A leaf on the wind

[sigma7]

Saw Serenity, enjoyed, as did the audience. A few jolts, much laughter, a few audible gasps. But I'm interested in the reactions of non-fans to the flick, either you or a friend who've seen it without the luxury of any of the series. Does it stand on its own merits? Call it idle rumination on the gentle art of moviemaking. (Warning: spoilers in comments.)

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[sigma7.livejournal.com]

I've been ruminating on the mechanics of the final death -- but I think it really works there. It sets the tone for the final act, and when Serenity's crew makes its last stand, the tension is already ratcheted to a point that each wound could be their death blow. There's a lot of uncertainty in that finale, and at some point you seriously consider that each of them -- maybe none of them might be making it out alive.

And there were rumors on the Internets that it was actually Tudyk's idea. Which doesn't lessen the blow any, I know.

[daethkow.livejournal.com]

I read that too, and it is a bit of a salve that Tudyk endorsed the idea. True, it did introduce the possibility of everybody perishing (which wouldn't be a first for Joss), but .... it's WASH!! And I was a bit disappointed in Zoe's non-reaction to it. I know she's supposed to be the stoic one, but come on.

But enough about that. SNAKES!! On a PLANE!