Serenity (Collector's Edition)

Serenity (Collector's Edition)
by Joss Whedon

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Actor: Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Nathan Fillion
Director: Joss Whedon
Brand: SERENITY
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 187 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-08-21
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios

DVD Reviews of Serenity (Collector's Edition)

DVD Review: sci-fi at its best
Summary: 4 Stars

while its helpful to have seen the series firefly on which this movie is based, it is definitely not required. the relationships between the characters become clear through some razor-sharp writing and plot developments. stands up beautifully to repeated viewings.

DVD Review: Blu-ray version eclipses all others
Summary: 5 Stars

As a person who initially committed to the HD DVD format, partly in order to view this wonderful movie in a high-definition print, I must say this is not the review I expected to be writing. Bottom line: the HD DVD was beautiful; the Blu-ray is even better.

For context, I'm evaluating these on a 50" Pioneer Elite Kuro TV through very good electronics, but without the newer HDMI 1.3 ability to pass a lossless, true DTS HD sound signal by means of that connection. So when I say that the sound on the Blu-ray is much more dynamic than on the HD DVD, I am comparing apples-to-apples the converted digital signal as processed by my 3-year old Pioneer Elite AVR. Not only does the Blu-ray deliver a far greater dynamic range, but the center channel dialogue is much clearer than I have ever heard it, including in any theater. The directionality and clarity of the surround effects are simply awesome, putting this disc in the demonstration-quality range for the sound alone.

But it doesn't stop there. The picture is also the most vibrant I have seen it: vivid color saturation, and accurate reproduction of the visuals I remember from the theater, not to mention it being the first time I have ever experienced the computer-generated special effects scenes as looking truely high-def themselves. All in all, a recommended purchase for Serenity fans; lovers of that type of sci-fi film that, like the original Day the Earth Stood Still, assays a rarified level of artistry and social commentary; and (yeah, I admit it) an incredible Blu-ray experience. The differences are worth it.

DVD Review: Must-see for a Serenity fan!
Summary: 5 Stars

My fiance and i borrowed the whole series from a friend, got hooked, and had to see the movie! Definitely a must-see!

DVD Review: One of the best sci-fi movies out there
Summary: 5 Stars

This movie is the perfect closure to one of the best prematurely canceled tv series ever made. Whether you're a fan of Firefly or not, you will not regret watching this movie. But I recommend watching the series first, as the movie will be much more fulfilling that way.

DVD Review: Pretty good
Summary: 4 Stars

I never caught Firefly on TV and I watched an episode or two on HULU and it was enough to make me buy the entire series on DVD. With Serenity being the sequal to the show I have to say its pretty good. I was bored about a 1/4 of the movie but the other 3/4 of it was extremely entertaining and well acted. The cast was always one of the strongpoints as was also the special effects.

Description of Serenity (Collector's Edition)

Serenity, the action-packed event that delivers thrilling non-stop adventure, incredible battles in dangerous worlds and spectacular visual effects, is now available in a Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition containing all-new bonus content and never-seen-before footage! With over 30 minutes of all-new special features and special collectible packaging, the Serenity - Collector's Edition is a must own for all true Sci-Fi and Joss Whedon fans! All-new 2-disc edition will include 6 completely new bonus elements including cast & filmmaker commentary. Will also include all bonus features from previous release.

All New Bonus Features:
-Extended Scenes (6:45)
-Take A Walk on Serenity (4:00) Cast and Crew take us on a special tour of the Serenity space ship
-A Filmmaker's Journey (19:49) Take A Journey with Joss Whedon from script to the big screen
-The Green Clan (3:03) An expose on Cinematographer Jack Green and his team
-Sci-Fi Inside: Serenity (21:41) Hosted by Adam Baldwin, an in-depth look at the film that was resurrected from a cancelled television show, as well as its supportive culture.
-Session 416 (7:52) These internet pieces document a portion of River's participation in a psychological study and her interactions with her therapist.
-Feature Commentary with Director Joss Whedon and Cast Members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass

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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