“My name is Robert Neville”

I am desperately trying to finish up I Am Legend by Richard Matheson before I go see the film of the same name, starring Will Smith, this weekend:

Despite the fact that Tom Cruise keeps trying to help Will promote the movie, I definitely recommend going to check out this film.

7 thoughts on ““My name is Robert Neville””

bdogg_mcgee on December 12, 2007 at 12:25 said:

Ooh, I’m reading that book, too! Haven’t gotten very far, though, because I’m reading a book from the library that has to go back soon. DH read it and said that the movie looks pretty different from how the book is written, so I’m intrigued…
Poppy Cede on December 12, 2007 at 12:36 said:

Yes, it’s very different. The book was written in in 1954, set in a “future” 1976 and it definitely wasn’t in NYC and Robert Neville was far, far, far from Will Smith.

The Hollywood version is not going to compare, but I still need to read the story first. Must.
anonymouscoworker on December 12, 2007 at 13:55 said:

I love this book. Are you surprised?

Also, What Dreams May Come is also pretty good.
sourpuss on December 12, 2007 at 14:20 said:

I want to see this movie! The question is whether I’ll get to it while it’s still in the theater or by the time it hits DVD.
Poppy Cede on December 12, 2007 at 15:00 said:

ACW, no, I am not surprised. I hope you blog about it.

Sour, one word: théatre.
Sybil Law on December 12, 2007 at 19:21 said:

I’ve never even heard of this book! Am I living under a rock or something?!
I must get it now.
Poppy Cede on December 12, 2007 at 19:23 said:

I really doubt you’re living under a rock, considering your ferocity for devouring books. This book was published in 1954 and is just now being made into a movie.