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Firefly: The Complete Series | 
| Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 69.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1028 reviews
Sales Rank: 186
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.3
MPN: D2008929D
UPC: 024543089292
EAN: 0024543089292
ASIN: B0000AQS0F
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 2002
Release Date: December 9, 2003
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As the 2005 theatrical release of Serenity made clear, Firely was a science fiction concept that deserved a second chance. Devoted fans (or "Browncoats") knew it all along, and with this well-packaged DVD set, those who missed the show's original broadcasts can see what they missed. Creator Joss Whedon's ambitious science-fiction Western (Whedon's third series after Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) was canceled after only 11 of these 14 episodes had aired on the Fox network, but history has proven that its demise was woefully premature. Whedon's generic hybrid got off to a shaky start when network executives demanded an action-packed one-hour premiere ("The Train Job"); in hindsight the intended two-hour pilot (also titled "Serenity," and oddly enough, the final episode aired) provides a better introduction to the show's concept and splendid ensemble cast. Obsessive fans can debate the quirky logic of combining spaceships with direct parallels to frontier America (it's 500 years in the future, and embattled humankind has expanded into the galaxy, where undeveloped "outer rim" planets struggle with the equivalent of Old West accommodations), but Whedon and his gifted co-writers and directors make it work, at least well enough to fashion a credible context from the incongruous culture-clashing of past, present, and future technologies, along with a polyglot language (the result of two dominant superpowers) that combines English with an abundance of Chinese slang. What makes it work is Whedon's delightfully well-chosen cast and their nine well-developed characters--a typically Whedon-esque extended family--each providing a unique perspective on their adventures aboard Serenity, the junky but beloved "Firefly-class" starship they call home. As a veteran of the disadvantaged Independent faction's war against the all-powerful planetary Alliance (think of it as Underdogs vs. Overlords), Serenity captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) leads his compact crew on a quest for survival. They're renegades with an amoral agenda, taking any job that pays well, but Firefly's complex tapestry of right and wrong (and peace vs. violence) is richer and deeper than it first appears. Tantalizing clues about Blue Sun (an insidious mega-corporation with a mysteriously evil agenda), its ties to the Alliance, and the traumatizing use of Serenity's resident stowaway (Summer Glau) as a guinea pig in the development of advanced warfare were clear indications Firefly was heading for exciting revelations that were precluded by the series' cancellation. Fortunately, the big-screen Serenity (which can be enjoyed independently of the series) ensured that Whedon's wild extraterrestrial west had not seen its final sunset. Its very existence confirms that these 14 episodes (and enjoyable bonus features) will endure as irrefutable proof Fox made a glaring mistake in canceling the series. --Jeff Shannon
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Fantastic! April 23, 2008
One of the best and original science fiction shows ever created for television. Quality writing and amazing characters. If you buy this DVD series watch out, I guarantee you'll be begging for more. Firefly rocks. Even people that don't usually watch Sci-Fi end up loving it because it's different.
Check out its reviews on Amazon.com. 2,586 people cannot be wrong.
Also check out the movie "Serenity" that followed Firefly.
It was voted best science fiction movie from a poll taken by the BBC. It even beat out Star Wars!
Although Serenity came after the TV series, it may be best to watch it first rather than later because you learn important information at the begininng of the movie that explains the setting of Firefly.
Then you can view the episodes of Firefly as prequels.
Either way, you're in for one wild and cool adventure.
You'll fall in love with this show.
Highly recommended
Richter10
Incredible TV Fare May 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am not a television watcher, and so it took me over 3 years after cancellation to discover this incredible television science fiction series. Yes, the episodes are 43 minutes, and thus you know that resolution is drawing near as the time winds down with each episode. But this is science fiction for television as I had never imagined it. Firefly is classic science fiction story-telling first, and television second. What sticks with me? When River steps barefoot onto the metal deck connecting two ships in space, I received a sensory impression of life in space as it might someday be lived. Warm give-and-take discussion over the plain wooden table in the ship's galley is only one more of perhaps hundreds of subtle touches that evoke the possibility of life in this imagined future world (set arbitrarily 500 years away). Clearly the fiction outweighs the science (quantum gravity has clearly been solved in the "Out of Gas" episode). And there is plenty of action for those who nod off at cognitive content. But this is a creditable contribution to dramatized science fiction. The movie sequel Serenity has just been identified in a BBC poll as the best science fiction movie overall, and - at least for our era - that is certainly the case. Move over Star Wars. This is better than even the original Star Wars episodes. I am not a connoisseur of televised science fiction, but it is hard to imagine how this program could be topped. (More on this topic on my blog: http://laurencehunt.blogspot.com/2007/05/fireflyserenity-series-revivifies.html)
A Great Series! February 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was delighted to discover that "Firefly", a short-lived but intriguing series, was available in DVD. I have often though about this show since its cancellation, about its excellent characters, its beautiful visuals, its skillful editing, and it very distinctive, bitter-sweet music - a well crafted show. Central to this series is Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a dynamic leader who has been betrayed by his immature conception of God. Second-in-command is the "Amazon" Zoë, his faithful friend and companion who supported him throughout the Alliance/Independence war, through a crushing defeat, and continues to support him in their dubious present. Third-in-command is the brutal and cunning mercenary, Jayne, who suffers from time-to-time from an irksome streak of sensitivity that threatens to develop into a full-blown case of loyalty. Also on the crew is Wash, the brilliant but quirky navigator and pilot, beloved of Zoë, and saviour of the Captain, as well as the creative child-mechanic, Kaykee, the "heart" of Serenity. Acting as conscience is the enigmatic figure of Shepherd Book who handles both gun and bible with equal ease, and the "veneer of civilization" is represented by the rather awkward character, Doctor Simon, who protects and heals his trickster-child sister, River, who has been exploited by and is now being hunted down by the forces of the Alliance. Finally, to complete the cast, is the strong feminine presence of Enora, the sultry, warm, wise Enora, a "legitimate business woman" who is in communion with and in opposition to the captain. Within Serenity, an aged but sturdy firefly vessel, this unlikely group embarks on a journey without a destination, a journey into "the black".
In a nutshell, this series is pure, unadulterated fun... January 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Firefly"... What does that word bring to mind? For some, nothing, or maybe at most some kind of bug with a beautiful name... For a few, like me and maybe you, "Firefly" is a great though somewhat weird show that was untimely cancelled by Fox. We were robbed of the opportunity of watching that show, but at least we enjoyed it while it was on air, so I think that we were the lucky ones...
Fortunately, this dvd allows everybody to be a winner, in the sense that if you lost the opportunity of watching the series, you can do it now, and if you already watched and loved the series, you can watch it again as many times as you want.
Should I tell you something about the series, in case you are completely clueless regarding "Firefly"? Well, "Firefly" is a sci-fi Western produced by Joss Whedon, the person behind "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel". The series is set in the future, and it tells the story of a group of rebels that oppose the Alliance, a dictatorial government. These rebels live in a ship, the "Serenity", and their leader is Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), a former officer in a war against the Alliance that his side lost. We also have Zoe (Mal's second officer, played by Gina Torres) and her husband 'Wash' Washburne (a pilot, played by Alan Tudyk). We cannot forget the utterly unlikable Jayne (Adam Baldwin), Kaylee(a mechanic and an eternal optimist, played by Jewel Staite), Shepherd Book (Ron Glass), Inara (Morena Baccarin), Simon Tam (a doctor, played by Sean Maher) and his sister River (Summer Glau), a psychic on whom the Alliance experimented before she managed to escape.
In a nutshell, this series is pure, unadulterated fun that was cut short for thousands due to the fact that it was cancelled when merely 11 of the 14 episodes this dvd contains had been aired. I suppose that the fact that Fox is behind the release of dvd could be seen as some kind of atonement for the cancellation of the show, I don't know. In any case, I am pretty sure that more people will become fans of "Firefly" after watching this dvd, and that won't hurt the chances that the show has of returning to the small screen.
Finally, I would like to highlight the fact that the bonus features that "Firefly" offers are great, but what really completes this dvd is another one, "Serenity". "Serenity", now available in dvd format, is an excellent film directed by Joss Whedon and based on the "Firefly" series, that provides it with an interesting ending. If you can, purchase both "Firefly" and "Serenity" at the same time. You won't regret it, and you will save some time :)
Belen Alcat
Best Series in Years August 16, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This has to be the best sci-fi series I've seen in ages. It's probably at the top of my list, (maybe even above Starhunter 2300). I first heard about this show on the Starhunter forums. Never got to see it while it was actually being shown on televsion. A space western? I was skeptical. I was never a fan of Wild Wild West of anything like that, so I didn't really know what to expect. Never a Buffy fan either.
Finally got the DVD set last year. I put on the first episode and couldn't stop watching. This series has everything! It's a well thought out sci-fi adventure, with very realistic FX. It's thankfully free of the usual phony science jargon and cheezy looking bumpy-headed alien-suits. What it does have is an intricate ongoing plot through the series (and continuing in the movie, 'Serenity'), plus great episode plots that are entertaining as hell. Blending sci-fi with an old-west kind of frontier setting along with Chinese and Russian influences throughout this future society, the whole thing is facsinating and could be expanded upon for dozens of episodes (if some dummy at a certain 'un-named tv network' hadn't cancelled the series).
The characters are just great. A group of anti-heroes, just barely coping with the harsh future that they live in, and barely tolerating eachother. You can almost feel what it would be like to be cooped up in a spaceship for months on end. They survive mostly as criminals, taking any job that comes to them. They get into scrapes with all kinds of folk, government agents, local authorities, crimelords, bounty hunters, you name it. The plots range from nail-biting suspenseful, to emotionally gripping, to dark and depressing to absolutely hilarious. I can't believe how much was accomplished in such a short run of a series.
If you haven't seen Serenity yet, watch this series first! It keeps things in order and lets you get to know the characters. Even if you have seen Serenity, you owe it to yourself to see this series as well, if you haven't already. One viewing of Firefly and I was an instant 'Browncoat'. Chances are, you will be as well.
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