Reviews

88 starts with our main character lost and confused in a diner, and through multiple story threads we find out how she got there and where she is going. That's all I want to say about the story, because the less you know the more I think you'll enjoy the movie.

I thought 88 had a very "Memento-ish" feel to it, in that by design the viewer is very disoriented and along the way you gather information along with the main character until the inevitable "aha" moment and climax. I thought the pacing was great, the actors did a terrific job, and while I have no idea what the budget was for 88 it felt like a major feature film.

Speaking of the actors, Katherine Isabelle OWNS this movie. I want to go back and re-watch, but if I'm not mistaken she is in essentially every scene in the movie. Plain and simple, 88 doesn't work if she doesn't nail her role(s), and she plays it to perfection.

Bottom line, 88 isn't The Godfather or Apocalypse Now, it's not going to win any Oscars or make billions of dollars. But if you're looking for an exciting movie with several WTF moments and a great performance from an under-appreciated star I strongly recommend it.

I really think Will Smith's performance is underrated in this film. For 3/4 of the movie he is acting on his own; it reminds me a lot of Tom Hanks in Castaway. This film hinged on his ability. The scenery of the desolate NYC and the IGN zombies really were just costars in a Will Smith film. You felt his pain when he had to leave his wife and daughter; you hurt when he had to put down his only friend. You could understand his initial struggles to deal with human contact after spending 3 years alone. I know this movie will be overlooked because of the subject matter and because it features a major Hollywood star, but I am Legend affected me far more than an Oscar recognized film such as No Country for Old Men did.