Browncoats: Redemption: Has anyone seen it?

[WarPig]

Is it any good?

Anyone know where I could buy or borrow a copy?

 

[pennausamike]

Is it any good?
Anyone know where I could buy or borrow a copy?

Well, there are two loaded questions!

First, is it any good:
That depends on your frame of reference.
Compared to a Hollywood movie or studio TV show; no.
Compared to some of the SyFy channel movies I've seen; eh.
Compared to most fan films; upper half.

It is easy to criticize because it is the first film most of the folks involved ever made.
Here is a link to the IMDB review page for BC:R
Browncoats: Redemption Reviews & Ratings - IMDb
If you search the web you'll get lots of opinions.
Mine is that it is very watchable for the hardcore Browncoat fan.
A little over the top for in-jokes.
Decent story, acting and production values.
Poor sound and camera work.
For what it is and what it represents, I'm glad I have it.
I have a costumers credit for contributing a few sets of Alliance armor.
I have some info in my Firefly Fan Film Roundup thread here
SerenityMovie.net :: View topic - Firefly Fan Film Roundup
and a guest column about Firefly Fan Films here
Firefly Fan Films on Fan Film Follies - Fan Film Follies | Fan Film Follies

Getting a copy; a little tough.
Most of the hardcore fans have a copy they intend to keep.
I imagine a huge number were bought at conventions by casual fans
who were probably only so-so interested and would sell if asked, BUT
they probably don't "do" any of the Firefly boards
(like FIREFLYFANS.NET - Home)
and thus it is hard to find someone giving up a copy.
The original producers were limited in their production and sales window
and are no longer allowed to sell BC:R DVD's.
You'll probably need to find an online friend who can burn you a backup copy.
(Sorry, that wouldn't be me; time and equipment limitations.)
Good luck in your hunt for a copy, like the DVD "Done the Impossible", BC:R is part of being in the club.

Mike
My Firefly/Serenity Collection:
SerenityMovie.net :: View topic - Firefly/Serenity Weapons Collection

 

[Goodwolf]

I didn't realise there was a time limitation on the sales, or I'd suggest getting one at something like Dragon*Con. It's where I got mine.

 

[Sundowner]

Thats why I couldnt find them online! As a hardcore Browncoat, I'm still interested in seeing it!

 

[WarPig]

I'm a member of the Firefly board (although haven't posted).

I have the means and time to make a back-up copy, and I don't expect anyone to trust me by sending me theirs - unless it's someone that actually has done business with me

I don't do cons,so I'm gonna have to be patient. One will turn up.

BTW, I didn't mean to ask loaded questions; I'm honestly interested in seeing it. The imdb review wasn't very kind; yours is a great deal more helpful.

 

[pennausamike]

SNIP

BTW, I didn't mean to ask loaded questions;
I'm honestly interested in seeing it.

I didn't mean you meant anything negative by your (perfectly reasonable) questions;
just that answering them is kinda tough
given all the mitigating factors of the production and sales of a studio tolerated fan film.

I'm sure you'll get a copy one o' these days!

Mike

 

[Yellowjacket]

If you attend any of the Can't Stop the Serenity events, you might find an organizer selling an extra copy.

 

[WarPig]

Thanks!

 

[Finnlock]

I know some of the cast personaly. I will contact them and see if they still have some copies left and let you know.