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Serenity [HD DVD] | ![Serenity [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51A4X3ZNP4L._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Joss Whedon
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Ron Glass
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 11124
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed), English (Published)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.4
MPN: 78492
UPC: 025192784927
EAN: 0025192784927
ASIN: B000FA57N0
Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 2005
Release Date: April 18, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Universal Serenity - HD-DVDBeloved 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 andhis crew make it difficult for Simon and River tostay hidden. Everything goes completely awry whena 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.
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iSerenity/i offers perfect proof that IFirefly/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 iFirefly/i 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 iBuffy the Vampire Slayer/i, but Whedon goes a talented step further here, blessing his established ensemble cast with a more fully-developed dynamic of endearing relationships. ISerenity/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, iSerenity/i offered all the fun and breezy excitement that was missing from George Lucas's latter-day iStar Wars/i 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. i--Jeff Shannon/i
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 East Meets Western Adventure November 9, 2009
Darryl E. Crone (San Diego, CA)
The movie Serenity is based on the series Firefly - a futuristic adventure which follows the exploits of a freighter owner and his experience of eeking out a living in a post war universe. With each job he is faced with the prospect of doing what he needs to do to survive - mostly "bad guy" stuff - and doing what he feels is the right thing to do despite himself.
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br /The supporting cast provides a wonderful set of personalities who are amazing together. The writing and actors are so well blended you can just sit back and believe they have been working together as a team on this freighter for a long time.
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br /There is also a really great balance between humor and reality wherby the advetures are something you don't ever mind being a part of as the observer!
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br /After watching this movie, I miss being a part of this group of friends so much that I want to start it all over again....and usually do!
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 Firefly Movie November 9, 2009
Charlie (Rochester, NY)
I'm mad that the "powers -that- be" cancelled the show, but it's nice to have this DVD. It's in good shape and plays as was described. Thanks!
Old School Sci Fi Blended with Contemporary Characters October 31, 2009
BD King (Phoenix Arizona)
As other reviewers point out, you don't need to know anything about the TV series that came before this movie. In fact, this movie alerted us to the series and we watched all the reruns afterwards.
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br /This movie has superb effects, a great plot, plausible characters and excellent production values.
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br /They stay away from too much science, with the entertainment coming from the characters and plot, not a pseudo explanation of how they zip across space.
Awesome ride. October 26, 2009
L. Duckett
I'm glad that the series' creator got a chance to wrap up a number of loose ends here. The movie carries on with the wry, exiting, occasionally laugh-out-loud style that made the series a must-see.
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