FILMS THAT DESERVED BETTER is an ongoing feature here on The Movie Blog of movies that failed to attract an audience at the theaters and failed to perform well at the boxoffice, yet were exceptional films. We just want to give out a hardy slap on the back and say “We love ya anyway”.
On this quick installment of “Films that deserved Better” I’d like to draw our attention to an obvious one. Serenity. This was simply one of the finest science fiction movies in the last 10 years (some feel it’s one of the best of all time). A movie with great action, compelling characters, great witty dialog… and something that is quite over looked by even the most die hard Serenity fans… AN AMAZING BAD GUY!!!!
Victim of a HORRIBLE marketing campaign, Serenity wasn’t even able to break even despite only having a $39 million production budget. The film only took in $25 million domestically, and just $13 million more internationally. Not even huge praise from the critics and fans alike could save it.
An original, funny and exciting Sci-Fi film that the larger movie going audience never bothered to try. Those that did try it, loved it for the most part… those that didn’t, still don’t know what you’re talking about when you mention it.
If you ever doubted that Nathan Fillion could be a legit A-List leading man, look no further than this flick. And did I mention how amazingly wicked that villain was? So cool… so cold… so brilliant… so smooth. He scares the hell out of you with his civilness. Creepy as hell.
Serenity. You deserved better.
