Negative Serenity Review

POSTED BY: AnthonyT
UPDATED: Monday, May 9, 2005 23:58
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HOWDYROCKERBABY1

Friday, May 6, 2005 4:28 AM

Simply put, the guy is an ass.

He obviously doesn't know ANYTHING about the movie (which he stated.) He does not even have a basic enough knowledge to know that while this is Joss' first time directing a movie, it's definately not his first time writing one. Nor does he know that Serenity is already slated for a theatrical release. One other thing he does not seem to know, is that movies in the screening stages are unfinished, which would explain those "video game" graphics.

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MAL: This is my scrap of nowhere. You go on and find your own.
SAFFRON: You can't just leave me here, on this
lifeless piece of crap moon...
MAL: Sure I can.
SAFFRON: I'll die.
MAL: Well, as a courtesy, you might start
getting busy on that, cause all this chatter ain't doin' me any kindness.

HOWDYROCKERBABY1

Friday, May 6, 2005 4:46 AM

p.s. this is the same guy who gave a
positive review to
JERSEY GIRL (43% fresh rating),
SCARY MOVIE 3(37% fresh rating)
THE BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS (39% fresh rating)
BAD BOYS II (24% fresh)
CHARLIES ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE (40%)
HEAD OF STATE (30%)
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (33%)
JUST MARRIED (19%)
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VAN WILDER (17%)
SHOWTIME (25%)
I SPY (17%)
THE HOT CHICK (22%)
a negative to
TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE (93% fresh rating) which was nommed for several Academy awards,

Percentages are for the amount of positive reviews each has received. anything below 60% is a ROTTEN Movie.

So in other words, he likes mindless movies, involving dogs with overly large balls, women running around half naked, and teenage girls trapped in ugly old men's bodies.

in other words... pure shite.

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MAL: This is my scrap of nowhere. You go on and find your own.
SAFFRON: You can't just leave me here, on this
lifeless piece of crap moon...
MAL: Sure I can.
SAFFRON: I'll die.
MAL: Well, as a courtesy, you might start
getting busy on that, cause all this chatter ain't doin' me any kindness.

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, May 6, 2005 1:59 PM

Well, we knew going into this there would be those that would not like, or even downright hate, the BDM. It was no different w/ the series. There were dozens of glowing articles of praise, but for some reason we focus on that one obscure review that slams the object of our affection.

I say that we not worry about it too much. Serenity is a runaway train now. We got her flyin' again and into theatres. 'Versal is behind Joss & the BDM and 99% of the internet buzz has been positive and anticipatory.

This one bad review will not matter much in the long run. We browncoats just need to keep converting and spreading the word.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

CHRISISALL

Friday, May 6, 2005 2:15 PM

Zoic, thanks for the reviews, I wondered what non-fans would think...been urging everyone in person and even at other sites to pick up the dvd's cause it'd double the impact of the BDM. Them that listen'll have a sweet September 30. (oh, Oct in UK, right?)

How many minutes to the BDM? Chrisisall

FRAY101

Friday, May 6, 2005 2:27 PM

The good reviews far outweigh the bad at the moment so let's not worry - besides, these aren't even based on final cuts yet.

Speaking of good reviews, am sure I posted a thread re the review on Jo Blo last night but can't find it anywhere. So everyone make sure you vote here: http://www.joblo.com/upcomingmovies/movies.php?id=334

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

Over 100 Serenity screencaps now available at http://disneypix.tripod.com/destiny

RKLENSETH

Friday, May 6, 2005 2:45 PM

Just came back from Serenitymovie.com. Don't go over there if you don't want to be spoiled for the movie. It seems that there are a core group of Browncoats who, yes, hated Serenity. Most of them for the same reason which you'll find out when you see the movie. But it does not bode well for us Browncoats when other Browncoats have come right out and say the movie is horrible and that they aren't going to recommend it anymore.

Now there are just as many Browncoats who loved it though but just to see that there are Browncoats that hated the movie sort of pulled me down a few knotches.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

ZEEK

Friday, May 6, 2005 3:27 PM

First off that first reviewer was an idiot. He said that he didn't pay attention and then complained that he didn't understand what was going on. 2 + 2 = pay attention jerk!

Anyway, I saw the movie last night. I stayed as spoiler free as possible and I loved it. I'm not going to say any more than that cause I hate people who spoile movies for me.

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, May 6, 2005 3:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rklenseth:
Just came back from Serenitymovie.com. Don't go over there if you don't want to be spoiled for the movie. It seems that there are a core group of Browncoats who, yes, hated Serenity. Most of them for the same reason which you'll find out when you see the movie. But it does not bode well for us Browncoats when other Browncoats have come right out and say the movie is horrible and that they aren't going to recommend it anymore.

Now there are just as many Browncoats who loved it though but just to see that there are Browncoats that hated the movie sort of pulled me down a few knotches.

WHAT?!?

There are browncoats who are saying they hated Serenity and are not recommending it?!? You can't be serious.

__________________________________________

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

JAKE7

Friday, May 6, 2005 3:39 PM

Well, if it makes anyone feel any better, someone I work with managed to get into the Chicago screening.

He filled me in (no movie talk) that the audience loved it.

He had never seen or even really heard of Firefly and loved what he saw.

He is now going to check out the DVDs.

He was pretty enthusiastic and brought me a movie card and 5 temporary tattoos! :)

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.

BLACKOUTNIGHTS

Friday, May 6, 2005 3:58 PM

My favorite reviewer has got to be Roger Ebert. It's rare he gives a movie a thumbs down, and I suspect that's at least partially because he gets paid for watching and reviewing movies which, in my opinion, has to be a great job. That said, if a movie is really bad and he gives it a thumbs down, it's usually not worth seeing.

However, I generally use a majority rules philosophy when I want to make a decision based on reviews (reviews don't matter in the case of Serenity or Sith, I'm seeing both regardless). For example, I never purchased the Rush DVD "Live in Rio" even though I'm an avid Rush fan because most of the people who bought it wrote on Amazon that the sound quality or direction weren't that good. My friend eventually got it, and we watched it, and the majority of the reviewers were correct. (But the bonus footage/documentary was pretty good, if you like Rush).

I am concerned that some browncoats didn't like Serenity. I want to see why so much, but don't know if I want to know what they didn't like. I'm afraid it might be that a character dies — which is OK by me because I can't stand unrealistic plotlines where everyone lives. Even good guys die. Hell, everybody knows that.

"When the trouble comes down, there ain't gonna be no dancing."—Shawn Smith

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