The second of three film adaptations of the novel, I am Legend, about a survivor of a global pandemic. This one is bigger budgeted than the first and better cast, but less gripping than the third. The opening sequences remain potent but by the third act it begins to outstay its welcome as we endure chase sequences and tame conflict which add very little, and the ghouls and their repetitive talk and wailing are quite ridiculous. There are some good one liners and Heston was the go-to man for action dramas of the 70s, his physical presence makes up a little for the lack of suspense. Rosalind Cash too, is engagingly brash and appealing.

This is worth seeing for Chuck Heston alone as he just makes movies come alive with his presence. The story here is supposedly he is one of the last healthy men standing and he has nothing but time on his hands of which we see how he spends throughout the movie. I like a good story that invites one to use their imagination. This one does. The premise is a good one. What would you do if you were the supposed last man on earth more or less. Here, this guy has a whole city of which to visit with and do what he wants all day long. Then, at night, he retreats to a fortress he created stocked with all the comforts and goodies one can have for the taking. At some point, however, the premise turns on itself. Why? How much can you eat, drink and carouse? What do you do after the first several months? Fortunately this movie asks and answers this question so the viewer doesn't have too. Strange also to see what appears to be Zombie type creatures way ahead of their time appearing here. Who would know that they were destined to become a movie favorite in the years ahead? I usually like to eat while watching movies. This one is a tough call because there are some scenes that challenge the appetite. Perhaps a snack and a tasty drink will do nicely. The story has been done and redone and brought current in theme but respect this version again if for nothing else Charleton Heston

This is one of three cinematic versions of the "I am Legend" book Richard Matheson wrote, it's the second one to be more specific. This adaptation stars Charlton Heston as potentially the last man on earth after Russia and China destroyed mankind during a global chemical war. Prior to finding himself alone he was a scientist working on a cure before the virus wiped everybody out, but he was too late. Now he spends his time wandering the city, avoiding groups of mutated undead family members, and chess with a mannequin. Surely he can't be the last person alive? Sit back and find out. The acting is decent and while the film looks dated it still stands up as one of Heston's better films.

In 1975, a Sino-Russian global biological war breaks out and military doctor Robert Neville (Charlton Heston) tries an experimental vaccine on himself. He survives a helicopter crash and the plague. He could be the last man on earth. He's barricaded inside his home during the night while the albino mutants roam. The mutants are led by Matthias who is trying to kill him as the last symbol of the scientific past that brought about the disaster. He is captured by Matthias and then rescued by Dutch and Lisa. They belong to a community of young survivors.This movie has two great aspects. First there is the interracial love story which is edgy for its time. Second is the empty streets of L.A. Of course, there was no CGI back then and the streets needed to be emptied for real. As a movie, it's rather slow moving and boring. The acting is a little stiff which Heston does sometimes. It's cheesy without being that much fun. The good stuff isn't enough to overcome its deficiencies.