I Am Legend Blu-ray

I Am Legend

 (2007)

Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller



Robert Neville is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable... and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City... and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by "the Infected" — victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville's every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.


Exclusive 44-Page Concept Sketch Book
10 Concept Illustrations
6 Art Cards Showing International Cities Devastated by the Plague Virus
Collectible Lenticular
Letter from the Director
New Movie Commentary by Director Francis Lawrence and Screenwriter/Producer Akiva Goldsman
Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Alternate Version of the Film with a Controversial Ending
Creating I Am Legend Minidocumentary Gallery
Cautionary Tale: The Science of I Am Legend
4 Awesome Animated Comics (4 Animated Comics Not Rated and May Contain Material Unsuitable for Minors)
2 Live-Action Shorts Directed by Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith Rehearsal Footage of Alternate Ending
Previsualizations of Key Special Effects Sequences
Visual Effects Featurette
Digital Copy of Theatrical Version

For more details about I Am Legend on Blu-ray, see the I Am Legend Blu-ray Review

Starring: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Willow Smith
Director: Francis Lawrence

I Am Legend Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Warner Brother's effort for their Blu-ray re-release of I Am Legend remains one of their best yet, providing viewers with a stunning image quality that is certainly befitting the film. The transfer is a revelation compared to some of the lesser theatrical presentations of the film during its original run, and the film definitely benefits from the razor-sharp resolution and clarity only Blu-ray currently offers for home viewing. Though the bitrates varied across both versions on the original release and this special edition, the transfer appears to be from the same source, and there is no appreciable difference between the two. Colors are rich and vibrant throughout this Blu-ray. The fire engine red Mustang Neville drives at the beginning of the film is marvelously reproduced. Detail in every single shot of the film is strikingly high and real; close-up shots of Neville's face, for example, feature rich, practically tactile texture and definition that makes for some of the more realistic shots yet on Blu-ray. Black levels are fantastic, producing a deep and dark image, when appropriate, that adds another level of dread to the already frightening proceedings. There is a fine amount of grain visible in certain dark shots, notably those lit only by the light on Neville's M4 carbine. The image often presents contrasting light and dark scenes, moving from dark, lifeless interiors or nighttime shots to scenes filmed in broad daylight. No doubt about it, I Am Legend remains a stunner of a transfer, one that does well as demonstration material both for its amazing visuals and equally impressive audio.

I Am Legend Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


Presented in lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1, this re-release of I Am Legend never disappoints sonically, carrying over the amazing soundtrack that accompanied the original release. It sounds just as good as the image looks, and that's high praise indeed. The soundtrack gets going by creating a pleasant, realistic atmosphere, setting the mood for the loneliness and terror that define Neville's very existence. After the movie begins by conveying the sounds of a dead city -- the chirping of insects, the rustling of tall, unkempt grass and weeds -- the sound stage opens up. Listeners are treated to a fantastic chase sequence that pits animal versus machine as Dr. Neville chases a herd of deer through the streets of a deserted downtown New York City. The car spins and swirls around in the rear channels. The revving of the engine is also marvelously reproduced. Surrounds are bustling with activity throughout, both with minor ambience and major action pieces. When Neville is in dark quarters, alone, the slightest echoing effect accompanies his heavy, stressed breathing. On the other end of the spectrum, flashback scenes feature helicopters and jets flying across the listening area with great effect and power. Some of the sounds are downright horrifying in lossless audio (in a good way), such as the shrieks of the creatures of the night that roam the streets while Neville and Sam sleep. Sound moves around, even the subtlest of sounds, so effortlessly and seamlessly that it really does recreate what it might sound like to be the last man on Earth. Dialogue reproduction is uniformly excellent from beginning to end as well.

LFE effects are not as powerful as they are in other recent Blu-ray discs, like those heard in Independence Day or The Incredible Hulk, but they are presented here so cleanly, effectively, efficiently, and naturally that the experience is suitably impressive. I Am Legend definitely proves that bass doesn't have to be completely raucous and loud to be effective. Make no mistake, it'll rattle the windows a few times, but it absolutely never oversteps its bounds, recreating a very realistic sounding -- and feeling -- experience. Bass rumbles with clarity and presence, on cue, and sounds like every good soundtrack should, reproducing lows as only the best tracks can, and as many others only wish they could. What few gunshots there are in the movie come mostly from Neville’s M4 carbine, and they are appropriately powerful and loud, and they reverberate with the authority and punch heard and felt in real life. A bridge collapse in chapter 18 rocks the listening area, as does a series of exploding claymores in chapter 23. While not as aggressive as some other mixes, I Am Legend earns a top score for producing a strikingly realistic, horrifying, and well-mixed soundtrack that is one of the best yet on the format, and is also definitely demonstration-worthy material.

I Am Legend Blu-ray, News and Updates

• I Am Legend UCE Dated for December (Updated) - September 2, 2008

I Am Legend Blu-ray, Forum Discussions

Topic

Replies

Last post

» Show more forum threads