Serenity [HD DVD] | ![Serenity [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51A4X3ZNP4L._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Joss Whedon
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Ron Glass
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1597 reviews
Sales Rank: 10923
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed), English (Published)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.4
MPN: 78492
UPC: 025192784927
EAN: 0025192784927
ASIN: B000FA57N0
Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 2005
Release Date: April 18, 2006
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Product Description
Universal Serenity - HD-DVDBeloved 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 civilized 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 andhis crew make it difficult for Simon and River tostay hidden. Everything goes completely awry whena 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 harbors 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.
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Serenity offers perfect proof that Firefly 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 Firefly 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Whedon goes a talented step further here, blessing his established ensemble cast with a more fully-developed dynamic of endearing relationships. Serenity'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, Serenity offered all the fun and breezy excitement that was missing from George Lucas's latter-day Star Wars 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. --Jeff Shannon
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 Flailing Arms of Joy! March 11, 2010
Thales (Auckland, NZ)
Have you ever screamed AWESOME at a movie? Well don't because you'll just annoy other movie goers and get popcorn thrown at you. But if a movie ever deserved it, it would be this one.
The Phantom Menance WISHES it was as cool as this movie, but then again it wishes it was as cool as the Sahara. Poor Phantom Menance, and yet it makes a great comparison to Serenity, an underrated movie with one tenth the budget that delivers 5,000% square rooted by a prime string theory.
I might not know my maths, or what the capital of Uruguay is, but I do know my movies and my street address, and this is a movie not to be missed unless you've got some terminal 24 hour disease and then you should probably spend it saying goodbye to friends and family instead.
Great cast, great writing, things that go boom AND boo, what more could you ask for unless you were incredibly high maintenance? Nothing, that's what!
Watch it, otherwise you'll be missing out on a great movie experience and people will talk about you behind your back.
Brown Coats unite........ March 10, 2010
Ren' (Connecticut)
it is worth the wait- finally a intelligent movie from a canceled series , you do not see much air time from some of the major stars but still worth the look- if you are a true Firefly fan you will not want to pass this up. Big yahoo is finally get to see Summer Glau do her best performance, she takes on the Reavers single handed and the bar fight with Summer also known as character River Tam is way beyond the wall nice to see Simon and Kaylee finally come together This is for the person who does not fit in the box or follow the main stream.. welcome to Serenity
Stand alone, or watched after Firefly, this is a bold and entertaining adventure! March 9, 2010
Robert Schmidt (Honolulu, HI & Logan, UT USA)
I was introduced to Serenity. Afterwards, I was told that it was the conclusion to something called Firefly. So after Serenity, then Firefly, I came back to Serenity.
And it was better the second time.
Serenity, the movie, is an entertaining sci-fi adventure. The crew of the Firefly-class ship Serenity, captained by Captain Mal Reynolds, define themselves and their role in society when they rob an outer world bank. But the Reavers, mad, cannibalistic space "pirates" (for lack of a better term), interrupt the robbery, and the crew continues to interact with them through the remainder of this tale. Meanwhile, River Tam's (a girl made into an Alliance bioweapon) secrets continue to leak out. She is a warrior, after all, and she has absorbed the memories of senior Alliance officials that give her insight into the mysterious planet, Miranda.
But the search for River by the Alliance has gone into high gear. An Operative sent after her is relentless, and merciless, as he tracks her down.
Reavers, the Operative, River, and Serenity's crew come to meet at the nexus of Mr. Universe's... universe. You can't stop the wave.
Confused? Firefly, the series, will show you the way. But Serenity, the movie, is entertaining regardless. Whether or not you've seen (or heard of) Firefly, Serenity will please your gray matter.
 Serenity is top notch March 8, 2010
Jane Loeffler
I was unfamilar with Firefly. The flim has sold me to see the old TV series. The quality of the Blu-ray is top notch and leaps off the screen. Overall, an excellent pasttime.
Great Movie March 6, 2010
M. D. BEAMER (portland oregon)
Wonderful movie sci-fi with comedy, drama, great plot, super special effects etc
Bonus stuff was great Well worth the price
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