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You Got Served (2004)
Definitive Film of the 21th Century
Work of genius.
This is one of those movies that make you reconsider your life, and whether it's worth living after all. It's on par with such greats as Casablanca and Slapshots II. It makes Laurence of Arabia look like an epic in comparison. It transcends culture.
The director should be immediately knighted and sainted simultaneously. I think it really needs to be considered holistically, by which I mean it is holy. Sweet Jesus. I don't know where to go from here, so I'll stay here, and you go watch the film. I know I will. Here.
Not enough nudity.
Serenity (2005)
Not a great film
A cluttered, far-fetched and contrived plot, dimensionless characters and lack of story motive make this a mediocre film at best. I must admit, I know nothing about Firefly, nor anything coming from Whedon. Regardless, this is just not a well-told story.
The protagonists have no reason to do anything they do except perhaps the rescue in the very beginning of the film. There is no moral, no cohesive philosophy, and puzzlingly vague and meaningless references to theology. No one is particularly likable or purposeful. The ultimate heroic mission seems to be more about "the peoples' right to know" than anything, a motive chosen seemingly arbitrarily. There are some characters in the film from whom you would think that some wisdom and purpose could be derived - they are left undeveloped as all concerned go through a harrowing series of events on the prompting of their own blind, illogical impulses. Moreover, the whole thing just feels thrown together. Mark my words, this film's popularity is not because of its own merit nor will it last. Perhaps it is a cult favorite, but it is not a great film.