Phenomenal performence by Will Smith. The CGI effects on the zombies were bad, yes, but I think the effects of the empty New York more than made up for them. My only real problem with the movie was that the ending was a bit rushed. His sacrafice should have been really, really powerful but that scene was too short and quick. Plus, I never really felt the connection between him and the woman and her kid that would make him die for them. They should have expanded on that. Overall, one of the best "mainstream" films of the year.