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Serenity

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
311K
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Nathan Fillion and Summer Glau in Serenity (2005)
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  • Director
    • Joss Whedon
  • Writer
    • Joss Whedon
  • Stars
    • Nathan Fillion
    • Gina Torres
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    311K
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    POPULARITY
    1,798
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    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writer
      • Joss Whedon
    • Stars
      • Nathan Fillion
      • Gina Torres
      • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 192Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Mal
    Gina Torres
    Gina Torres
    • Zoë
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • The Operative
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Wash
    Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin
    • Inara
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Jayne
    Jewel Staite
    Jewel Staite
    • Kaylee
    Sean Maher
    Sean Maher
    • Simon
    Summer Glau
    Summer Glau
    • River
    Ron Glass
    Ron Glass
    • Shepherd Book
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Mr. Universe
    Michael Hitchcock
    Michael Hitchcock
    • Dr. Mathias
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Dr. Caron
    Yan Feldman
    Yan Feldman
    • Mingo
    Rafael Feldman
    Rafael Feldman
    • Fanty
    Nectar Rose
    Nectar Rose
    • Lenore
    Tamara Taylor
    Tamara Taylor
    • Teacher
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • Lilac Young Tough
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writer
      • Joss Whedon
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    User reviews1.6K

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    10manosdvd

    Extraordinary

    The others do a good job gushing about the movie. Sure we're fans and bound to like the movie more than the usual fare, but those looking for an original and thrilling movie experience, this will shock and amaze. The Firefly world introduced a fantasy home for many of us, with characters we truly cared about and dilemmas we could get behind. The best way to describe it is to take the best aspects of the Han Solo elements of the original Star Wars, and build a world around that. There's no grand theme or clear cut good and evil. There's just a band of fugitives trying to make their way in a dangerous sky. It's something folks can relate to, although most of us won't be in a space battle or fighting psychotic creatures anytime soon. The point of the name Serenity is the name of the ship, though in a deeper sense that's what our characters are in search of. Finding freedom and a home, and that's what the ship represents to them, and to the fans. So you understand why so many are so excited about this dinky little scifi flick.

    The movie captures that beautiful feeling but takes us on a ride that there's no turning back from. In my opinion, the one thing that makes for a truly GREAT movie is if you walk out of the theater a different person than when you walked in. This movie takes you on such a journey I didn't know if I would leave the theater at all. Sure the visual effects are stunning, but even the unfinished effects I saw meant nothing to me because it was the characters I cared about (and note that the digitally created ship itself is one of them, and I cared just as much for that than any of them). The humor is probably better than anything in the theaters this year, and the action is even greater. My screening actually came a week after Episode 3 was released, and I immediately washed my hands of Mr Lucas, and months later when I saw Fantastic 4... well let's not even talk about that one.

    This movie really does have something for everyone, and even in the core of the geek fandom, the range of people is total - men and women split it at least 50/50, uber-geeks and "cool" types, and a surprising amount of attractive people of all ages. Seriously though, don't trust the rants of the fans. Check out the movie for yourself. Give it an honest chance and I promise you will be taken on a journey that will turn you into a fan as well.
    8Top_Dawg_Critic

    I never saw Firefly, but after seeing this, I will.

    This film was recommended as one of the classic must-see sci-fi films, so I gave it a go. For its low budget and available visual/special effects for its time, this was an impressive endeavor, to the point where I'm now going to binge on the series. Huge props to Joss Whedon for never giving up with all the limitations he had from both Fox for the series, and Universal for this movie. The 119 min runtime was used impressively with spot-on snappy pacing. Bearing in mind I have never seen or heard of the Firefly series, the story was fluid and coherent and really well told. I was however lost with some of the dialogue and futuristic western lingo the cast were using, but I'm guessing had I seen the series first, I'd understand it better. Overall everything about this film was impressive and I now understand its following. Seeing there are many old series and films being revived, this would be a great candidate for a comeback. I just hope if it does, Whedon is given a proper budget without creative restraints.
    8AlexanderJB

    What could have been

    Everytime I watch this movie I shed a tear for Joss Whedon's original vision. If only fox hadn't shut him down, we could have fleahed out these stories over many seasons.
    8SnoopyStyle

    Better for Firefly fans, but still good for everybody else

    Mankind had left Earth for a new solar system with dozens of planets and hundreds of moons. The inner most planets had formed the Alliance, and conquered the outer Independent planets in a destructive war. Mal (Nathan Fillion) and his ragtag band of former rebels are living on the edge of survival. Simon had bought his way on board and rescued sister River from a government facility. She's a secret experiment with psychic powers and hidden memories of a deadly government secret.

    This is the follow up to the short-lived cult TV show Firefly. Although it's not absolutely necessary to know the TV show to understand the movie, it would help to get the feel of the group dynamics. The relationships are what gives the movie its emotions. The characters are pretty easily decipherable. Nevertheless, their backstories would help.

    This has the Joss Whedon touches. It has the fast talking inside jokes of a Scooby gang. That's what makes this fun. The CGI is not the absolute top rate, but he makes up for it with inventive energy. The random craziness of the big space battle is something that Star Wars can only aspire to. In fact, Mal is Han Solo. Imagine if Star Wars centered on Han Solo, and you've got this movie.
    7GreenmanReviews

    Wish we got to see more of this world.

    Serenity is based on the TV miniseries Firefly, but the story is a standalone but i would recommend watching Firefly first.

    Earth that was could no longer sustain the number of people there were just too many so they had to find a new solar system with dozens of planets and hundreds of moons, each one terraformed, a process taking decades to support human life to become new Earths. The central planets of this solar system formed the Alliance rules by an interplanetary parliament but the savage outer planets refused Alliance control causing a war which the alliance won.

    From its great concept to the fantastic decor & aesthetics, this movie kept me engaged with a simple but decent plot, good acting with Alan Tudyk & Nathan Fillion, good dialogue, and an overall retrospace vibe that i love.

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    • Trivia
      According to Nathan Fillion, he personally supplied the blueprints needed to build the ship set in the film after being informed at a production meeting that the originals had been lost. He was able to do so because, being so excited about being in the original show, he had taken photos of ALL the preproduction materials he had seen, including the blueprints.
    • Goofs
      Security camera footage shows Mal and Jayne sitting at a table with Fanty and Mingo before they enter the bar.
    • Quotes

      Hoban 'Wash' Washburn: This landing is gonna get pretty interesting.

      Capt. Malcolm Reynolds: Define "interesting".

      Hoban 'Wash' Washburn: [deadpan] Oh God, oh God, we're all going to die?

    • Crazy credits
      There is a message in the closing credits: "The filmmakers wish to thank the crew and staff of 'Firefly'"
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Into the Blue/Serenity/The Greatest Game Ever Played/Mirrormask/Capote/The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Firefly
    • Filming locations
      • Diamond Ranch High School, Pomona, California, USA(Miranda)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Barry Mendel Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $39,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,514,517
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,086,680
      • Oct 2, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,447,016
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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