"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