In fifth grade I watch some special on Nostradamus. I was scared that the Gulf War was the third world war he had envisioned and that the world was going to end.Yesterday Stefan and I went to see I Am Legend, which didn't help with any of those types of fears! I didn't realize that it was a slightly "scary" movie. It's not your typical "shoot at the zombie" movie but was more thought provoking in the world of medicines and vaccines we live in. Stefan hadn't experienced my jumping-gasping-and-over-all-strong-reactions to movies so I think he was startled more by me at first.
Overall I thought it was really good. Will Smith did an amazing job emotionally, I thought he showed an interesting range of believable feelings and relationships. The special effects were great and didn't distract me at all. The only thing I found unbelievable was that lions and antelopes were running through the streets of NYC. I don't mean to be cynical but Manhattan is an island, in the movie the bridges are destroyed so how in the world does a pride of lions end up on the island? There are no zoos on Manhattan and lions are not exactly indigenous to North America.
But I digress.
The movie made me think about a lot of different things. It reminded me a bit of Children of Men: another uplifting movie that views the future in an apocalyptical light. Why can't someone write a futuristic-movie that shows that humans have reversed what they've done to the environment by recycling and abandoning their cars? Or a world without war?
The movie also reminded me of Cast Away. Will Smith's character only has one companion to talk to: his dog Sam. His relationship with the dog reminded me of Tom Hanks desperate relationship with his volleyball, Wilson.
Also some people believe the rise in Autism is somehow linked to childhood vaccinations. This movie makes me think more about the validity of this theory!
Overall, I thought the movie was interesting and is worth seeing on the large screen.
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If you don't like scary movies don't go see this one! I had no idea what this movie was about so agreed to watch it and it was a little too scary (and not feel good at all might I add) for this girl. But the company I watched it with really enjoyed it and were sitting at the edge of their seats.
Ok, I continue to disagree with your assertion that there is no possible way for a pride of lions to end up on Manhattan.
Here is why:
According to the endagered species act, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has consistently interpreted the “enhancing the propagation or survival of the species” clause to equate to a showing that said use is of some “educational value.” Thus, circuses, roadside menageries and zoos, and other entities are routinely granted permits to import, export, take, and possess listed species under the guise that the display of these animals is educational.
In addition, there is a legal loophole which allows a person to personally possess a listed species if that person obtains a captive-bred wildlife permit... Provided it was bred in captivity.
Clearly, the Endagered Species Act (ESA) allows for the importation, exportation, and possession of endangered captive wild animals by allowing for the commercial use of endangered species, provided the proper permit is obtained.
While only the Asiatic lion is endagered these loopholes in the permitting process exist for non-endangered species as well.
Therefore I believe it entirely possible, and overwhelmingly likely, that these animals were either being held in someones personal home prior to the virus breakout or that the circus was indeed in town.
That is all.
what about central park zoo?
The first "Anonymous" has too much time on his hands. I checked on the Central Park Zoo, no lions. I stay firm in my disbelief.
I am still nursing the lump on my head from sitting next to you during Jurasic Park!
I also thought of Central Park Zoo but see that they have no lions...do they have antelope?
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