Serenity (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Joss Whedon
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Raphael Feldman, Yan Feldman, Ron Glass
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1470 reviews
Sales Rank: 530
Format: Ac-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 119
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD26327D
ISBN: 141703050X
UPC: 025192632723
EAN: 9781417030507
ASIN: B000BW7QWW
Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 2005
Release Date: December 20, 2005
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Product Description
A passenger with a deadly secret. Six rebels on the run. An assassin in pursuit. When the crew of serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship they find themselves in a battle between the military might of a totalitarian regime the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the unchartered areas of space. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/06/2008 Starring: Natha Fillion Adam Baldwin Run time: 119 minutes Rating: Pg13
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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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 Excellent Space Opera with Chinese-Western Twist January 6, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Serenity is the final episode, as it were, of the Firefly sci-fi series. Since the show was cancelled after one season, over-whelming response from loyal fans of the show inundated the powers at be responsible for this Awesome show. Director, Joss Whedon, decided to make a theatrical version of the show that would make a final statement of a wonderfully written and original idea for a space opera that never had the chance to let the characters and the storyline mature to it's fullest. The CGI-special effects are excellent and and believable. The sets are well designed and the costumes are well suited for the atmosphere of the show. Not, distracting or taking away from the importance of the characters.br / If you are a fan or just like the Firefly series, I highly recommend this DVD. If you haven't seen the series and have seen this DVD or motion picture, I highly suggest you rent or buy the series Firefly. It will complete this whole brilliant concept in a storyline of Patriotism, Friendship, Family and Love...in outer space.
Spectacular movie January 4, 2009
Even if you aren't familiar with the tv series (BUY THE BOX SET), its an awesome and well-written movie.
GREAT FINISH TO AN EXCELLENT SERIES January 4, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
SERENITY was so much better than almost any of the other sci-fi around- including the last three over-blown STAR WARS episodes. The characters were wonderful, the acting was solid, the action fast, and the special effects never got in the way of the story. A definite must-have for sci-fi lovers.
 3 stars out of 4 January 3, 2009
The Bottom Line:br /br /A capable adaptation of the always-interesting, sometimes-brilliant Firefly, Serenity benefits from Chiwetel Ejiofor's exceptional villain and Whedon's wry humor; it's not a classic, but it's an effective movie.
 WOW! That was NOT a 4.6 star movie. January 3, 2009
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This movie is nowhere near its 4.6 rating. Acting and dialog were mediocre, character development was lacking. If you compare it to movies like Mad Max then maybe 3 stars, otherwise if you are not a fan or this series, don't waste your time. It was very disappointing.
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