I am Legend - endings (SPOILERS)

[Deadset]

I just watched the movie for the first time last night. I must say, this was a blind buy and probably the very best blind buy I have made, needless to say the movie kept me on the edge of my seat and always wanting more.
If you have not seen the movie, please don't read below


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We watched the Alternate version first, just by circumstance. I didn't like the way movie ended or appeared to end.

[Show spoiler] I know they were driving to the compound in Vermont, but I got the feeling as I did in the first LOTR movies. Now, I knew that was a trilogy, but to end I Am Legend with a trip in a car really pissed me off, they could have showed them make it to the compound or whatever...

I really miss good endings...like Shawshank Redemption, now that was a great ending.

So, after being a bit upset and no solid conclusion, I started the theatrical version, fast forward to the end. This had more of the conclusion I expect from a movie.

[Show spoiler] Yes, he did die, but she made it to Vermont and you assume they cured them in the end with all his hard work.

I guess I dug the theatrical ending better,

[Show spoiler] however, if I were him, I would have chucked the grenade and then dove in that little lock box with the girl and child. But, if I knew there would be a series of 3 movies, I would have preferred the alternate ending.

Which ending did you guys prefer? why?

ps..

[Show spoiler]as a dog owner, seeing his dog die was heartbreaking