Review of Serenity (2015) by Mike Sage for Peterborough This Week — 16 Nov 2005

Serenity pulls off more honestly thrilling action with a fraction of Lucas' average budget.

This review of Serenity (2015) was written by Mike Sage and published by Peterborough This Week on 16 Nov 2005.

Serenity has generally received very positive reviews.

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