Serenity (Widescreen Edition)

Average customer rating: 4.5

I wish it could have gone on
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Serenity (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Morena Baccarin , Adam Baldwin , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Raphael Feldman , and Yan Feldman
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Product Group: DVD
Binding: DVD
ASIN: B000BW7QWW
2005-12-20

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Serenity offers perfect proof that <I>Firefly</I> deserved a better fate than premature TV cancellation. Joss Whedon's acclaimed sci-fi Western hybrid series was ideally suited (in Browncoats, of course) for a big-screen conversion, and this action-packed adventure allows Whedon to fill in the Firefly backstory, especially the history and mystery of the spaceship Serenity's volatile and traumatized stowaway, River Tam (Summer Glau). Her lethal skills as a programmed "weapon" makes her a coveted prize for the power-hungry planetary Alliance, represented here by an Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who'll stop at nothing to retrieve River from Serenity's protective crew. We still get all the quip-filled dialogue and ass-kicking action that we've come to expect from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Whedon goes a talented step further here, blessing his established ensemble cast with a more fully-developed dynamic of endearing relationships. <I>Serenity</I>'s cast is led with well-balanced depth and humor by Nathan Fillion as Captain Mal Reynolds, whose maverick spirit is matched by his devotion to crewmates Wash (Alan Tudyk), Zoe (Gina Torres), fun-loving fighter Jayne (Adam Baldwin), engineer Kaylee (Jewel Staite), doctor Simon (Sean Maher), and Mal's former flame Inara (Morena Baccarin), who plays a pivotal role in Whedon's briskly-paced plot. As many critics agreed, Serenity offered all the fun and breezy excitement that was missing from George Lucas's latter-day Star Wars epics, and Whedon leaves an opening for a continuing franchise that never feels cheap or commercially opportunistic. With the mega-corporate mysteries of Blue Sun yet to be explored, it's a safe bet we haven't seen the last of the good ship Serenity. --Jeff Shannon

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A passenger with a deadly secret. Six rebels on the run. An assassin in pursuit. When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything - or anyone - to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But, the greatest danger of all may be on their ship. From the mind of Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) comes a new edge-of-your-seat adventure loaded with explosive battles, gripping special effects and fantastic new worlds.

Customer Reviews:

I wish it could have gone on.......2007-06-13

I had to give less than 5 stars because I though they tried to cram waaaaaaay too much into this movie. Like most people here I loved the series, but the movie kind of let me down a little. There were one too many points where I felt like things were too convienient and explained away just to move the plot forward. Granted this is a sci-fi movie, and a fun one at that, but as a fan of the show it just left me wanting more.

My first HD Movie and a great pick.......2007-06-11

I'm not techno genius when it comes to TVs and Audio but I believe that HD must come across best when a film is fast action, cgi enhanced or has some amazing scenery. So I opted for Serenity as my first HD purchase. My HD player is the Xbox HD DVD player and my TV is a 42" Plasma.

I have seen the film before and was dazzled by the HD version, the picture quality, the sounds, wow, all very much worth the cost and certainly made the film one I will want to watch again and again.

I have nothing negative to say about the HD version of this film

High Flying Adventure.......2007-06-10

I *love* this movie! The characters are real, not cardboard, the action is fast the special effects are seamless and the story continues the amazing work of Josh Wheaton in the FireFly series (He also created Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel).

While the movie stands on it's own, I reccommend viewing the series first. Serenity makes a fine cap to the series. It doesn't close all the doors, but it doesn't leave you dangling in the wind either. Very well done.

Great Movie, Stands on Its Own, Even Without Seeing Firefly Series Its Based On.......2007-06-08

This is an excellent movie. For those who aren't familiar with "Firefly" TV series this is based on (one of the best Sci Fi series, by the way) don't worry. This movie stands on its own if you have never even heard of "Firefly" (which I had not when I first got this movie. I only learned of the series after).

Lots of satisfying action, comic relief and good acting. One of my favorite movies to watch over and over.

---*** THE BOTTOM LINE ***---
1. You DONT need to have seen or even to know the "Firefly" TV series to enjoy and understand this film. But I bet you will want to after seeing this film.
2. If you buy only movies you want to watch over and over again, then this is a definite keeper.

Awesome Movie.......2007-06-05

Great movie that goes right along with the series but be sure to watch the complete series before watching the movie if you haven't seen it yet!

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