I'll play.
Disclaimer: I am WATCHING "I Am Legend" now. I haven't finished it yet. I just can't tolerate going to the theater anymore to watch a movie with all the people talking and using Cell Phones. My blood pressure doesn't need that.
What I can see so far:
1) Holster? There are several occasions in the movie when it would have been helpful to have the gun on the hip, rather then somewhere else.
True.
True. But it is STILL better to not be out where you are outnumbered and with a limited field of view.
3) Couldn't he get any of the APC's in the beginning of the movie started. Would have been better then the Expedition.
What they said.
4) How about UV lights in the basement? Speaking of which, was that the most fortified position to live in?
True, and No.
Also, it seemed stupid to use medium-wave AM transmission as a way to contact people.
AM or Shortwave would probably be the BEST choices.
Where was he getting his electric from?
At least 4 generators were running in either a utility room or garage.
How did one guy install all that heavy metal shielding on rails in his home?
I am sure he saw a show on HGTV on it. Hell, my wife watches it all the time and that may be the ONLY thing they haven't done a show on.
Side note: HGTV is a VERY dangerous channel. It gives people the illusion that they can actually do that stuff and come out looking as well as they do. They don't tell you that you are more likely to pinch off a toe or open up an artery-- and STILL have to call a contractor.
After 3 years most every building would be water damaged or otherwise yet the places the legend guy was going were pristine.
Not necessarily. We have several metal buildings that we haven't done maintance on in years-- and in two cases-- decades. No leaks yet.
Hunting deer out of a car while driving it?
I've killed 3 deer from my vehicle. Mind you that I didn't intend to-- and each was to the tune of about $3K in damages.
But you are right... I screamed at the TV when I saw that.
But a Russian/SVD-style scope on a US military M4?
Like they said... it was a Trijicon ACOG. They just thought the PSOP recticle looked cooler.
One thing from the movie that did not make sense was why he did not stay on the boat.
I suspect keeping a generator or two running is a tad easier than keeping a Nuclear Reactor working.
An Aircraft carrier would also have a LOT of doors to secure. But they would be easily secured.
most here would have blown there head off after 7 days of no internet.
True. During Katrina, I almost went nuts for about a week. But then it became refreshing to just go with the flow. After another week, I didn't think about it. After 8 weeks, who cared.....
His choice of rifle for deer seemed foolish and underpowered for the prey. a old .30-06 bolt gun would have much easier/more effective.
But it would do the job. SHTF isn't about ideals. It is about what will work. Remember, he was a military man in the movie (instead of a factory worker in the book). He would have been more familiar with the M4, and likely never considered the matter of heavier calibers.
Also, he WAS in New York City. From the times I've been there, gun stores where you can get a Remington 700 aren't on every street corner.
way too little effort in securing his base of operations. security shades on the inside but no bars on the windows. Perimeter explosives but no razor wire.
Agreed.
FINAL COMMENT:
I still haven't forgiven the book OR the movie for killing the dog. Why the hell do they do that crap???
-- John
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