I generally liked it a lot, but had a problem with one of the major decisions Joss made. If you're interested in reading my old posts about it from the first preview showing, they're here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/jenwrites/218639.html), here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/jenwrites/219119.html), and here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/jenwrites/219538.html).
Does one need to have ever seen an episode of the TV series to enjoy it? I know next to nothing about the premise and zero about the characters. But I do yearn for a good sf yarn.
It's not out yet, this was a preview showing (lacking credits, music, and some special effects). General release is scheduled for September 30, I believe.
From the comments other folks left, it's clear that many people have that problem. I'm really puzzled by it...but will save anything spoilery for your spoiler thread.
Our local boy Mike Russell (and my colleague at DVD Journal) has a nifty piece about it in The Weekly Standard (http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/757fhfxg.asp).
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