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09/28/2005: "Serenity - Review Coming Soon"

It's really quite impossible for me to be even remotely objective about this film. It was an emotionally resonant experience, so much so that I have thought of little else today. I spent a fair amount of time wondering how I could care so much about fake people. I suppose that's the job of storytelling, and Whedon is a master of the tale.

Anyway, I've got to think more about how to review this movie. For the people who've seen some or all of it, I'll just say that so many questions were answered. The stakes were raised unbelievably high. It's epic. I've read a couple of reviews that suggest that it's just a two hour episode. I really don't know how to respond to that, because it suggests a distinct lack of cognitive ability on the part of the reviewer.

For the people who aren't fans, but either enjoy sci-fi, or just want a good story, you'll be fine. Movies that come from a background source always have to find a way to explain that background, and a lot of times it ends up being bad. Whedon made a great choice, by creating a scene that had been talked about before on the show, but never visualized, which provided the fans with something new, while filling the new folks in on the backstory. You'll understand what's going on, you'll get the relationships fairly quickly, and the plot will kick in before you have time to worry about it. And it's FUNNY. Lots of humor, well-timed, and expertly weaved in between the dramatic moments. You may not get everything there is to get out of the film, and some of the events that occur may not mean as much to you personally, but you'll enjoy the show. If you don't, I will personally refund your money say I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy it and then engage you in spirited debate.

A real spolier free review is coming soon. Once a few people have had a chance to see it, I'll make a spoiler entry and we can talk about.


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