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Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Krusher on September 30, 2005, 02:57:36 PM
Its worthy.

It held true to the series and had some unexpected twist.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Mickey1992 on September 30, 2005, 03:00:08 PM
Would someone not knowing anything about the series enjoy it?
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Krusher on September 30, 2005, 03:09:24 PM
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Originally posted by Mickey1992
Would someone not knowing anything about the series enjoy it?


If they were a sci-fi fan, yes they would
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on September 30, 2005, 03:12:24 PM
Looking forward to it.  After the Firefly marathon on Tuesday, even the wife is ready to go see it.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: FiLtH on September 30, 2005, 03:48:07 PM
Cant wait to see it!
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Tarmac on September 30, 2005, 04:10:56 PM
10pm tonight!
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: dmf on September 30, 2005, 09:09:31 PM
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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
Looking forward to it.  After the Firefly marathon on Tuesday, even the wife is ready to go see it.


You mean I'm not the only one in the world that watched Firefly and liked it?
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Chairboy on September 30, 2005, 09:22:58 PM
Watched the film today.  Really enjoyed it.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on September 30, 2005, 10:10:06 PM
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Originally posted by dmf
You mean I'm not the only one in the world that watched Firefly and liked it?


In case you arent joking........

No.  You arent the only one lol.

Matter of fact, it has a pretty huge following for as bad as Fox screwed it up the first time around.  I never even knew about it until Sci Fi picked it up, but in that time I've come to find out it almost had cult status even before then.  

Not often they come out with a sci fi show I really enjoy.  This is one.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: JimBear on September 30, 2005, 10:27:11 PM
saw it, yawn.  purty effects but if there is a screen writer in hollywood that can actually write Science Fiction I will get down and kiss their arse.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: rpm on September 30, 2005, 11:13:24 PM
I'm sure Joss Whedon will pass on your generous offer, Jimbo.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: FiLtH on October 01, 2005, 12:19:17 AM
I love Firefly. Its almost like a live sci-fi role playing game. Each character has a skill and its just a really interesting show. You never know whats gonna happen.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Tarmac on October 01, 2005, 12:59:27 AM
It's good, definately some unexpected twists, but it was a lot darker than the show.  

I want to drag some people to it who haven't seen the DVD's.  That'll be the true test.  If the movie can hook them the way the DVD's hooked me, then it's worthy.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Lye-El on October 01, 2005, 03:14:02 PM
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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
I never even knew about it until Sci Fi picked it up,  



I didn't either. The Wife and I both like the show and plan to go see the movie. :aok
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: dmf on October 01, 2005, 04:38:34 PM
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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
In case you arent joking........

No.  You arent the only one lol.

Matter of fact, it has a pretty huge following for as bad as Fox screwed it up the first time around.  I never even knew about it until Sci Fi picked it up, but in that time I've come to find out it almost had cult status even before then.  

Not often they come out with a sci fi show I really enjoy.  This is one.


No I wasn't Jokeing, everybody I  know here is either into watching the Redskins lose to everybody or just into sitcoms, I actually thought theres wasn't that many people that watched it.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: ramzey on October 02, 2005, 01:49:32 AM
great movie, best i seen since LOTR
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Lizard3 on October 02, 2005, 03:44:01 AM
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Originally posted by dmf
No I wasn't Jokeing, everybody I  know here is either into watching the Redskins lose to everybody or just into sitcoms, I actually thought theres wasn't that many people that watched it.


I had never heard of it till it came up on this BB. From the rave reviews some of the fruitloops on here gave it...ones who despise TV and said this was the best show they've seen in 4ever, I checked my wallet and bought the DVD set.

Best $20 somethin bucks I've spent in a long time.

Got the wife hooked.

Brought DVD's to work and let anyone who wanted to watch the first DVD. When they wanted the second I told em to go buy it LOL. Most of em did.

Someone at FOX should be shot. NO cig, no blindfold.

Asked my wife what she wanted for our anniversary. She wants to go see Serenity and a dinner.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on October 02, 2005, 05:39:41 AM
Went, saw it, loved it.  

I have to say, this was BY FAR the largest cross section of society I have ever seen in a theater for a sci fi movie.  Everyone from grandpa to 10 year old kids was packed in there for the early movie this morning, and everyone loved it.  I always thought of Star Trek as having the biggest cross section as fans, and while they may still have the gross numbers, I think this has a better representation of every age group as fans.  Like sci fi movies?  You'll like Serenity.  Like Westerns?  You'll like Serenity, and LOVE Firefly.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: dmf on October 02, 2005, 02:10:42 PM
I'm gonna see the movie, so far I have all but the last 3 of the series.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Makarov9 on October 03, 2005, 11:23:27 AM
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Originally posted by Tarmac
I want to drag some people to it who haven't seen the DVD's.  That'll be the true test.  If the movie can hook them the way the DVD's hooked me, then it's worthy.


I had heard of the series but never watched them. I watched Serenity Sat. and throughly enjoyed it. I just ordered the Firefly DVD's through Amazon. I hope they continue to make more Serenity movies in the future.

It was ranked number 2 this week for overall boxoffice. Will be curious how it holds up over the coming weeks with the word-of-mouth folks.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Sabre on October 04, 2005, 12:51:17 PM
:aok Went to see it with my older son (he's 16), and we both really enjoyed.  I thought it had a great mix of action, adventure, mystery, and humor.  I'd only seen maybe 3 or 4 of the episodes, but will definitely have to go get the DVD set.  Interesting story line.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: lasersailor184 on October 04, 2005, 02:21:46 PM
It's possible that with everyone going out and buying the DVD, that they'll make the show again.



I saw the movie and was astounded.  I had never seen a movie that was so good in my life.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Chairboy on October 04, 2005, 03:16:16 PM
There are many challenges to them making the show again.  Fox seems very disinterested, as evidenced by the fact that Universal made the film.  I read somewhere that there was some poison pill in the contract for that that almost guarentees that a show cannot be made for many years, but don't recall the specifics.
Title: I didn't give Firefly a chance...
Post by: Hwkeye on October 13, 2005, 09:46:31 PM
when it first premiered on TV. But now having seen the TV series on DVD - and the movie - I realize that I should have given it a chance when it first premiered.  I came late to the party but I am now amoungst the "Brown Coats" who are hoping that "Serenity" will have a sequel made.

I highly recommend the movie even if you never saw the series.  You just have to like Sci Fi.  If we continue to spread the word the film could become a cult classic. (so spread the word!)  :aok

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/LERobinson1/Serenity_wallpaper01_1280x1024.jpg
Title: And for those who are still sitting on the fence....
Post by: Hwkeye on October 14, 2005, 12:43:33 AM
here is what some of the critics are saying:

http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/serenity (http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/serenity)

http://www.thezreview.co.uk/reviews/s/serenity.htm (http://www.thezreview.co.uk/reviews/s/serenity.htm)
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: lazs2 on October 14, 2005, 09:14:30 AM
Just watched it.... It was every bit as good, and maybe better, than I had hoped it would be.

Did anyone notice that the liberal socialist papers gave it the worst ratings and that they were alone and really not even that bad of reviews.

I will buy the movie when it comes out for sale.

lazs
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Krusher on October 14, 2005, 10:17:40 AM
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Originally posted by lazs2

I will buy the movie when it comes out for sale.

lazs


If it helps make a new movie or possibly revive the series, so will I.
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: Makarov9 on October 14, 2005, 11:15:10 AM
I bought the TV series DVD set after seeing the movie. I find the shows are every bit as good as the movie. Well writen dialog, good acting and fun stories. Just watched "Jaynestown" last night. Laughed my arse off at some of the parts. Oh and having three hot ladies helps the show also. :)
Title: Just watched Serenity
Post by: lazs2 on October 14, 2005, 02:55:29 PM
Yep... the series was very very good but a little different... more funny and less dark than the movie.

The movie had to work fast... allmost frantic  to tie up loose ends left over from the series..

the jaynestown story was a laugh out loud episode....

And.. the women are very nice...

lazs
Title: Hey all, the goal is to keep
Post by: Hwkeye on October 14, 2005, 03:29:08 PM
getting the word out to friends and acquaintances.  It is my plan to go see it again this weekend with others who haven't seen it because afterwards I 'aim to misbehave!'  ;)

Joss Whedon has a great 'vision' for this show and it would be shame to see it die in it's infancy.
Title: Even Stephan King loves the movie!
Post by: Hwkeye on October 14, 2005, 05:14:36 PM
http://www.stephenking.com/stephens_picks.php (http://www.stephenking.com/stephens_picks.php)