Задание

Read the text about a book and its film adaptation and choose the things that are different in the book and the film. More than one correct answer is possible.

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson has been adapted into film multiple times, with the most well-known adaptation being the 2007 film starring Will Smith. Let's explore the differences between the book and its film adaptation.

Firstly, in the book, the protagonist, Robert Neville, is depicted as the last human survivor in a world overrun by vampires. The narrative focuses on his struggles with loneliness and fear. The 2007 film adaptation is a bit different but saves key elements of the plot and characters. However, the film introduces a more action-oriented approach, featuring aggressive and mutated creatures that resemble zombies rather than the vampiric beings in the book.

Secondly, the ending of the film differs significantly from the book. Without revealing spoilers, it can be said that the conclusion in the film deviates from the existential and philosophical themes present in the novel.

Additionally, the setting changes in the film adaptation. The book is set in a desolate Los Angeles. In contrast, the film presents New York City.

While both the book and the film explore themes of isolation, survival, and the human condition in the face of an apocalyptic scenario, the film adaptation of I Am Legend takes a different narrative approach and emphasizes action over the psychological depth found in the novel.

Tick the correct answers.

The appearance of antagonists

The ending

The themes

The place of action

The plot

The characters