Review: I am Legend
This evening I had a chance to go see “I am Legend” with Will Smith. I won’t go into the story details for the benefits of those who haven’t seen it yet. So, here’s the shortest review possible. I didn’t read the book so I can’t say it did the book justice, but aside from sad moments via the plot I was happy with the movie overall. Will Smith’s talent as an actor once again shows that his skills aren’t limited to just comical roles, that’s for sure.
While I was reading through the credits I noticed that they had twenty or more doctors as consultants during the filming process. I found that somewhat humorous considering the plot and the lack of any “medical technicalities” being brought up during the movie. I appreciate the dedication to details, but they had to bring in a small army of doctors to get the details right? Just in case you’re wondering the movie isn’t about open heart surgery or brain transplants so it just got me wondering why lets say “six” doctors couldn’t give them the details on injecting anti-viral medication with a needle. Oh well, don’t let my ceaseless ponderings make you wonder about the movie in a negative way. 
I’m a medical doctor, and I only saw the movie once, but I think they referred to the virus as derived from the measles virus. Then later they described it as a retrovirus. The measles virus is not a retrovirus. It is a paramyxovirus. Retroviruses include HIV and HTLV types. It surprised me that this got overlooked with the two dozen or so doctors they brought in. Maybe they should hire better medical consultants, like me.
Hmm, I wonder how one applies for a job like this.
I’m sorry to say “Doc”, but considering you actually know what you’re talking about you might be facing that dreaded hiring condition known as “Over Qualified”. The term used when people want to fill a slot yet don’t want to pay the average or above average salary associated with someone who actually knows what they’re doing. I appreciate your input, but you seem knowledgeable and have some semblance of a sense of humor which I like, but we can’t hire you.
Thanks for stopping by though.