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Old 06-14-07, 01:19 AM
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Is 'Firefly' a good blind buy for 19.99?

I noticed the complete series of Firefly is 19.99 at BB this week, and I am contemplating buying it. I know it didn't last long, but I've seen a lot of good TV get canceled way too early.

I'm not a sci-fi geek or anything, but I enjoy Star Wars and anything with good action and story. Would this be a good one for me?

Thanks!
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Yes, fantastic series that was cut short by FOX. Go get it!
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Quite possibly the best blind buy out there.
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If you do not buy this, I can think of several members here who would personally come to your house to have you flogged. You must buy this.
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yes yes yes, and hell yes!

don't forget the movie "Serenity" to end things up.
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Yes. It's an easy show to get into... also, I've seen the series multiple times and it has great replay value.
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Yes, I blind-bought it, every episode I watch I'm floored by the fact that it was cancelled. It's a wonderful show. After you've seen the whole series, watch SERENITY, the movie. You will not be disappointed. Except for the fact that there isn't any more.
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Yes, definitely worth buying.
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Absolutely, resoundingly, YES.
On initial viewing I thought the pilot dragged a bit, but by the time I got to the third episode I was hooked hard.
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It would be a good blind buy at 199.99! GET IT!
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Originally Posted by TallGuyMe
yes yes yes, and hell yes!

don't forget the movie "Serenity" to end things up.
What he said
Old 06-14-07, 08:26 AM
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Firefly is a great blind buy for alot more than 19.99. Definitley go for it.
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I may be a bit biased, but ummmm YES.....
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"All signs point to YES."
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Don't have time to read other people's responses, has anybody else said "yes"?





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Okay, awesome, guys.

One question: I DO NOT like Star Trek or anything like that, which involves of a lot sci-fi/techy mumbo-jumbo that i don't care to understand.

I won't have this problem with Firefly will I?
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Originally Posted by StephenX
Okay, awesome, guys.

One question: I DO NOT like Star Trek or anything like that, which involves of a lot sci-fi/techy mumbo-jumbo that i don't care to understand.

I won't have this problem with Firefly will I?
Have you watch the movie called: Serenity? If you like that movie, you may like this too.
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Originally Posted by dvdfansub
Have you watch the movie called: Serenity? If you like that movie, you may like this too.
No, because I assumed watching the series first would make sense, no?
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Yeah, don't watch Serenity until after you've seen the series.

The movie works okay as a standalone, but it's far better if you've seen the show first.
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I don't think watching the movie first will tell you if you would like the series. The movie is more sci-fi space stuff, while the series is more comedy/drama western stuff.
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The price is fair. The show is decent, but it's nowhere near as good as Whedon-worshiping sci-fi geeks would have you believe.
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Yes!!!
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If you like sci-fi with a bit of a strange (but good) edge to it, it's worth picking up. I'm sure that you can sell it back for near the same price, or at least cheaper than it would be to rent all 4 discs (like I did three years ago.)
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An absolute, no brainer, must blind buy for $9.99 at Best Buy right now (with coupon of course, check the deals thread for more info)...


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