Listen to the commentary. The film's "purpose" isn't to be the last episode of a tv series. Yes, it was a means of closure for Whedon, but it is so apparent that Whedon knows the difference between making a tv show and making a theatrical movie. From listening to his commentary over the...
I again have to wonder if that comment would ever have been made if you didn't know there was a series that preceded it. What are some examples of some scenes that were cut/edited like a "long tv episode"? I watch alot of tv and there's nothing in this movie that felt episodic or made me feel...
It was Bret Matthews who has done some work on the show and other comics. For anyone who reads it, it's pretty obvious Joss didn't write it. Didn't love the comic mini-series. As far as low/no stock being indicative of high sales... I'd love to believe that, but there is no way to gauge that...