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Article: Characters, writing overcome confusing start; 'Serenity' mixes factors from 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones'
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- Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
- Article date:
- October 7, 2005
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Early on in the film "Serenity," I became confused and a bit
apathetic.I tried to pay attention, but the one-liners and
explanations for a world hundreds of years into the future went by as
fast as many of the spaceships.
Eventually, though, I caught up and enjoyed the funny characters
and witty writing. I guess it was worth the matinee price.
"Serenity" is a film based on the 2002 Fox television show
"Firefly" that lasted only 15 episodes - shown out of order. Its
creator Joss Whedon wasn't discouraged and perhaps rejuvenated by
high DVD sales.
So, the director who also created "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
brought his science fiction/western to the big screen, borrowing from
many past ...