Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1433 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-02-27
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 114 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Serenity is a film that, by rights, shouldn’t have been made. For starters, it’s spun out of the short-lived and quickly-cancelled TV series Firefly, which has only itself got the full recognition it deserves on DVD. It then marries up two seemingly incompatible genres, the western and science fiction, has no major stars to speak of, and pretty much has ‘hard sell’ written all over it.

Perhaps that explains its modest box office performance back in 2005. What it fails to reflect, however, is that this is one of the most energetic, downright enjoyable sci-fi flicks in some time. Not for nothing did many rate it higher than the Star Wars movie that appeared in the same year.

It follows renegade captain Mal Reynolds and his quirkily assembled crew, as they work on the outskirts of space, trying to keep out of the way of the governing Alliance. That plan quickly changes when they take on a couple of passengers who have attracted the attention of said Alliance, and thus the scene is set for an action-packed, cleverly written movie that deserves many of the plaudits that have rightly been thrust in its direction.

What’s more, Serenity works whether you’ve seen the TV series that precedes it or not. Clearly fans of the Firefly show will be in their element, but even the casual viewer will find an immense amount to enjoy.

The only real problem is that given the film’s box office returns, further adventures of Reynolds and his crew look unlikely. Unless Serenity turns into a major hit on DVD, that is. It’s well worth playing your part in making that happen.--Simon Brew

Synopsis
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 civilised 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 and his crew make it difficult for Simon and River to stay hidden. Everything goes completely awry when a 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 harbours 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. Many of the film's action sequences revolve around Summer Glau's martial arts skills in her portrayal of River. Glau prepared for her role with Hong Kong stuntwoman Ming Lu, as well as stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and Hiro Koda, and as a resulted performed nearly all the stunt work herself. In addition to the stellar stunts, realistic graphics, and an often haunting score, the film's actors display a rare chemistry that brings viewers both into their lives and into a possible version of humanity's future.

Customer Reviews

Take note mr. Lucas
George Lucas should watch this movie so he can learn how a space saga should be done these days.

Don't get me wrong, i love the original Star Wars movies as much as the next fan, but Serenity works on so many levels, its sci-fi, comedy, drama & horror all rolled into one and makes the star wars prequels look like rubbish.

Unlike some movies that are born from a T.V. series, Serenity does'nt play like an extended episode of its T.V. predecessor (Firefly) Even if you've never seen Firefly (shame on you) it's very easy to pick up the story from the start.

The direction is faultless, the actors know their characters so well, and considering it's budget the films special effects look fantastic.

The extras, although a little thin for my liking, still provide some great entertainment, Nathan Fillion who plays Capt. Mal Reynolds is just hilarious and Joss Whedons passion for this project is boundless.

Even if your not a big sci-fi fan, or if you are and were disappointed by the Star Wars prequels or the Star Trek movies or even loved them all, then i think you would love this film.

Great story, great cast (who should all be more famous than they are) and great fun, what more do you need?

Amazing Film
I love this film!
I watched it before watching firefly and even then loved it and thought it was one of the funniest, most gripping film I've seen in a long time.
After watching firefly I liked it even more.
I would definitely recommend watching firefly first but even if you don't Serenity is still worth watching.
I did feel that there were a few things that weren't consistent with the t.v show but that didn't ruin it too much for me.

Definitely biased review
Loved the Firefly series, love this film. There is a good story-line, a decent musical back track, action, humour, some shocks and a swift but proper resolution to the film. Want another one please.