Serenity Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Can't stop the signal.
Space Pirates on the run!
They're armed. She's dangerous.
This is one 'River' you do not want to cross.
The future is worth fighting for.
They aim to misbehave.
The crew of the Serenity is getting desperate. They have lain lower and lower to protect their doctor, Simon Tam (Sean Maher), and his telepathic traumatized little sister, River (Summer Glau), from the alliance, whom he rescued her from a year earlier. This has made getting jobs harder and now they are desperate. When they take River on a robbery during which Reavers (humans who have gone crazy and turned into cannibals) attack, Simon decides that its time to leave the crew of the Serenity for his and River's safety. She then mutters "Miranda" and goes berserk and nearly shoots Capt. Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), until her brother says the safety word to put her to sleep. Reynolds decides to take them back on board for safety, only now an alliance operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is on their tracks and making Reynolds determined to find out what "Miranda" is and what the Alliance is hiding.
| Nathan Fillion | Mal |
| Gina Torres | Zoe |
| Alan Tudyk | Wash |
| Morena Baccarin | Inara |
| Adam Baldwin | Jayne |
| Jewel Staite | Kaylee |
| Sean Maher | Simon |
| Summer Glau | River |
| Ron Glass | Shepherd Book |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | The Operative |
| David Krumholtz | Mr. Universe |
| Michael Hitchcock | Dr. Mathias |
| Sarah Paulson | Dr. Caron |
| Yan Feldman | Mingo |
| Rafael Feldman | Fanty |
| Joss Whedon |
8.00 out of 10 (58647 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Excellent
posted on 28 Aug 2009One of the best SciFi movies ever made. It honors the TV series and makes us which that it had never end. The idea of a movie about space cowboys could seem funny and ztrange, but FireFly before and Serenity after just proved the contrary. The plot was excellent and the actors made a very well balanced team. Every one of them had a personality, every one of them had a contribution to the story. This is rare, because today everyone looks for a star and not for a set of characters that all added make a star: The Firefly TV series and later The Serenity.If only we could see her fly again...
Interesting TV Show Extension
posted on 28 Aug 2009I'm sure people will write more eloquent reviews than me. I'm not now, nor have I ever been, a fan of Firefly. Never watched it a single time. As a result, my prospective is a bit different from the multitude of folks who seem to have devoted their lives to this television program.Despite the claims that SERENITY is a groundbreaking show, what I was faced with was a movie that borrowed heavily. There's a smattering of the original Star Trek (particularly during the finale, when Captain Nathan Fillion gets into a ridiculously prolonged battle with an assassin). There are some borrowings from zombie movies and the later Star Trek (particularly The Borg). There's even a post-apocalyptic strain that could have come from any of a hundred movies...and don't forget the seemingly innocent little girl who is a kung fu fighting machine. Aren't they all? That said, the whole thing is presented with verve and style. The characters are engaging. And the faux western touches were enjoyable, although I got tired of the bad Southern accents. There are worse ways to spend a Saturday night.
Highly overrated
posted on 26 Aug 2009I'm a fan of sci-fi movies (some movies I like: Contact, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, and Matrix), and I was excited to see this movie after seeing the ratings it received on Rottentomatoes.com and IMDb. But after sitting through this movie, I gotta say it was a bad idea to bring it to the big screen. I was either rolling my eyes or falling asleep in the theater. You know how those really bad movie trailers make you cringe in your seat sometimes? And you know the movies going to suck? I had that feeling for the duration of the movie. I thought I was watching a horribly-produced Sci-Fi Channel movie. Reavers? C'mon now. Maybe this movie should have been titled, "Attack of the Cannibal Space-Zombies." If you want to watch a corny-but-entertaining sci-fi flick, go rent Starship Troopers.
Serenity-A jewel in the crown of film-making
posted on 24 Aug 2009It's not very often at all when a show will move me to tears. I mean seriously, tears were forming in my eyes. The first few moments in that theater were spectacular, I immediately knew I was among friends and fans who knew how I felt about this series. I was so tense and excited watching it that I hushed Brandon from talking so I can take in every second of it. People laughed, they gasped, the shouted at the bad guys with hatred. I did too. I never felt more sad than at some of the most heartbreaking moments in this movie. And I've never felt more happy watching the most exciting parts in the movie. There was a certain part where literally every single person in the audience the fans and the normal viewers gasped at what they saw. And yet when everything was so bad, and it was just hopeless, and for the first time in a film I really wondered if the good guys would make it through. I truly feared that they would fail and the damn Feds would win but they did it, they pulled through and gosh I really hoped that they would take back some of the things that happened in that film. But I knew they couldn't, the movie was emotionally real at it's heart and sacrifices were made. At the end, there was cheering and clapping and I shouted at the top of my lungs, " Bring back Firefly!" Which made some people laugh and cheer louder.God bless Joss Wheden, and everyone who was a part of this very special experiment in film-making. Firefly belonged to the fans, it was ours, it never belonged to Fox. Just like the Serenity itself, the Firefly franchise was a long shot and a long shot it will always be. In all honesty, there really is true comfort in knowing the Serenity is still out there, flying in the blackness of space, it's like the echo of a whisper and the faintest glimmer of light, just waiting to be reached out for and caught." I am a leaf in the wind. Watch me soar." - Hoban "Wash" Washburn, piloting Serenity.
An idea that should have stayed dead
posted on 22 Aug 2009Joss Whedon creator of Buffy and Angel; took a cancelled TV show and turned it into a movie. And the movie will not disappoint, filled with villains from Joss's previous work its a fun filled adventure with great special effects.Mal with his trusty crew save a innocent girl who happens to be a very deadly weapon. Now he must battle with the totalitarian state government who pursue him with a relentless passion with their number one guy, a priest like man....similar to the villain that Nathan Fillion played in Buffy, Caleb.The film isn't an eye opener like Star Wars, but it will have you laughing and cringing...mainly cringing in the fight scenes. The jokes are very subtle and I don't mean to criticise anyone but...you have to have a certain type of humour for this movie...Still a great movie with a great cast. Hope there is a sequel.
A big space adventure
posted on 20 Aug 2009My word of the thoughtful-yet-entertaining movie gentleman, "Serenity" is the one of the best sci-fi movies of the recent years. It's a very very good big space adventure. Original plot with very natural turns with very few the clichés (though there could be more turns and a bit less talk), no claptrap Lord-of-the-Rings-like sentiments but sincere senses, thoughts and even some good yet unobtrusive philosophy, and live and believable CGI's with the atmosphere! This is really the space sci-fi for all who dislike Star Wars for their "mechanicalism" and lifelessness of the environment, all the environments here are really live. In fact this is the only movie where I actually felt the spaceship flying, not the screens behind the windows! In whole, there are many many different elusive well-balanced details in the plot, in the characters and their behavior and in the scenery that are giving the whole movie an extraordinary believability. And yet it's pure entertainment, it's not a sort of heavy saga. It's just made with a head on the shoulders, not like the main load of movies are being made today. Good, very good entertainment movie. In the line with "I, Robot". 9/10.
wow
posted on 18 Aug 2009The title of my comment says it all. I never watched the TV series Firefly so I wasn't up to par on the story line. That doesn't really at all. The movie easily can stand alone. It is an excellent space action/adventure movie. Now if you are a fan of Buffy or Angel you will be able to tell that this movie was written by Josh Whedon, even if you didn't already know it. There is a certain style of writing that just screams this was written by Josh Whedon. Throuhout the movie there are places where you think a little bit of tension is coming but instead you get a bit of comedy. For instance when Mal asks Jayne if he wants to run the ship. Jayne says yeah. and Mal just responds "well you can't." An excellent movie overall.
Even if you have not seen Firefly, this movie is still awesome.
posted on 18 Aug 2009Serenity is one of those rare movies that, to me, at least, seems as though it never gets old. It is a humorous, adventurous, mystery with every possible element added to it.This is one of Joss Whedon's best works (in my opinion) and I have rarely seen such convincing acting in a 'space flick', as my sister called it. The clichés are embraced and made fun of, the storyline is versatile and excellent. I rented this on a whim when I weighed either Red Eye or this against one another and, obviously, chose Serenity. I was extremely impressed and surprised, especially by the cast that has often been incorporated in other Whedon works (i:e Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, obviously Firefly...)I give this a ten out of ten and suggest that anyone who has the means and ability to see this movie SEE IT IMMEDIATELY!
Sigh... typical
posted on 18 Aug 2009As a long standing sci-fi fan, all I wanted to say is that the usual fate for most sci-fi shows was inflicted on this one... short showing followed by cancellation. VERY few make it. When will the networks understand that sci-fi needs TIME to establish itself and get a fan base so that the ratings will bloom? Geez, even Star Trek (the original)was cancelled before the ratings took off. Wonderful productions like Farscape and Serenity just don't have a chance. Especially since the networks love screening them at impossible times (usually after 10pm). Farscape was cancelled in Australia because they showed it late and it didn't get huge ratings. Well DUH... they showed it while the Sydney Olympics were on! HELLO!!!Enjoy the episodes they did make. The characters are all different and at times unpredictable. Even the language is quirky and fun. Plus, I loved the ship! I suppose that this imaginative and at times quite funny series will now be banished to sci-fi conventions and die-hard fanhood. Oh well.
Serenity: Best Movie Under the Sun
posted on 18 Aug 2009Serenity is one of my all-time favorite movies. It merges several genres smoothly and is engaging just about every way. Some Sci-fi movies are all about the special effects and the action but Serenity has interesting characters whose emotions drive the story. It is particularly relevant to our times and people from all political walks can enjoy it. The actors all have great chemistry and are perfectly fitted to their parts. They draw you into the story in a way where you feel like you know all the characters. This movie actually had me crying my eyes out in a crowded theatre. The sets are beautiful and expertly lit. Everything has amazing detail the camera work is great. The special effects are awesome. While it does have a 'fight the evil empire' sort of plot line it goes for the gray. The Alliance isn't evil. There isn't a definite 'bad guy'. The main characters are criminals and they're fighting against a government that has brought peace, medical advances, wealth and order. Another thing: it has a super-cool chick who can kick butt. In conclusion: if you haven't seen Serenity yet, you are missing out! Oh, and if you're one of those jerks who just likes to go against the crowd to be against the crowd, leave Joss Whedon out of it. He is a terrific film maker.
Great Sci-fi is back again!
posted on 16 Aug 2009After Star Trek went down the tubes and Star Wars painfully wrapped up it's ever drawn-out story it started to look like the world of Sci-fi was nothing more than a wasteland. All that has changed. Serenity is a fantastic film and I loved every minute of it. I fell in love with the show (Firefly) and grew attached to the fantastic cast of characters. The film took everything you loved about the show and turned it up to 11. There isn't a single wasted moment and every scene serves a purpose. This is a great adventure and is full of well written characters and fine acting. It's sure to please anyone who misses the swashbuckling swagger of Han Solo or the camaraderie of Star Trek. If you're looking for sci-fi you can believe in, go see SERENITY. It's a rich and detailed universe you can really get into.
Excellent work of Story Telling
posted on 16 Aug 2009I have to start this out by admitting that I'm a Firefly fan - my friends might say "fanatic"...and they might be right, too. But I'm such a huge fan for a reason. Joss Whedon tells good stories, plain and simple.Whedon is probably one of the best storytellers I've seen in the entertainment industry in a long time. His characters are deep, with personalities you can identify with in such a way that you either end up loving them to death, or hating them with a fiery passion. His plots are interesting at the very least, and usually are absolutely fascinating. The only possible downside to the movie is that it may seem a little predictable. But for having to cram about 3 or 4 seasons worth of material into a 2 hour time frame, this is a herculean effort that produced staggeringly wonderful results.The movie is not all special effects as the trailers and commercial spots showed. It is definitely not like most movies being produced in this day and age! The movie has a lot of effects, being Science Fiction that's necessary; but the plot isn't *driven* by the effects or the action. The plot is driven by the characters, and the very nature of what they value in the universe.Serenity is a story of a ship full of heroes. Not heroes in the classical "flawless perfection" sense, but heroes in a gritty down-to-earth way. Every single one of them has their flaws (some more than others), but they keep fighting despite them. These are the kinds of heroes a person can identify with, or idolize because they're realistic and human. They're the people you could imagine meeting on the street one day.I've encouraged just about everyone I know to go see this movie. I've convinced around 30 people to watch it - and I've yet to hear a bad review out of any of them. A number loved it so much they went to see it more than once! Many of them had never seen the Firefly TV series.I can't encourage you enough to pick up a copy of the movie and give it a try. I honestly believe you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you find.
You people... are... INSANE!!!
posted on 14 Aug 2009This movie SUCKED!! The dialog was only half as dorky as "Dungeons and Dragons", the dorkiest movie of all time. Therefore I give it 1/10. "I am a leaf on the wind." "She always loved to dance..." (when talking about something completely unrelated.) The dialog has got to be the absolute worst part about this movie. The second worst thing is that the story is completely uninteresting. The action scenes are third-rate at best. The acting, probably 9th rate, but it's hard to be a good thespian with material this bad. People may say the CGI was good, but there was only one short scene of that which I could remember, and it was not nearly on the same level as some of the movies today.I love sci-fi. I've read many books in this genre, it is my favorite. I didn't know that this was based on a TV series as I don't watch much TV. If I didn't just learn that I would have sworn it was based on an extremely crappy sci-fi novel. Didn't Joss Whedon also write dialog for Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Now that remark about, "I haven't had anything between my nether regions that didn't have batteries for a year" (paraphrased because I can't remember it perfectly) comment makes sense. It is reminiscent of the embarrassingly sophomoric sputum Willow used to spew every two minutes.8 out of 10?! For this hunk of crap?! Has the world gone mad?! One thing I don't get is how other movies in the same genre which are far far superior to this one seem to get crappy reviews. River has to be the most boring psychic ever, and maybe one of the most boring characters ever as well. She couldn't be more boring if this entire movie was about hiding in the basement and eating cheese.All of the characters suck in their own way, it was like this was written by a twelve year old.The captain: macho doofus. The pilot: ultra dork. The pilot's wife: super can't act woman. Horny grubby mechanic. And emotionless alien man, who pretends to have feelings. As well as a host of mystical pseudo-wisdom spewers, to give it that extra "ooh i'm being enlightened without actually having to think about anything" feeling.The assassin was probably the only semi-interesting character. At least until the story unraveled.
Go see it.
posted on 12 Aug 2009This movie has to be seen. It does wonders for the Science Fiction genre as well as just pretty much every other one it throws in there too, Action, Western, Comedy, it hits them all with high notes and scores every time.I was absolutely blown away, and will say for the first time the critics are unanimously right, it's been a very long while since a film has been this fun. I walked out the theatre thinking, 'why can't all films be like this?' Then I remembered, some films have to be crap to let the better ones shine.Trust me, this one shines!
a very great movie
posted on 12 Aug 2009Serenity is a great movie, no questions, you'll laugh, you'll cry (if your a fan), you'll gasp in horror (reveres are scary as hell), you'll be shocked and u will be in awe. This movie has something for everyone Now... for some spoilers and my comments there in...Wash died... and preacher died, I was sad... I more or less saw Preacher's death coming... and he died a good death, very heroic. As for wash? That was hella sad... poor guy got spiked by the reveres and Probably eaten! And Zoë... she was none to happy :( river, she kicks ass, if u watched the trailers u know that... my favorite scene in the ENTIRE movie, and all movies ever, is right after river killed all the reveres and she is standing over the big pile of body's with the bloody sword and axe, she looked like an angle IMO, granted a death angle... but still awesome.any who, you will LOVE the movie if you are a fan, everything that was awesome about the show is in the movie, you will love the movie if u like action flicks, its loaded with awesome action and bitchin effects... if you love good movies, you will like serenity the only people who seem to vote 1 are the people who have seen firefly, decided they hate it and took it out on the movie, if u don't like a show and they make a movie out of it why would u go see the movie unless all u want to do is gripe!? 10/10, serenity is my new fav movie of all time, right above boon dock saints, equilibrium, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind and office space, all great movie, but serenity freaking pwns! :)
one of this years best movies
posted on 12 Aug 2009Joss Whedon stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. This movie was truly meant for the big screen. If you've never seen the television show 'Firefly', no worries, all is explained in the movie. At first I thought negatively about them changing the title, but seeing is believing and it worked. Everything from the brilliant choice of actors to the sets to the dialog and of course a storyline was perfect. This very well might be the next Indiana Jones/Star Wars for this generation. Joss Whendon please continue to make wonderful movies and wonderful television for our sense of fantasy can be swept away and connect with a world out of this world and beyond.
An outstanding film that showed the series in a new light!
posted on 12 Aug 2009When the TV series "Firefly" was televised for the first time, there was little publicity about it. Therefore when the film "Serenity" came out, viewers had little knowledge of its history. This made many people dislike the movie and Firefly fans were a little disappointed but, in my opinion, Serenity was awesome!!! I myself was a fan of the original series but I think when I saw the film the entire story stepped up a notch. I would indefinitely put this in my top 5 favourite films of all time. The cast are excellent, acting with real flare and the storyline does its former series proud. I'm sure that many fans including myself were excited with the revelations within the movie and how they unfold. Please see this film and spread the word of how amazing it is.
An outstanding ride - smart and full of heart
posted on 10 Aug 2009Prior to watching, I'd read some of the non-spoilery reviews by both Firefly fans and non-fans alike, who spoke about the quality of the film – ranging from some who were disappointed at the story, but praised the quality, others who were mildly surprised and entertained, and some who were all-out gushing and falling all over themselves with praise. Now I'm trying to come up with more accurate words than "WOW" to describe my experience, but even after having seen it now seven times, I'm still indescribably appreciative of what Joss and this truly outstanding cast has accomplished.I know, having seen this multiple times makes me appear like a rabid fanboy. But any supreme praise I give also respects the gravity of the content, and what it means for these characters we have come to know and adore over the series Firefly. It is something that is hard to verbally do justice. I can say that this IS one of the best films I have ever seen. Not just sci-fi or action. One of the best FILMS. Period.The movie starts as soon as the Universal logo appears. I mean it STARTS and grabs the audience from the get-go. I was enthralled for the next 2 hours. I swear to God. The setup is artfully done – a very nice recap for the Firefly fans, but also a superb succinct introduction into this 'verse for the Firefly virgins. The average moviegoer can watch this film as a self-contained plot and be thoroughly entertained – as was proved by comments I heard from no less than 5 or 6 non-Firefly watchers after the film – and that's just what I heard.The pacing of Serenity is spot-on, as the circumstances/relationships of each of the crew members are established, and the overall plot for the movie gets introduced. Again, I won't give spoilery information away, but Joss's ability to tie in what we should know about the characters of River and Simon, and their place among the rest of the crew, to the big, big mystery behind what really happened to River and what she knows is just amazing. Some of the shooting of the sets and actors – with some hand-held/steady-cam – is reminiscent of the series, but with a harder, edgier tone. And the lighting of the characters/scenes marks the biggest differences between the show and this film, IMO. There is a blue-ish hue to many of the indoor scenes, and the contrasting of light and dark is stark at times. It makes for an impending-doom vibe that works well to establish the "here-and-now" immediacy of the danger all of these people are in. It's hard to accurately explain, but easier to understand if you see the film. And also, Joss makes damn good use of his less-than-$50-million budget. Some of the space flight/battle scenes are as good as anything to come out of Lucasfilm or ILM. There are less of them, naturally, but each one sure counts. I was simply blown away by how integral to the story all the visual effects are. Nothing is wasted here just for "the pretty".I'm not going to summarize the story or what happens to the characters, but I will definitely say that the outcome of this film will profoundly affect the way you view these characters, and reminisce upon Firefly as a series forever. There is almost a sort of paradigm-shift in the way these characters will view their world from now on, and how they will respond to the threats posed to them. Joss goes for the jugular as well as the heart-strings, and he succeeds wildly – more than I even suspected he might. There are moments that keep you on the edge of your seat with the action; moments that make you laugh out loud with the sharp wit and sarcasm that permeates all of Joss's dialogue; moments that make you nervous with anticipation of "what can possibly happen next?"; moments that will make you gasp and cringe with delight, surprise, shock and horror; and moments that will make you cry, with a feeling of your emotional center being completely ripped out of your chest, turned upside down, and stomped on a few times. At least, for the Firefly fans, I think this is how you may feel. Knowing these characters as well as I do, I commend the confidence and just plain guts that Joss shows in where he chooses to take this story.And I would be remiss if I did not mention that I cannot give enough credit to the cast. None of these players are major film stars, and few of them have ever even had much success on television. But you would never know it by the nuances shown here. There are steady progressions and evolutions that viewers of the series will be able to see in each of them. Their respective journeys on and off Serenity have culminated them all into the people we see here, and all of the roles are brought to the larger-than-life silver screen with heart, and a true emotional investment into what happens to each of them.When Joss has said in interviews that this is the hardest thing he has ever had to write, I completely believe him. He is essentially condensing a couple of television seasons' worth of story arcs into a jam-packed 2 hour feature. That kind of task is monumental, in order to satisfy the die-hard Firefly fans, while at the same time initiating a brand new audience, not getting them lost in this 'verse in the process. For everything that he was able to accomplish on both of those fronts with Serenity, I think this is just about the best work – film or TV – that he has ever done.Even after multiple viewings, I still get stunned with awe. I don't know what else to say. Go see it. You won't be disappointed
You can't stop the signal
posted on 10 Aug 2009It may not be a top budget movie, but it has everything they lack. It has characters who are likable and acted by likable people. But more than that it has something everyone can relate to...Watch it and see.Summer Glau, who acts River, is stunning. She moves through the movie making you love the crazy girl. She is both deadly dangerous and totally lovable.It is definitely the best Science Fiction movie in a long time.So if you have watched it and loved it buy the DVD. If you have managed (somehow) to miss it, give it a go. There's nothing to lose...And everything to gain.
Amazing move to the big screen
posted on 28 Aug 2009I am stunned with Serenity in movie-form. I went in hoping it would be good. Hoping it wouldn't make me feel sad for Joss. After all, Buffy (in movie-form that preceded the series) was such a disappointment. But Serenity turned out to be more than I expected. Throughout the movie I laughed, I cried, and a few times I nearly jumped out of my seat with surprise. Joss and the cast went well beyond my expectations. The storyline was fresh while also tying up story lines from the series, the characters were further developed so we felt even more understanding of their actions, and the effects and scenery were beautifully original beyond the comparable sci-fi films of outer space. I'll see this one again and again. You should as well.