How many new fans because of Serenity

POSTED BY: Sirvec
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 23:55
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SIRVEC

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:40 PM

Allot of people didn't care for Serenity's darker tone and a few have voiced thier opinion that they were turned off by the movie. I myself was a bit shocked after watching the "Joss" typical humors banter filled series.

Now after watching it a few times (which I highly recommend) I found I really liked it and if it hadn't been made I may never have become a die hard fan. You see I'm a bit OCD (a sometimes useful disease, good for getting things done and being thorough hard on spouses thou ) so I had to of course buy the series before seeing the movie.

The down side is by the time I had finished watching the series Serenity was out of most theaters in my location and a I had to see it at a last chance theater.

The good news is by then me and my wife were fans, fans that may not be here if not for the exposure of the movie. Anyway to make a long story short ( I know to late ) I just wanted to know how many of you are here because of the movie.

"Ta ma duh!"-Mal

LOCRAY

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:43 PM

Me!

Watched the movie, loved it, got the series, loved it even more. Watched the movie again, and realised it wasn't half as good as I first thought (because now I was comparing it to the series) but it still rocked :D

TMURRIE

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:47 PM

First time I saw Firefly, I wasn't that impressed. But that is of course because I first watched it half way through Out of Gas when it originally aired on FOX and it didn't make a lick of sense to me.

But ever since Space network has been airing it up here in Canada, and buying dvd's, I started converting anyone, no...everyone.

Let's just say that ever since Serenity has come out, my conversion rate has tripled and it seems like a crime how many peopled I have gotten to buy the dvd's.

This post may not have anything to do with the thread, but I think it relates...sort of.

SIRVEC

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Locray:
Me!

Watched the movie, loved it, got the series, loved it even more. Watched the movie again, and realised it wasn't half as good as I first thought (because now I was comparing it to the series) but it still rocked :D

I think you may be right I know it was said that Serenity was made so that anyone walking of the street could enjoy it fully. However I have to say having seen the series first really made Serenity much more emotionally stirring. Seeing the movie with out that emotional attachment and then watching the story backwards I have to say I would probably feel the same way. That and as Star War proved (lack of plot and bad acting aside) it's hard to really get into a story after you know how it turns out.

"Ta ma duh!"-Mal

DANIELFYRE

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:59 PM

Yeah I first learned of serenity during a trailer for another movie (I don't remember which) and I looked at my friend and said yeah...we're watchin that when it comes out it looks awesome. So cut to months later the opening day...I have plans and am quite pissed 'cause I was really psyched to see it...the next week same thing...the third week I finally got a free moment and my friends all went to go see it. It was awesome. I loved it, but I took it at face value. I never knew there was...other venues for this verse until my friend enlightened me after the movie. He himself wasn't a fan but knew the movie was from the show. I promptly went home and downloaded all the eps (I couldn't find a box set anywhere). I loved them all. Then it was a hunt for the box set. I finally tracked one down and bought it immediately. Then the wait for Serenity on DVD...I've been at this board ever since 5 minutes after watching a downloaded version the train job, and I plan to be here when the series gets picked up again and when it leaves the air again with the grace and dignity it deserves.

-Dan

Ain't that just shiny?

STEALTHGUY

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:22 PM

I thought the movie was great. I have been a big Joss Whedon fan since the Buffy's first season, and I was very much looking forward to Firefly. However, I don't know if it was because of the way that Fox ordered the episodes or what, but I didn't care for it. It did get better eventually, but I didn't miss it. Not until recently, that is. The Serenity movie caused me to buy the Firefly box set and rewatch the episodes. I loved them this time around!!! I then rewatched the movie, and I still loved it as well.

TOMSIMPSONAZ

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:25 PM

I think it is a lot easier to convert someone by showing them the movie first. The series has a lot of slow parts that someone who isn't interested already might get bored with.

HARSHCRITIC

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Locray:
Me!

Watched the movie, loved it, got the series, loved it even more. Watched the movie again, and realised it wasn't half as good as I first thought (because now I was comparing it to the series) but it still rocked :D

Me too. I saw the movie in theaters. Loved it. Later bought the series on dvd. Love it even more. Got the movie on dvd and loved it even more once I knew all the backstories.

CARTOON

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:52 PM

1. Heard about "Firefly" starting on TV a few years ago. Wasn't interested.

2. Saw the "Serenity" trailer in theatre this past summer. Trailer sold me on film. Made a note to see it on first day.

3. Saw a few episodes of "Firefly" during a Sci-Fi Channel marathon the week of the film's release. Enjoyed them immensely. Made me anticipate the film even more.

4. Saw "Serenity" on first day in theatre. Loved it. Tried to get various family to see it, but to no avail.

5. Continued watching "Firefly" on Friday night's on Sci-Fi.

6. Joined this forum in mid-December.

7. Bought the DVD the second day -- even though I don't have a DVD player (and had to watch it on my computer).

"I'm no good with words. Don't use 'em much, myself."

ROLAND19

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:54 PM

I guess I started with the movie. Sort of. See, I was getting into Buffy because of the FX repeats (which have been canceled, dammit) and was browsing online when I came across a trailer for Serenity. I watched it and went out and bought the Firefly series on impulse. Love ensued.

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