The introduction of Serenity in the movie almost made me pee my pants :-)

POSTED BY: StealthGuy
UPDATED: Thursday, January 12, 2006 19:38
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CWNEK

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:21 PM

Loved the opening sequence, but...

In a lot of ways I was more impressed with what the Fox Productions crew did with much less money with regards to the look and feel of Serenity. This may be entirely down to lighting design. The warm amber glow of FIREFLY was much more effective IMO than the cold, blue, muted tones seen in SERENITY.

A previous reply mentioned the score. While the SERENITY score is rapidly growing on me, and at times was brilliant (I loved Book's introduction), on the whole I am partial to the musical backdrop of FIREFLY.

FOLLOWMAL

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:22 PM

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Originally posted by ndrage85:
I sometimes pop Serenity in just to watch that part. As a matter of fact, I think i'm going to go do that now. It sounds so absurd because i'm not the kind of person who obsesses over stuff like this, but that scene is just so beautiful. It gives me chills every time i see it.

Good idea! Watching it right now!

My favorite part of the movie.... Serenity, then Mal. Yup. 'Nuff said.

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CWNEK

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:26 PM

GREENFAERIE,

Would I be wrong to assume from your UserID that you are an Absinthe enthusiast? If so, and you are in the US, I am curious as to your source.

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:35 PM

How can you not look @ a thread w/ a title like this one?

Yep, the opening shot of Serenity sent a chill up my spine. Kind of like seeing an old love again after a very long separation.

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DARKJESTER

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:19 PM

That is my favorite scene in the whole BDM. Brought a tear to my eye in the sneak preview I saw, even without any music. And it gave me chills down my spine EVERY time I saw it in the theaters. I love that ship!

Quick side note - the cello intro to that scene, before the Serenity theme; does that remind anyone else of the funeral theme from "The Message", or is it just me?

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ALIENZOOKEEPER

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:11 PM

Serenity- "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. Whedon!"

That's what popped into my head a couple of times (like #3 and later viewings 8-)

Vince

SPACEMANSPIFF

Thursday, January 12, 2006 12:34 AM

I completely agree...every time I see that scene I get goosebumps and the hair stands up on the back of my neck. The first time I went cold all over when Serenity hit atmo, because not only is it stunning, it is also pretty realistic. And there is Mal and Wash not thinking a second thing of it...until the plating comes off.

The single-shot walkthrough of the ship not only introduces most everyone on Serenity, it introduces Serenity herself.

Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

CHRISISALL

Thursday, January 12, 2006 2:10 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJester:
Quick side note - the cello intro to that scene, before the Serenity theme; does that remind anyone else of the funeral theme from "The Message", or is it just me?

It ain't just you, Darkjester.

Somber music-man Chrisisall

DONCOAT

Thursday, January 12, 2006 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by DarkJester:
Quick side note - the cello intro to that scene, before the Serenity theme; does that remind anyone else of the funeral theme from "The Message", or is it just me?

It ain't just you, Darkjester.

Of course, that cello solo is introducing the main theme of Serenity, which we hear repeatedly in various forms throughout the rest of the movie.

One of my favorite variations is the dissonant, twisted version that plays as we first see the "Reaverized" Serenity with its new hood ornaments. Now that sends chills up my spine (spooky chills, not so much the good kind).

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JERRYT

Thursday, January 12, 2006 4:18 PM

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Originally posted by StealthGuy:
I absolutely loved the introduction of the ship in the Serenity movie! I can't imagine what it was like for a long suffering fan to first see the ship back and on the big screen.

That was my first thought to. I only discovered Firefly a month or so before the BDM DVD came out, so the DVD was the first time I saw it. Even a short timer like me got emotional on seeing her flying again.

And yeah, just like Joss to go from that wondeful opening shot to a part falling off, and here we go again!

JerryT
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