LOVED the movie. Typical Joss, which I can’t elaborate on without spoilers, but the surprises were not surprising. It was much like ‘Firefly’ but richer, with more color and depth. Mal even changed his shirt a few times! Was Zoe wearing her wedding dress at the end of the movie? Is that woman gorgeous or what?
I have to admit that it started off a little stiffly, the dialog had a strange cadence that I didn’t notice on Firefly, but as the movie went on, it was like, the actors got their rhythm back and it was part of them again. I loved the opening credits scene as a single ‘Citizen Kane’ flyover and intro to all the characters (including Serenity). Well done.
One thing I love about the Whedonverse is that Joss can take some actors and put them in these great roles, then turn around and cast them for a season long ‘big bad’ in the Buffyverse, and then when they are back in the big damn movie, you don’t even remember that they were the big bads of elsewhen, because they are such loveable, likeable characters that you perceive the characters rather than the actors playing the roles. I hope that makes sense. As and example, whenever I see a movie with Tom Cruise in it, I never remember the character’s name or get very engrossed in the story because, whether the fault is his or the director’s, he never stops being Tom Cruise. (I do have an opinion on that but since he is one of those types, I’ll just hold on to that.)
Anyway, back to the movie – I wonder where they can go next? I have so many questions. Will we ever find out what the deal was with Shepherd Book? Will Inara stay with Serenity? What’s holding them back? Is it because Mal can’t ask her to give up her profession to be with him? It certainly would impact his income if she did but he’s managed without her for a while, could he keep doing that? Would she never allow Mal to ask her to give up her profession? If he asked, would she do it? All the other questions will have to wait until after everyone’s seen the movie, I wouldn’t want to be a spoiler.
And can I say thanks to everyone who saw the movie over the summer for not spoiling it for me? I’ve been a lurker on many a board and haven’t seen anything about the MAJOR events that happened in the movie. Considering that Harry Potter 6 was spoiled on the morning news only 3 days after it’s release, I am really happy that those who saw the movie early were kind enough to keep it quiet.
I can’t wait for the big damn sequel!