Thursday, October 13, 2005
Go See Serenity
Serenity is hands down the best science fiction film I have seen in at least five years. It captures that essential magic that made the original Star Trek and Star Wars films so much fun; genuine character interaction and camaraderie, and a sense of wonder.
Sadly, it's a modest film, with unknown movie actors and a badly done advertising campaign. And so, after two weeks in theaters, I can say it's a commercial flop, and most likely will be pushed out of most theaters either this weekend or the next. However, I urge everyone to see it while they can. Or, be sure to pick up the DVD, and watch it side by side with the show that started it all, Firefly.
I've made myself a promise: I will refrain from stating why SerenityM succeeds where the Star Wars prequels failed until I have seen Episode III in early November. As much as I feel I can do so solely based on the first two, I have heard that Revenge of the Sith is another beast altogether, so I will reserve judgment until then. Come to think of it, I'll probably get around to doing a comprehensive review of the prequel in its entirety then, as well.
Here's a funny screenshot from the Battlestar Galactica mini-series. It appears the special effects crew of the show is the same crew that worked on Firefly. I guess Mal got around:
Can't Take the Skies from Me,
you Gorram Cylons!
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