute love for pups! I bawled like crazy at you know what part 😢ugh my heart

They arent zombies so to say, they are mutanter, that's why he called them "humans" "infected", "k-45's", they are human where the cancer cube boosted muscularure, endurance, breath and pulse rate (that's why they where "bobbing" so much, increase circulation), but their mind digressed into more primitive predators. That's why the main infected poked his head into the sun when Bob used the trap on his mate, they arent zombies, they are capable of feeling and thoughts similar to smart animals such as dogs or wolf's.

The original ending and the ending of the book is so much better. Basicaly, at the end Robert understands that the Alpha is attacking him because he captured his partner. He understands that the infected are living in some form of society. He understands that this world is no longer his. He understands that he is the monster that comes in the day (which if to the infected what the night is for us), the booguyman, the monster under the bed, the thing that lurks when you're most vulnerable to snatch infecteds never to be seen again, he has become legend. (and so he lets the alpha get his girl back and stops searching for a cure).

This movie is so goddamn underrated, and so emotional. I almost cried a few times, I hope more people watch this!! One of my faves !!

It's been so long since you've done a movie I've seen before. I can't wait to sit down with you again. Actually, I've been watching a lot of the ones I've already seen before with you. My favorite movies because you just do such a great job. Thanks again for all you do. Keep up the great work!

There is an alternate cut, not just an alternate ending. If you watch the alternate (uncut version), the alternate ending makes sense, and the original ending doesn't make sense. The studio cut the heck out of the movie in an attempt to make it a more action hero style ending.

I love I Am Legend! The alternate ending is actually the "canon" one as they are continuing the story in a sequel. 2 other 2007 films you should see are No Country for Old Men and There Will be Blood! Great films 🎥

Alternate ending was a little nod to the book with how they are capable of rational thought & consider him the monster

They aren't UNDEAD/ZOMBIES, they are actually just infected... they develop their own society and language. The "alternate" ending was actually the original planned ending but when shown to test audiences they rejected it so they changed the ending.

I like how he say " how did you miss it from that close" as if robbert wasnt just bit in the sholder and thrown through and off a second floor balcony.

They're NOT zombies, they're ALIVE but INFECTED PEOPLE dude. )

They're making a sequel and the alternate ending is the true ending they're going with

So basically the zombie he caught was the mate of the huge one in the torn shirt. And the zombies set a trap to catch Robert. I freaking love this movie. Watched it a million times since it came out

The butterfly tattoo is a callback to the first flashback scene when his daughter does the “mommy look it’s a butterfly” thing

So the alternate ending is actually way closer to the book ending. The "Zombies" are considered beasts by him, but at the end of the movie he finds out that they were only attacking him because he was killing so many of them with his tests. They basically considered him a serial killer. His realization at the end is that they were not people anymore, but they were also not monsters. They were just protecting themselves from him. I actually very much prefer this alternate ending but I can understand why people would like the theatrical ending better.

for every like this comment gets i will do one push up

They are not zombies, they showed intelligence literally the whole movie

The fact that you can't distinguish a Zombie from a Vampire says enough about your survivability lol.

Can't wait for you to continue Star wars. Thank you for doing this!

For a movie where you think a Dog is going to die but survives at the end I would recommend the Homeward Bound movies. Each animal has a near death moment even the cat

the comedy movie Keanu has a lot of close calls with a kitten all the way through the movie.

"What's it called when something is so freaking cute you wanna strangle it?" Why did i connect to that question so hard????

This movie is underrated in my opinion lol but STILL holds up as a nice horror sci-fi. Hope #2 flushes out the unanswered questions from the first movie

Hi Alex.. --- This is actually the THIRD telling of the original story.. The first was called "The Last Man on Earth" in 1964 with Vincent Price.. Then "The Omega Man" in 1971.. And then this one in 2007.

"Love and monsters"...has a super cute dog as the main companion to the main character...and survives the apocalypse

We ofc love your stories. So keep doing them

Right now, Alex, you’re my favorite movie reactor. I Am Legend is awesome! Looking forward to seeing more great titles on this channel, keep up the good work!

“Would they even be capable of those thoughts/emotions?” “Where was that throughout the whole movie?” After he literally just watched the main vampire/zombie guy set up traps and round up a troop to hunt Robert down in order to get revenge for him “kidnapping” one of his own… cmon now Alex 😅

Will Smith jokes with never be old. That's Slap-stick comedy at its finest. 😂

They're actually closer to vampires than zombies. In the book they taunt and tease him and can talk, and they are self aware and make relationships.

So, I completely forgot that the dog's name was Sam until I watched this. Haven't watched this film in over five years, and since then, I've gotten a wonderful little pup named Samantha! She's a 2 year old German shepherd/black lab mix, looks very similar to the one in this film! … Hey Alex … ...She's got two puppies left in her litter looking to be re-homed, if you're serious about wanting that dog 🤔😉😂

The darksiders did have some level of intelligence left, take the scene on the bridge with the mannequin which was a trap they made mimicking his trap from earlier

They set up traps, coordinated plans, the leader showed emotion when will trapped and kidnapped his companion... It was shown throughout the whole movie 😂

if you like dogs Togo is the perfect movie about a dog delivering medicine in a snowstorm, dafoe and the dog actors did a fantastic job

The "trash" ending is the canon ending and its the better one since they aren't zombies but more like vampires that have brain function

Mike Patton from Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, etc. did the "voices" of the zombies. His vocal ability still astounds me.

fun fact: when the mannequins gets moved to the tunnel and the head moves will wasnt told about it so thats pretty much his real reaction after filming more or less alone for the wole movie

The "wait..." moment... lmfao

It was the main Darkseeker partner he took captive and he saw how he did it. So the Darkseeker set his own trap by moving one of the mannequins to try get her back. I actually prefer the “alternate” ending, as it explains the trap.

The original short story this was based on is very different, with a very different ending. Several movies over several decades have been made based on that story.

The alternate ending is actually really accurate to the book but of course Hollywood has to go their own route

The movie shows that they're not the typical braindead creature monster. They seem to travel in hoards, seem to think rationally and strategize a bit, for example baiting him with the mannequin and, don't think Robert would forget where he set his own booby trap, so I'm assuming they rigged it up themselves following the same rig he used to capture the female, and also they seem to follow a clear leader

This is such a good movie, glad you finally watched it

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="185">3:05</a> I thought her claim that they cured cancer looked very good, very real at the time and very convincing.

“The call for the wild” is the perfect dog movie where the dog is the main character and actually lives :)

Lol the editors note about him knowing Shrek 😂

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="220">3:40</a> well... we all knew how this is going to end :(

Great movie with a heroic end. Cried when he had to kill his dog. Will has done some great movies. I Robot was another one i really loved with a lot of oneliners. Always love your reactions in movies as wel as in music. Got both on DVD.

Your dog is yours faithful and true to the last beat of their heart. You owe it to them to be worthy of such devotion

The trading 15 years but dog trading for chicken was so needed. That scene hurts me every time 😭

The good thing about his movies are the fact that he doesn’t seem to be acting. It’s like what he would do in different situations like Independence Day

I honestly did not expect to like this one, because I loved the original "The Omega Man" with Charlton Heston so much, but I was happily surprised by how much I did like it.

when they film movies like this (at least when this was made) they'd shut down multiple blocks for the parts. during filming you can walk through the sets while they're not working. it's pretty cool. we walked around downtown brantford while they were filming silent hill probably 20 years ago.

Bro them editors notes are like a whole other personality added to the video's and I love them.

"Where was the rational thought in the zombies during the whole movie?" Meanwhile, in the movie: the creatures set a trap, are smart enough to hunt in packs and stay away from the sunlight that hurts them lol

They were shown to be smart throughout the movie, who do you think set up the trap that got Sam killed? It was the Darkseeker leader. He wanted revenge for Bob kidnapping one of the Darkseekers, and got it with the same type of trap.

I literally live for your jumpscares bro 😂

In the DVD extras for the movie, there's also a cartoon, and it's explained that the infected don't know that they're infected, and their vision sees the unaffected as monsters that are so scary, they have to fight them with their bare hands if necessary.

If I recall the alternate ending was actually the original ending. But test audiences didn't like it so they added the ending where he dies. But then they also said that alternate (original) ending is the canon one. So it's really confusing. But at least it explains how there is a second one if that ending where he lives is canon. This means the zombies (granted not really zombies) have some sort of emotion. The head male zombie just wanted his woman back. It does add some interesting twist if they have some emotions, but still, its weird.

FUCK this guy knows how to pick movies! fucking hell alex is THE reactor on the whole youtube right now!

This was made as a book first, and in THAT the end talks about Will Smith’s character is in fact the ‘nightmare’ the killer, the hunter of those ppl. They are terrified of him, he’d steal, do pole prod and give shots that killed the infected ppl. The infected ppl got desperate to kill him, then he stole their … leaders’ woman, and they came for her. He came to see that THEY saw HIM as the monster. Why they tried to trap him. It was a matter of perspective.

Watching this movie brings back so many nostalgia moments. I can’t believe this came out 16-17 years ago