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Sounds good, but the marketing I've seen is selling it as 'Hey, the same guys who made Buffy made this', hich might account for it's poor box office.

War does not make one great.

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Hm. I thought Buffy was wildly popular. Well. It was here at least.

Still, I don't recal seeing any mention of Buffy or Joss Whedon in the adds for the film. Perhaps they are different in Britain.

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So it's not just big screen buffy/angel?


Its not magic stuff - and the point of that content was all metaphotial/allegorical/genre busting stuff anyway.

It has witty dialogue (gasp!). Its got that wry humour that Buffy and Angel had and good characters. One of the more respected film reviewers (this guy is NO Leonard Maltin) here said that he felt like he was watching Star Wars in 1977. I am biased 'tho, this particular reviewer is my favourite one.
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Some love...

"The cleverest, crankiest, wittiest, wildest, and most character-driven sci-fi adventure in 25 years; it's the best outer-space trip I've been on since the empire struck back."
-- Scott Weinberg, EFILMCRITIC.COM

"This material cobbles together elements of Westerns, space epics, new-age mysticism and even zombie-horror films. And it's to the credit of screenwriter/director Joss Whedon that it all feels cohesive, coherent and believable."
-- Jeff Vice, DESERET NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY

"I can't believe I am saying this, but I think Serenity could be the new Star Wars."
-- Willie Waffle, WAFFLEMOVIES.COM

"Good old-fashioned entertainment that delivers primarily through its storyline, it’s a bit like Star Wars with a dash of Indiana Jones-style action."
-- Urban Cinefile Critics, URBAN CINEFILE

"Though the movie seems built to launch an ongoing franchise, Whedon avoids bowing to the status quo, daringly taking his story in uncompromising directions."
-- Phil Villarreal, ARIZONA DAILY STAR

"Like watching the original Star Wars for the first time, or better yet, watching The Empire Strikes Back... Mal is a guy who would shoot Greedo first."
-- Fred Topel, ABOUT.COM

"A space spectacle resonant with witty dialogue, accessible characters and kaleidoscopic action."
-- Philip Wuntch, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

"He's [Joss Whedon] interested in relationships, and he makes the smart choice to create drama through character development rather than action."
-- Lawrence Toppman, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

"Serenity flies with sass and spirit, qualities that have been in palpably short supply in that Star Wars series since, well, Star Wars."
-- Jan Stuart, NEWSDAY

"Half a millennium after Neil Armstrong's one small step for mankind and we're back in the saddle again."
-- Desson Thomson, WASHINGTON POST

"A good old-fashioned space opera."
-- Michael Senft, ARIZONA REPUBLIC

"It has a great sense of humor about it, an attractive cast and it’s just a lot of fun."
-- Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER

"Han Solo? Your ship has flown. Indiana Jones? Move over. Captain Malcolm Reynolds is the big screen’s most engaging and heroic rogue in decades."
-- Jeffrey Overstreet, LOOKING CLOSER

"A lot more sweaty fun than the last three overhyped, sterile, for-dorks-only Star Wars cartoons."
-- Connie Ogle, MIAMI HERALD

"The best summer thrill ride since Batman Begins, Serenity roars in a late but mighty welcome considering this year's sub-fun slate."
-- Louis B. Parks, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

"Even if you aren't one of the "Firefly" faithful, Serenity will give you some insight into why other people are."
-- Steven D. Greydanus, DECENT FILMS GUIDE

"Can proudly be placed alongside “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Blade Runner” as one of the best science-fiction movies of modern cinema."
-- Edward Havens, FILMJERK.COM

"If you think the Star Wars prequels are a disease, then Serenity is the cure."
-- OREGONIAN

"GET YOUR ASSES INTO THE THEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!"
-- JackLucas, OriginalTrilogy.com

A long time ago in the faraway galaxy...

Star War: The Third Gathers
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I read an article about it in the newspaper, and I finally figured out what that spaceship made of Lego was supposed to be. In any case, the premise of the movie has me interested, and I will probably go see it with my geeky friends (and maybe some hot chicks if they're game). Haven't seen a good sci-fi in a while (I don't like sci-fi's that get bogged down in techy details rather than concepts), so it should be good.
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I love those reviews that compare it to the Star Wars prequels. I might have to go see it now based solely on that.

There is no lingerie in space…

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Now if I can just convince someone to take me. Curse not having a liscense.

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I just saw it this evening, and I loved it! I thought it was a whole lot of fun. Now, I am a Firefly fan, so I am biased there, but this was definitely an above-average movie!

"I am a leaf in the wind...."
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Then perhaps you should trust the other hundred or so reviews that are raving this thing up one side and down the other. It's too bad that so many reviews need to use the Star Wars references, though. All that will do is piss off the stick in the mud fanboys who see it as a slight on their Holy Saga.

Anyone who doesn't go give this a try is a fool in my opinion. I took nine people over the weekend who couldn't have told you who Joss Whedon was and they ALL loved it. I was very surprised as I was about to try and defend it. When I saw that I didn't need to and that they really loved it, I figured that I should try and get as many people into it as possible.

A long time ago in the faraway galaxy...

Star War: The Third Gathers
Backstroke Of The West

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Take the comparison as a complement.

The 'verse is a fun place, full of exciting new things to see.
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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Now if I can just convince someone to take me. Curse not having a liscense.
Screw the license - just 'borrow' the car. Buffy was big over here, but it's still a fanboy show that appeals to a certain audience, and the posters here for the movie are plastered with 'BUFFY' 'ANGEL' 'JOSS WHEDON'.

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'Flightplan' Remains Airborne, Tops 'Serenity'

Key Paragraph:
"Universal Pictures' 'Serenity,' which brought the cast and crew of the short-lived FOX drama "Firefly" to the big screen, played in more than 1000 fewer locations (2188 in total) that 'Flightplan,' but averaged a slightly higher $4,616 per screen to earn an estimated $10.1 million. Given the number of devoted fans for the cult series, the true test for "Serenity" will come next weekend. The first week figures were somewhere in line with industry expectations, but don't necessarily indicate that the film has immediately found a crossover audience."

So Serenity did quite well IMO considering it played on 1000 fewer screens then Flightplan did.

Great post JackLucas. That will hopefully push everybody on the edge here to see it this weekend. That's what they're looking for, the 2nd week results. So everybody, GO SEE THIS MOVIE THIS WEEEKEND! You won't be sorry you did.
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Since TPM, the only movies I've seen in the theater was Finding Nemo and ROTS, both for my children's sake. My wife and I, being big Firefly fans, are going to see Serenity in the theater tomorrow. It's my daughter's birthday, and my wife has bible study, but we're going to squeeze it in.

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<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

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Originally posted by: Hoichi, the Earless
It's not only the DMN, but I don't trust reviews in the first place, besides, I never go to the theater & especially for TV-inspired sci-fi. And western-sih sci-fi at that...eek.


Trust me, Hoichi. If the series is any indication you'll enjoy it. It's not the science fiction that's the draw here; it's the characters. Just give it a chance!

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Originally posted by: Hoichi, the Earless
It's not only the DMN, but I don't trust reviews in the first place, besides, I never go to the theater & especially for TV-inspired sci-fi. And western-sih sci-fi at that...eek.


Trust me, Hoichi. If the series is any indication you'll enjoy it. It's not the science fiction that's the draw here; it's the characters. Just give it a chance!


Look at the ratings on IMDB its on the top 250!
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Eh, so a bunch of obsessive geeks went to it this weekend, got home & punched the rating really high on a pretty big list made up mostly by people who have no taste in film.
Still no care.

About the only list i've ever seen i've gotten close to agreeing with at all is this one by the way: Top 100
Also sci-fi TV is a no-watch for me unless it's Star Trek..

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Then watch it on the TV before you see it in theaters! For crying out loud, Hoich.

How can you so summarily dismiss something you've not seen?

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How can you so summarily dismiss something you've not seen?


Quite easily actually, I dod it all the time in reference to different things: the new '04 SW DVDs, smoking, drugs, movies like Cannibal Holocaust, etc..
All things I don't believe I have to see/do to have an opinion on..

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Then watch it on the TV before you see it in theaters! For crying out loud, Hoich.

How can you so summarily dismiss something you've not seen?


Dude, don't even bother. I run across this all the time. Seems most prominant in folks from the midwest and southern regions of the US.

Oh... and the only thing even remotely interesting in the whole of Star Trek is a bit of the Next Generation series. Oh, and Wrath Of Kahn kicks a bit of ass. The few episodes of Firefly rock the socks off of anything that Trek ever did. (And I do NOT watch sci fi television. Or really ANY television for that matter. I was given Firefly by a friend to test drive.)

I don't know what irritates me more. People who hate everything (see AintItCoolNews Talk Backs) or people who stand, nose in the air, dismissing, judging and labelling things without any knowledge on which to base their opinions (see the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, etc.).

A long time ago in the faraway galaxy...

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Originally posted by: JackLucas
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Then watch it on the TV before you see it in theaters! For crying out loud, Hoich.

How can you so summarily dismiss something you've not seen?


Dude, don't even bother. I run across this all the time. Seems most prominant in folks from the midwest and southern regions of the US.

Oh... and the only thing even remotely interesting in the whole of Star Trek is a bit of the Next Generation series. Oh, and Wrath Of Kahn kicks a bit of ass. The few episodes of Firefly rock the socks off of anything that Trek ever did. (And I do NOT watch sci fi television. Or really ANY television for that matter. I was given Firefly by a friend to test drive.)

I don't know what irritates me more. People who hate everything (see AintItCoolNews Talk Backs) or people who stand, nose in the air, dismissing, judging and labelling things without any knowledge on which to base their opinions (see the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, etc.).


I had a friend like that once.
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The point is, the more money it makes at the Box office, the more likely it is to get a second season... AND it's a good movie, from what I've heard, to boot.

Hochi, your analogy is completely nosensical. Yes, drugs are bad, smoking is bad. There is documented proof of that. Canabalism is disgusting. These are things we *know*...

But The SW DVDs and Serenity don't have anything against them! You're dismissing them without even having a reason, and I don't undertand why.

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I haven't, but I intend to this weakend. Several of the posters earlier in this thread have; read their opinions.

I heard on a forum that: SPOILER

















Severus Snape kills River...


























End SPOILER.

For the record, this spoiler was a joke. If anything resembling this happens in the movie, I DO NOT WANT TO KNOW!

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