101X Presents: SERENITY

Rated PG-13; 119min; Director:Joss Whedon (2005)  

Location: Rolling Roadshow

This show is a part of the Movies in the Park Signature Series, Click to See More

101X FM presents Summer Movie Series 5! Free films! You decide which ones! Screenings take place on the grassy lawn of Central Market in North Austin. Over the course of the Summer, 101X and the Alamo Rolling Roadshow will be bringing you a total of four cult classic films to be showcased bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to join us for a unique outdoor movie-viewing experience! Vote for your favorites! We want to give y'all the chance to tell us what flicks YOU want to see this summer. Vote here! Each week these votes are tallied, your votes will be heard and the peoples' choice will prevail!!

Beloved television cult director Joss Whedon (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL) makes a spectacular first foray onto the big screen with SERENITY, the cinematic adaptation of his wildly popular but short-lived sci-fi series, FIREFLY. A mix of space western, comedy, and drama, SERENITY follows captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and his ragtag crew as they trade their way around the edges of civilized society. Of particular interest are two passengers they take on, Simon and River Tam (Sean Maher, Summer Glau), a brother and his telepathic sister on the run from the corrupt governing Alliance. As notorious former members of the anti-Alliance opposition, Mal and his crew make it difficult for Simon and River to stay hidden. Everything goes completely awry when a government assassin is sent to retrieve River. As Mal is forced to choose between his close-knit crew and the brother and sister newcomers, it becomes apparent that River harbors both a dangerous secret and astounding fighting powers, and Mal decides that discovering the truth about what she knows might just be worth his time.

Many of the film's action sequences revolve around Summer Glau's martial arts skills in her portrayal of River. Glau prepared for her role with Hong Kong stuntwoman Ming Lu, as well as stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and Hiro Koda, and as a resulted performed nearly all the stuntwork herself. In addition to the stellar stunts, realistic graphics, and an often haunting score, the film's actors display a rare chemistry that brings viewers both into their lives and into a possible version of humanity's future.

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

Screenings (click on a show time to buy tickets): No Shows Found