Author Topic: Firefly Appreciation! (Read 18969 times)

Vivace · « **Reply #35 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:27:13 AM »

Definitely watch the show before watching the movie. Things fall into place better and you have a better understanding of the characters and their interaction. I saw the movie first and thought Mal was an asshole, who are these people and why don't I relate to them, who in the hell is this Shepherd guy and so on and so on. Watching the show puts everything into perspective and makes the movie and MUCH better experience.

I really wish I could go back in time and tell Joss DON'T give this show to TNT, give it to Sci-Fi! This is why a time machine should be invented.

kala1928 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2011, 04:35:10 PM »

I was watching it and my gf was sitting next to me reading a book and listeting and having an occasional glance. And she made a very good point of the whole show being a sort of Bold and the Beautiful for nerds with all the silly drama stuff.

For me, the season started to grow stale as it went onward. It started really well but yeah it got to kind of boring. Could also be because I knew it ended after the first season so nothing spectacular wasn't going to happen (I haven't finished it yet). Serenity was awesome though.

soundgarden · « **Reply #37 on:** January 31, 2011, 09:37:31 AM »

love it

Volk9 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:13:03 PM »

Storytime...

A few years ago I saw Serenity on TV. I literally watched the first ten/fifteen minutes, and had to go do some other stuff. I was really enjoying it and it had me interested.

This exact same thing has happened at least two more times in the recent years.

Now, about a month ago, I bought the Special edition of the movie. However, I never got around to watching it.

Then last week, I decided that since I havent watched the whole thing yet, I might as well watch the series before I watch the movie. So I ordered the complete series and it just got here last night.

So tonight I just started watching Firefly (2 episodes in) and I'm really enjoying it a lot. Figured I'd watch the show first, then (finally) watch the movie, lol.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #39 on:** August 12, 2011, 07:31:59 AM »

Good show, but I didn't like how every episode is mostly self-contained. So much so that they didn't even have to air them in the right order for it to make sense. A strong over-arching plot is what I like to see in shows. Also, aside from Nathan Fillion, I didn't think the cast was too spectacular (good, just not spectacular).

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 12, 2011, 07:41:08 AM »

I think they did the self-containment thing fine.

<3 Firefly, may have to watch Serenity again.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #41 on:** August 12, 2011, 07:55:03 AM »

Yes, they did do it fine, which is my complaint.

WildeSilas · « **Reply #42 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:05:32 AM »

Easily my favorite tv show. It's perfect for what it is and doesn't try to overreach (cough *BSG* cough). Great humor, gorgeous women, sharp dialogue, good suspense. The episode where Mal is trying to save the ship and flashing back to building the crew is some of the greatest tv ever. Another case of borked up marketing.

PaulEMoz · « **Reply #43 on:** August 12, 2011, 01:06:54 PM »

I rented the box set and watched it when I was laid up in bed with food poisoning. It may be my favourite TV show ever. I own the DVD box set. The Blu-Ray set is released in the UK on 19 September. My 40th birthday is on 21st September. That ties in quite nicely...

Sigz · « **Reply #44 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:47:43 PM »

Kaylee is my waifu.

Volk9 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:57:10 PM »

Forgot to come back in here, lol.

Finished it about 2 weeks ago, and also watched Serenity. Definately one of my favorite TV shows.

Finally getting to watch all of Serenity, I honestly didnt like it as much, but I appreciate them trying to close up the show in a proper way after it was cancelled.

Favorite characters are Jayne and Kaylee.

rumborak · « **Reply #46 on:** June 01, 2012, 10:26:28 PM »

Reviving thus thread, because I caved in and finally watched it.

Maybe it's because it has been hyped so much in my presence, but IMHO it's nowhere near as good as the hype says it is.

For one, the show tried to be too many things at the same time. A Space Western, a thriller, a Mission Impossible etc etc.
And the characters also are pretty much all over the place. The preacher for example, or the little girl.
Nice try and some good episodes, but I think there was a reason it got cancelled.
Also, way too violent at times.

rumborak

Adami · « **Reply #47 on:** June 01, 2012, 10:35:54 PM »

Rumby, I understand your objections. I will now reply in depth to each of your arguments.

Quote from: rumborak on June 01, 2012, 10:26:28 PM

Maybe it's because it has been hyped so much in my presence, but IMHO it's nowhere near as good as the hype says it is.

Yes it is.

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For one, the show tried to be too many things at the same time. A Space Western, a thriller, a Mission Impossible etc etc.

No.

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And the characters also are pretty much all over the place. The preacher for example, or the little girl.

No.

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Nice try and some good episodes, but I think there was a reason it got cancelled.

No.

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Also, way too violent at times.

No.

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rumborak

Questionable.

rumborak · « **Reply #48 on:** June 01, 2012, 10:38:01 PM »

What's with the irrational love for the series? Is it because it got canceled so quickly, kinds a Martyr effect?

rumborak

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #49 on:** June 01, 2012, 10:39:43 PM »

It took me a while to get into Firefly, but all that it took was a rewatch of the first episode when I wasn't dead tired

Criminally underrated show/movie.

Adami · « **Reply #50 on:** June 01, 2012, 10:42:03 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on June 01, 2012, 10:38:01 PM

What's with the irrational love for the series? Is it because it got canceled so quickly, kinds a Martyr effect?

rumborak

Actually, I never watched it while it aired. In fact I avoided it for years because of how hyped it was. Eventually I said "screw it, I'll suffer through an episode just to say that I did".

It is now in my top 5 Sci-Fi shows ever.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #51 on:** June 02, 2012, 12:10:00 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on June 01, 2012, 10:38:01 PM

What's with the irrational love for the series? Is it because it got canceled so quickly, kinds a Martyr effect?

Yes

Also, see the Joss Whedon Effect.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #52 on:** June 02, 2012, 12:53:19 AM »

WE love it because it's one of the best shows ever. Pretty simple.

Zantera · « **Reply #53 on:** June 02, 2012, 02:38:46 AM »

Personally I think one of the reasons why I loved it so much was the fact that it had all those elements to it. The show was truly unique in that way, blending different movie-genres like Western with Space, and doing it in a good way.
Great characters, that made me really interested in watching, and I'd also add that the movie, "Serenity" was fantastic, maybe even better then the show.

ariich · « **Reply #54 on:** June 02, 2012, 02:41:43 AM »

Quote from: Adami on June 01, 2012, 10:42:03 PM

Quote from: rumborak on June 01, 2012, 10:38:01 PM

What's with the irrational love for the series? Is it because it got canceled so quickly, kinds a Martyr effect?

rumborak

Actually, I never watched it while it aired. In fact I avoided it for years because of how hyped it was. Eventually I said "screw it, I'll suffer through an episode just to say that I did".

It is now in my top 5 Sci-Fi shows ever.

Similar for me. It's a gorgeously written show, funny and entertaining but with some exciting and clever stuff in there as well. I can see what Rumby is saying about some of the characters seeming all over the place, but that's largely because the series was meant to continue on for a few seasons, and so the story was only part-told.

I think Whedon did a great job of making every character interesting.

Quote from: rumborak on June 01, 2012, 10:26:28 PM

Nice try and some good episodes, but I think there was a reason it got cancelled.

Actually it got cancelled because it didn't do very well at the time, which was not helped by the fact that Fox insisted on airing the episodes out of order. And while the stories are largely self-contained, they are not entirely so, and the character and relationship development is what makes it such an enjoyable series.

Basically, Fox are imbeciles, but are now lucky enough to be getting a lot from DVD sales.

Super Dude · « **Reply #55 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:07:24 AM »

Mal: "You wanna run this ship!?"

Jayne: "Yes!"

Mal: "Well...you can't."

So great.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #56 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:58:08 AM »

I heard the hype and fell for the hype and i´m so glad i did!

:metal

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #57 on:** June 02, 2012, 01:11:20 PM »

I can't stand Westerns, and wasn't able to get into this show. Not sure I get all the hype...

ariich · « **Reply #58 on:** June 02, 2012, 04:57:48 PM »

Quote from: Super Dude on June 02, 2012, 07:07:24 AM

Mal: "You wanna run this ship!?"

Jayne: "Yes!"

Mal: "Well...you can't."

So great.

I love Whedon's dialogue, so many great moments like that.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #59 on:** June 03, 2012, 06:49:50 AM »

I actually saw Serenity in theaters without knowing anything about Firefly and loved it. The next year I heard about Firefly, but I didn't actually get the DVDs for another year after that. I'm not sure why I waited so long. Its funny, entertaining, has fantastic characters that are all balanced out nicely in the cast, and space western aesthetic that they pulled off is just all kinds of cool, but it never feels cheesy.

rumborak · « **Reply #60 on:** June 03, 2012, 10:10:59 PM »

My appreciation for the series actually went up with the second half of the episodes. Some good ones there for sure. And yeah, bummer they canceled it, it had a lot of potential.
A bit bummed about the movie though. They managed to deprive the series of its unique feature, the light-hearted ness. Especially Kaylee who has a beautiful smile was a loss for the movie. You could barely see their faces anyway, everything was barely lit. Good plot though.

Only one glaring plot hole with the series were the Reavers. I find it hard to believe that an army of zombies is flying a highly advanced spaceship.

rumborak

soundgarden · « **Reply #61 on:** June 04, 2012, 03:36:35 PM »

It was indeed all over the place with certain characters, but I think Whedon did that on purpose thinking he would have a lot more time to expand slowly on each. The preacher was obviously a master fighter, but we only got a small glance of that. It only raised more questions. We still had so much more to learn about the Reavers, River, or the central planets' role in all this.

The "irrational love" effect is just form people's dismay at something that was so very unique with so great a potential.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #62 on:** June 04, 2012, 03:45:38 PM »

https://bit.ly/M1eR3p

Jayne

abydos · « **Reply #63 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:10:28 AM »

Entire Firefly cast to re-unite at Comic Con, and they're teasing the possibility of more Serenity in the future

Also, I can't fucking believe it's been 10 years already. Fuck you, Time!

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #64 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:37:29 AM »

Quote from: abydos on June 28, 2012, 07:10:28 AM

Entire Firefly cast to re-unite at Comic Con, and they're teasing the possibility of more Serenity in the future

Also, I can't fucking believe it's been 10 years already. Fuck you, Time!

That was unexpected but of course awesome!

jammindude · « **Reply #65 on:** June 28, 2012, 09:51:06 AM »

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MetalJunkie · « **Reply #66 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:54:33 PM »

Just started watching the show and I love it. I just finished Episode 11. I love it.

Favorite characters are probably Cap, Jayne, and Shepherd, though I love all of them.

Adami · « **Reply #67 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:07:08 AM »

Quote from: MetalJunkie on July 22, 2012, 11:54:33 PM

Just started watching the show and I love it. I just finished Episode 11. I love it.

Favorite characters are probably Cap, Jayne, and Shepherd, though I love all of them.

Jaaaayne, the man they call jaaaaaayne.

Someone famous needs to cover that song.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #68 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:28:22 AM »

Quote from: Adami on July 23, 2012, 12:07:08 AM

Jaaaayne, the man they call jaaaaaayne.

Someone famous needs to cover that song.

That would be amazing.

Adami · « **Reply #69 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:37:39 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKFLJmOQ50

You're all welcome.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: Firefly Appreciation! (Read 18969 times)