I Am Legend (2007)
Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
65Kernel Score — Generally Favorable, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A 65 Metascore represents solid critical reception for a $150M tentpole that's hauled in $585.41M worldwide, validating the studio's bet on Smith and apocalyptic spectacle. The film's return on investment outpaces its critical standing, a common pattern for VFX-driven blockbusters.
Director track record: Francis Lawrence
I Am Legend (65) sits well above Francis Lawrence's own 58.3-point average across 10 scored films, though it trails his best-reviewed work, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (76).
Lead track record: Will Smith
I Am Legend (65) sits well above Will Smith's own 51.2-point average across 22 scored films, though it trails his best-reviewed work, Men in Black (72).
Box office
Budget $150M · Box office $585.4M