Serenity
I’ve just finished watching the DVD of Serenity. Good movie. I like how the writer/director kept everything real instead of making it into some Star Wars-wannabe. For example, as the captain leaves the ship to his Number 2 in command, he reminds her that if he doesn’t return in an hour, to come rescue him. Now, that’s funny and keeping it real at the same time.
That said, I don’t understand what all the fuss is about. I suppose most shows develop a following of loyal fans. I’d imagine there are people who flip out over Family Feud, for crying out loud! I still wonder why fans stayed with this show after it was cancelled the first time.
I really enjoyed seeing Nathan Fillion again, after watching his character on Two Guys and a Girl start to develop into something more than a straight-man for Sharon’s put-downs. Now there’s a television show they shouldn’t have canceled! I also liked Adam Baldwin’s character Jayne as the tough soldier with a woman’s name and a tendency to get a little scared when it’s perfectly reasonable to be a little scared. Summer Glau’s character, River Taw, reminded me of Milla Jovovich’s character in The Fifth Element. Who knew brutally killing so many people could be so beautiful and graceful? Finally, Jewel Staite’s character Kaylee was wonderful, describing her sexual frustration with such innocence and humor it really puts you off guard for a moment. It helps that she’s easy on the eyes, also.
Bottom line: Good movie, I don’t see what all the fuss is about, but I won’t be asking Blockbuster for my money back.