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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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Avg. Customer Rating:  1450 reviews
Sales Rank: 3706
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
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 119
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
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-DVD
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 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.
Amazon.com
Serenity offers perfect proof that Firefly 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. Serenity'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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 One of my favorites October 6, 2008
This movie is simply amazing. Based off of the not so well known cult hit "Firefly", this movie continues the story that that prematurely canceled series was never able to. To those of us who loved the series this movie is a treasure. Joss is a masterful storyteller who has created such depth and realism for all of the beloved characters that it really pulls you in, and the special features and commentaries give it excellent replay value. I would suggest this movie to anyone looking for a solid, fun movie.
Thanks for the send off Joss October 6, 2008
This was a farewell from Joss Whedon to the fans of Firefly. It was not received well at the theaters because it was for such a nitch market but the film itself was excellent, with a wonderfully paced story, great and furious action, and evenly paced character development. This film had all the elements. Keeping well in step with the series, Serenity just showed us why Firefly needed to be picked up by another network. Unfortunately it wasn't but this film was a great send off - Thanks Joss
Just so much better! October 2, 2008
I love Firefly to death and Serenity collector's edition is just a beautiful edition to my dvd collection. More features then the first dvd (I own that one as well), a well made and easy on the eyes dvd case and the extended scenes a bit is just fantastic. A must own for any hardcore Firefly nut.
one of the best October 2, 2008
This review is gonna get lost in the shuffle. Oh, well.
This movie lived up to the hype. I got to see one of the early cuts in the theater before it was released. It had no music or credits. One of the special features on the DVD is Joss Weedon's preamble before those screenings. It's ridiculously funny. But then it's Joss; he's ridiculously funny.
If you're a Firefly fan, you should love this. Even with what he does to the characters, the writing was superb and made the movie that much more dramatic.
I've also got to say that if you're not a fan, you can still enjoy the movie and never see the series. I have friends who were introduced to Firefly through Serenity and have since bought their own copies. Everyone who has borrowed it from me has gotten their own.
Weedon's ability to mix humor into very serious material is remarkable. He'll make you laugh, cry and clench your fist in almost the same breath. It's a gift.
The only real complaint I have about the film is that the FX in the chase scene with the hover craft and the Reaver ship, didn't look real. It was surprising for otherwise fantastic FX sequences.
This is rambling, I know. Suffice it to say that you'll thoroughly enjoy this as a Sci-Fi movie. It's got all the classic parts. It rivals even Star Wars (OT) in my heart.
Must have! September 29, 2008
It's simple! If you don't have this yet, you need it.
Especially the audio commentary with Joss and a few castmembers is a real treat.
Enjoy!
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