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| Category | Dramas DVDs, Blu-ray Movies, Action/Adventure Videos, Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Space, Psychic Forces, Mercenaries, Heroines | | Starring | Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Adam Baldwin, Chjwetel Ejiofor, David Krumholtz, Alan Tudyk, Sarah Paulson, Ron Glass, Michael Hitchcock, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin | | Director | Joss Whedon | | Composer | David Newman | | Costume Designer | Ruth E. Carter | | Director of Photography | Jack N. Green | | Editor | Lisa Lassek | | Production Designer | Barry Chusid | | Screenwriter | Joss Whedon |
Widescreen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; Soundtrack Spanish; English Subtitles; Spanish Subtitles; French Subtitles; Dir/Cast Commentary Beloved television cult director Joss Whedon (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL) makes a spectacular first foray onto the big screen with SERENITY, the cinematic adaptation of his wildly popular but short-lived sci-fi series, FIREFLY. A mix of space western, comedy, and drama, SERENITY follows captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and his ragtag crew as they trade their way around the edges of civilized society. Of particular interest are two passengers they take on, Simon and River Tam (Sean Maher, Summer Glau), a brother and his telepathic sister on the run from the corrupt governing Alliance. As notorious former members of the anti-Alliance opposition, Mal and his crew make it difficult for Simon and River to stay hidden. Everything goes completely awry when a government assassin is sent to retrieve River. As Mal is forced to choose between his close-knit crew and the brother and sister newcomers, it becomes apparent that River harbors both a dangerous secret and astounding fighting powers, and Mal decides that discovering the truth about what she knows might just be worth his time.
Many of the film's action sequences revolve around Summer Glau's martial arts skills in her portrayal of River. Glau prepared for her role with Hong Kong stuntwoman Ming Lu, as well as stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and Hiro Koda, and as a resulted performed nearly all the stuntwork herself. In addition to the stellar stunts, realistic graphics, and an often haunting score, the film's actors display a rare chemistry that brings viewers both into their lives and into a possible version of humanity's future. THEATRICAL RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
Serenity Reviews: "Scene for scene, SERENITY is more engaging and certainly better written and acted than any of Mr. Lucas's recent screen entertainments."
-- Manohla Dargis, New York Times "Sci-fi connoisseurs will find this esoteric universe quite refreshing; the effects and action are wisely underplayed to keep the focus on its crackling, character-driven story..."
-- Aaron Hillis, Premiere 4 stars out of 5 -- "This fantastically funny, inventive triumph defied all the doubters, proving both a smash with sci-fi nerds and a joy for skeptics..."
-- Chris Roberts, Uncut "Some scenes have a surreal blown-out and hazy appearance that evoke a dreamy mood....The visual effects are effectively incorporated with the live action."
-- Widescreen Review Staff, Widescreen Review "[A] TV season's worth of roller-coastering drama, most of it balanced on the capable shoulders of Fillion, a natural leading man." -- Grade: B
-- Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly "Many of the film's pleasures are down to small-screen values...and the good-humoured playing of an experienced, non-starry ensemble cast."
-- Kim Newman, Sight and Sound Serenity | List Price | $29.98 (You save $6.59) | | Studio | Universal Studios Home Video | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  54176  | | CD Universe Part number | 7798556 | | Catalog number | 61106554 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 30, 2008 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | sequences of intense violence and action, and some sexual references | | Running Time | 119 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound |
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the movies wre great,but I would have love to have them in full screen. thanks alot.
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 This won't collect dust
I originally rented this at the local video store and was truely impressed. So much so that I bought the Firefly series. Afterwards I purchased a copy of this & was a bit disappointed, as the series builds up some of the characters which meet an unfortunate demise in the movie. They leave the ending open for sequel, but these characters lives will never be explored. I found Captain Mal opening up more with each episode, which in the movie he is more pessimistic, but works for Serenity, but detracts from the whole story line. The movie came off more as a reunion, which comes in at a significant time gap from where the episodes left off, but does not address any other passengers, as Kaylee mentions in the first episode. Overall, if you never seen it, it is a 5-star. If you have, plus the bonus footage I would give it 4.5 stars. Either way, you will save money by purchasing it as it will be watched again & again.
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SciFi Done Right
This film is incredible.....i had never heard of firefly before seeing it, and after i watched it i went and saw the whole series and loved it.... this is a great opportunity to get more ppl interested in firefly and maybe just maybe generate interest to get it back on the air (snowballs chance in hell i know). My only problem is *Spoiler* what happens to wash...if they make a sequel he will be sorely missed *End Spoiler*
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This review is for a different format. ausie fan
stupendus follow on to the series
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This review is for a different format. Great movie
This is Sci-fi at it's best. Although I wish that they had stuck to the firefly universe alittle closer, this was still a great ride.
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Serenity DVD Blu-ray Disc Features:
Snap Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
DTS 5.1 Surround - French, Spanish
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English, (SDH) ,French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Extended Scenes
Alliance Database
Deleted Scenes: Optional Commentary Director, Joss Whedon
Featurette:
1. Future History - The Story of Earth That Was
2. What's In A Firefly
3. Re-Lighting The Firefly
4. A Filmmaker's Journey
5. We'll Have A Fruity Oaty Good Time!
6. Take A Walk On Serenity
7. The Green Clan
8. Session 416
Audio Commentary:
1. Writer / Director, Joss Whedon
2. Nathan Fillion
3. Adam Baldwin
4. Summer Glau
5. Ron Glass
Interactive Features:
BD Live: My Scenes Sharing
U Control: Digital Tour of Serenity
U Control: Mr. Universe Compendium
U Control: Picture in Picture
U Control: Visual Commentary with Writer/Director Joss Whedon & Cast
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