Comments on: Serenity Update: Movie Critic and Blogger/Public Reviews

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 01:52:39 +0000

They did special screenings in 20 cities for the fans back in May (I think it was the 26th) and again on June 23rd. It was a rough cut, and the special effects and fight scenes weren’t quite finished, but the whole movie was there. Just like with the sneak peek for bloggers, they were trying something very different marketing-wise. I hope it works.

By: TBlumer

TBlumer — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 14:17:36 +0000

#3-MONTHS? How did you manage THAT?

I agree with the individualistic / libertarian/ true conservative theme that is at work.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 04:39:11 +0000

Hey Tom,

I’m a Browncoat myself, and got to see a Serenity sneak preview a few months ago. I saw the film again last night, and I liked it even better the second time.

Interestingly, your last post was about the wrongness of government punishing private property owners in the name of some “higher purpose.” Thematically, that’s what Serenity is about; I think maybe more buzz will generate over time because the views the film holds will really resonate with people like us (who hated the Kelo ruling and resent big-government interference in our lives and work). We’re the choir that doesn’t get preached to very often, and this movie may find its audience there, along with the SF fans and Whedon crowd.

By: dave

dave — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 02:31:59 +0000

Positive buzz takes a while. They are hoping for 15mm over the weekend and 80 mm overall. Looks like it will fall short of that. But while the official channels are disparaging, many reviews and word of mouth are overwhelmingly positive. This translates to less of a bang on opening but a slower and longer run. Time will tell.

It has been said that 80mm overall means a guaranteed sequel. As it should. Cross your fingers.

By: Dave G

Dave G — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:34:40 +0000

Thought the critic’s reviews have been pretty good in general - 80% fressh at http://www.rottentomatoes.com Pretty damn good considering we are talking about a sci-fi film based on a TV show that they could easily have got all snobby about.

Box office is a little disappointing but word of mouth us great and I’m hoping for better on Saturday - it’s a cracking film, just hope as many people as possible get to experience it.