Serenity

This past weekend I saw Serenity (see also: Fandango, IMDB). To put it simply, I was amazed. Rarely does a movie blend action, suspense, and science fiction so masterfully with a rich background of characters and an amusing dialog. Although not all of the plot turns were unexpected, the writers broke numerous Hollywood clichés throughout the movie, causing my jaw to hit the floor on more than one occasion. I won't do any spoilers, but I will say that the surprises they put in the movie had me captivated for two days afterwards. I plan to see it a second time in the theatres so that I can be sure to capture the full depth of the story in relation to the characters. Thus far, it is my favorite movie of 2005.

If you haven't already, go buy/rent/steal Firefly and then go see Serenity.

UPDATE: Don't take my word for it. Read what Orson Scott Card, author of numerous books including Ender's Game, has to say about Serenity. (via /.)

UPDATE 2: The DVD is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com