First timer - Should I watch DVDs before I see movie? by kissthelibrarian

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First timer - Should I watch DVDs before I see movie?

POSTED BY: KISSTHELIBRARIAN
UPDATED: Saturday, May 14, 2005 12:40
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:05 AM

Hello all. I've only seen one ep of Firefly but I liked it and I am a huge Buffy geek and therefore a big Joss fan. So I'm going to see the advanced Serenity screening next week. Yippy! That does give me just enough time to rent the four DVDs and get caught up. Do you all recommend that I do that, or should I not watch the DVDs before I see the movie? I'm wondering which will make it the better viewing experience. I really appreciate your opinion on this.

"Vampires of the world, BEware." - Buffybot

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:14 AM

JEFFLEBOWSKI

Yes, you should watch them. It's only 35 bucks and It's the greatest show in the verse after all.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000AQS0F/qid=111459958
5/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-3732620-3628656?v=glance&s=dvd

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:20 AM

FRAY101

Only seen one episode and going to a test screening??? You risk the wrath of all Browncoats by telling us this!

I hadn't seen a single second of the show before buying the DVDs - just put my faith in Joss! Certainly was disappointed as loved it - it's one of those rare shows where you get a feel for the characters straight away.

I assume you don't need to have seen the whole series to enjoy the film (afterall, they want to attract as wide an audience as possible), but personally I'd suggest watching the series a) to get as much background info as possible and b) just because you should! You won't regret it...

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:34 AM

TRASK43

Id only seen two episodes when I bought the box set and while Id enjoyed them both I wasn't completely hooked until Id seen a couple more. Id definately recommend getting the boxset just to ensure your as hyped as can be before geting in to the theatre.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:42 AM

FIFTHSPACE

You should definitley see the series first.

The movie looks pretty epic. But the series explains the political and economic climate of the firefly universe. It would be good to get a better understanding of what came first, and then see the epic confrontations in the movie.

Plus, it's good to watch the series anytime. In fact, i might go watch it now.

If these walls were still walls, what stories they would tell...

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:43 AM

CALHOUN

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kissthelibrarian wrote:
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 01:05

So I'm going to see the advanced Serenity screening next week. Yippy! That does give me just enough time to rent the four DVDs and get caught up. Do you all recommend that I do that, or should I not watch the DVDs before I see the movie?

HELL YES! you should watch the DVD's first!

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:52 AM

HASUFEL

There are few things in life as absolutely certain as this. Buy the DVDs. If you rent them, you'll wish you had them later.

That being said, Joss has gone to great lengths to make sure that Serenity is accessable to non-Firefly fans, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it either way. But I'm betting you'll enjoy it even more if you've seen where they've been.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:01 AM

RELFEXIVE

Definitely watch the series first.

1> It's damn good anyway.

2> It'll fill you in on the background the movie might not give you... and as yet I for one have no idea how much of a retread the movie is. Some of the background to the situation presented in the series might be restated or even changed, after all.

3> I'm really jealous. You lucky thing.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:37 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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

Welcome to our little corner of the 'verse Kissthelibrarian! Glad to have you aboard.

I would highly suggest buying and viewing the DVD set first. I think you will enjoy the movie more, understand it better, and take more away w/ you if you have first seen the series. As Relfexive said it will give you some needed background on the 'verse, the character, the political climate of the universe where the movie takes place, and it will set the stage for events to come in the film.

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

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:36 AM

SHINY

Yes, definitely watch them all in order. You will get a lot more out of the movie. Enjoy!!!

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:42 AM

EMBERS

how did you ever stop watching after one episode?

But, yes! Yes you must watch the entire DVD set before going to the movie...
there is still a week..
two episodes a night will do it (they are only 43 minutes long, so that is only 86 minutes per night)....
But it is insane to put off watching 'Firefly'!

JMPO of course

LOL

I have my ticket and I going to Chicago
(I am a happy happy girl)

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:53 PM

KISSTHELIBRARIAN

Hey thanks guys. I was definitely planning on watching all the DVDs anyways. I only watched one episode b/c it was the last one they showed. I was all, where did it go? Why is someone messing with my mind that way!?! I'll try to watch them all before next week, but I'll definitely at least go up to Objects in Space b/c the movie's supposed to take place 6 months after that one or something.

Then again, this is a test screening. And I could offer the opinion of someone fairly new to the verse. I'll have to stew on this one for a bit.

Thanks again.

"Vampires of the world, BEware." - Buffybot

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:14 PM

HASUFEL

Yup, that will do. Just start with Serenity-the pilot and go through Objects in Space. You don't need to go past that for now. 14 hours on Saturday should do it. That's how it usually works.

Seriously, you don't realize how many people really are jealous that you're getting to see them all fresh and new - from the end of the Train Job, to why the rules of Book's order might make River run and hide. (see how I'm not spoiling?)

Enjoy! Then come check back in. We love reliving the first time.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:09 PM

KMARIE

Watching the DVD is before you see the movie would be a good idea;however, if you don't see the DVD's first, you will be able to follow the movie with out a problem.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:45 PM

DIZ

I'll just answer it this way: this show was canned in what? 2002? And here we are, a thriving community of fans that grows in numbers each day. We still discuss those very few episodes, and we are very passionate. There is something very special about this show. If you loved BUFFY, and liked the one episode you saw, then you owe it to yourself to watch all of them. I think you'll enjoy the movie more, and get a bigger kick out of seeing everything on the big screen.

Not that I think you need to be conviced. ;)

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:52 PM

KISSTHELIBRARIAN

I know what you all mean. It's just not fair that they put these amazing shows out there, and then pull the plug before the fans even get to see a season finale. Thank God for Joss' perseverance and determination. According to trivia on IMDB, Alan Tudyk said that they'll be making two more of these films to complete a trilogy. Sure hope that's accurate. I just want good things for all the people who work in Jossverse.

"Vampires of the world, BEware." - Buffybot

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Monday, May 9, 2005 6:52 PM

the movie is not the Series. Only the facts have been changed, to irritate the innocent; the names of the actors and characters remain the same

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Originally posted by kissthelibrarian:
According to trivia on IMDB, Alan Tudyk said that they'll be making two more of these films to complete a trilogy. Sure hope that's accurate.

Don' get carried away, there. Here's the exact quote from IMDB "According to an interview with Alan Tudyk, this is the first movie in a three-picture Firefly contract with Universal", which is accurate. Joss & the crew are under contract for two sequels and, if the BDM does well, Universal will finance them.
The IMDB page for the BDM is http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379786/

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . . (wutzon) Jack Johnson, "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing", from "In Between Dreams"

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Monday, May 9, 2005 7:00 PM

TALLGRRL

It's not really necessary...but if you can, it couldn't hurt. It would just add more levels to your enjoyment!
Joss did a great job of making a film that Firefly virgins could enjoy immensely.

"Take me, sir. Take me hard." -- Zoe

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Saturday, May 14, 2005 12:40 PM

the movie is not the Series. Only the facts have been changed, to irritate the innocent; the names of the actors and characters remain the same

It's probably too late, since the question was originally asked half a month ago, but if I had the chance to see the BDM for the first time without having seen Firefly, I'd go for it. After all, you can always watch the entire series in fourteen hours, including meal & bathroom breaks, on Saturday, and still see the movie a second time that weekend. Heck, you could catch the late show Saturday night, then watch special features & rewatch the 7 eps with commentary on Sunday, and still make a third show that weekend, now knowing all the behind the scenes stuff from Firefly. How cool is that?

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . . (wutzon) Dire Straits, "Brothers In Arms", from "Sultans of Swing - Best" thereof

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