Reviews
Blades of Glory (2007)
Funny and worth a watch
I saw the press screening of Blades of Glory last night, and I have to say...I haven't laughed so much at a movie for quite some time. Jon Heder shines in his role and portrays a character that seems carefully written to avoid any similarities with Napoleon Dynamite; I was actually surprised that there weren't any references to ND (that I noticed), since there were a few Ferrell lines that reminded me of Anchorman (which was just fine!). Ferrell and Heder work wonderfully together; the ice skating scenes are pulled off very well; and, of course, there are tons of quotable lines. Overall, a funny, satisfying movie (especially if you're into ice skating or Anchorman/Talledega Nights-type humor).
Serenity (2005)
Excellence
This was, hands down, the best movie I've seen in many, many years. The action is seamless...after the first few scenes. You're in the movie the whole time...it's impossible not to be. The characters are just as great as they were in the series, and the action is even better. You learn some interesting (to say the least) tidbits, and some events you may have been hoping for occur. Of course, there are other things that you may not want to see...but all in all, a great movie that makes you take it seriously. You never know where it's going. It's not another "oh, I know what's going to happen in the end...so the entire movie til then is just filler" movie. If you loved the series, you'll love the movie...if you don't love the series, what's wrong with you??