Serenity (2005) (1 Viewer)

[Patrick Sun]

Hell, look at the stuff people in the 1930s thought people would have in 50 years (personal flying transportation being the norm, a la The Fifth Element cityscape), and we still aren't there and won't be there for another good 50 years if not longer. But we have made tremendous technological advances, but some things will remain similar, form following function, of course, even in 500 years.

BTW, I've been within 2-3 feet of Jewel Staite (Kaylee), and she's simply a refreshing girl-next-door type whose personality doesn't disappoint in person, either.

 

[RobertR]

By "futuristic" do you mean stark white hallways and touchscreen panels or something?

Not at all. I make no assumptions that the "future" will be stark white. Touchscreen panels? Maybe. Just some stuff that's clearly not available today, but could be 400+ years from now. Parts of the movie gave me a feeling of "well, we'll just use today's off the shelf stuff to get the effect we want". I feel the same way about Alien. Some of the technology shown was so obviously 70s computer technology that it took me out of the movie a bit.

Probably the best example of what a filmmaker can do when he really puts his mind to it is 2001 (the SF film that's most "immune" to looking dated, IMO). And no, my comment has nothing to do with "stark white walls".

It's really not a major criticism, though. Like I said, the movie doesn't rely as much as other films on whiz-bang technology to "grab" people, and that's good. It wasn't the technology in Alien that made it effective, for that matter.

 

[Will_B]

Relevant to the antique look of the show: There is an episode of the tv series where you can spot Microsoft Windows running on a garbage scow's touch panel. Click here for pic.
And though I hated the way people were dissecting this film financially, here's the latest worldwide gross info:
Domestic: $22,511,785 78.5%
+ Overseas: $6,159,674 21.5%
= Worldwide: $28,671,459

 

[CharlesD]

I’m just saying that a more convincing future hardware “background” that fits the premise of being 500 years in the future (using stuff from the past few decades still puts you over 400 years into the future) would draw me even further into the story.

You're right. The background doesn't quite fit the premise.
Although overall they did a fantastic job of making the film stand alone, this is one place where I think the film falls down a little for people who haven't seen the TV series.
The background is of rich, technologically advanced central planets, and less advanced outer planets. Its easier/cheaper for the newly settled planet to make simpler less advanced equipment than the more futuristic stuff. So both old and new tech exist in this world. In the TV shows the viewer gets glimpses of the flying cars (and island estates!) laser guns and fancy holographic projectors.
Looking around me here, I see a beer bottle a fire place, book shelves, tables and chairs that could have existed in a similar form 300 years ago.

 

[Rutgar]

Yes. In fact, look at some of the more remote places in Asia or the Middle East. Those places easily look like they did 400 years ago. So, I think you could look at the outer planets at being similar, in the Firefly universe.

 

[Phil Iturralde]

Click ... HERE!!! ... to see some really great photo's of the entire Firefly / Serenity CAST!!!
Phil

 

[David Rogers]

Oddly enough, I thought when they were both at DragonCon ... Jewel is tons hotter and more attractive than Morena. On screen, this kinda reverses and Morena assumes this exotic sexuality that's very appealing, while Jewel seems to "plain" down some. Whacky.

 

[Eddy-C]

check this out. Its a very good read about the firefly campaigns http://emahollywood.com/firefly.html

 

[TheLongshot]

With Inara, I'd feel I'd have to know which fork was the salad fork and such. Too much effort.

Also, I think it would be hard to impress Inara. Too much has gone on with her.
Man, Summer Glau is almost unrecognisable in these pics. She really cleans up well.
Jason

 

[ThomasC]

Also, I think it would be hard to impress Inara.

...and if you selected my proposal to hear, then the honor you do me flatters my...my honor.

 

[Grant H]

I figured as much but didn't want to say it.
I guess I've moved on from the girl-next-door types who clean up sort of okay when they're not packing on the pounds like mommy. Must be why I've been seeing a Lebanese girl who's a former model/ballet dancer and speaks seven languages.
"Don't underestimate my powers!"
I do confess Morena didn't look quite as good in her Firefly interviews as she does on the show, mostly her skin. I thought she looked a little softer in the movie than on the show, but she sure is lean in the photo shoot that was just posted. She looks AMAZING. And, yeah, Summer looks good there too. Jewel is still Jewel. She's okay, but she's like eternally 16 years old. I always expect her to be popping bubble gum. She rounds out the cast of characters nicely however.

 

[Mikel_Cooperman]

Where are all the scantily clad pics of Sean Mayer???

 

[Dave Mack]

Okay is it just me or has this official thread about "Serenity" the film now veered creepily into almost stalker territory what with the objectification of the female actors in this film? Any female forum members wanna chime in with their opinions? With all due respect this is still HTF, yes? Not basement dwelling netgeeks.com.
Or maybe it's just me?
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[Malcolm R]

No kidding.
He was in spandex on last week's "Ghost Whisperer."

 

[Will_B]

Dave, you're absolutely right, and also, where is the praise for River Tam? ;-)

Man, Summer Glau is almost unrecognisable in these pics. She really cleans up well.

Oh wait, there it is.

Still, River is CRAZY. CRAZY! And with that creepy brother hanging around all the time.

 

[Holadem]

Okay is it just me or has this official thread about "Serenity" the film now veered creepily into almost stalker territory what with the objectification of the female actors in this film? Any female forum members wanna chime in with their opinions? With all due respect this is still HTF, yes? Not basement dwelling netgeeks.com.

:rolleyes
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[Amy Mormino]

Well, the film did give us ladies some nice stuff to look at also. There was a lovely scene of a shirtless Sean Mayer at the end.

And I found Nathan Fillion to be really appealing. The Harrison Ford comparisons I've read aren't far off. I hope he can find some good roles to make the leap into movie stardom.

 

[TheLongshot]

My wife definitly thinks Nathan Fillion is hot stuff.

She also likes Alan Tudyk as well, which is why Wash's death really saddened her...

Jason

 

[Phil Iturralde]

From BoxOffice Mojo ...
NOTE: Serenity Production Budget: $39 million

Next week, the Overseas $$$ will be updated to add to the upcoming US weekend BoxOffice!
Looking good before the DVD release!
Phil

 

[Richard Kim]

You underestimate Kaylee's geek appeal.

I agree. Even though I'm lukewarm on Serenity, I have to admit that I found Kaylee to be pretty hot, similar to Allison Hannigan as Willow.