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dangermousieStill amazing amazing amazing.
Husband loved it too.
It reminds me of all the classic scifi books, only better.
So much love.
The moment that still grabs me by the throat the most is when Simon gets shot (tonight there was an audible horrified gasp from the audience again). I know he doesn't die. I've just watched this movie less than 24 hours ago, but I still can't stop a horrified gasp of my own.
Because if Mal is my favorite character, Simon is probably the nicest: he is just such a sweet, gentle, caring person. He's gave up his whole life to take care of his sister, and has done nothing but try to help. And it's just horrifying.
And how amazing is that, that here he is, shot through the abdomen, and every word out of his mouth is about treatment for Kaylee. Because yes, a large part of it is because he loves her, but another huge part is because he is a doctor, and he would do the same for anyone, even Jayne.
And he looks so amazingly young and vulnerable and scared and he apologizes to River and I sob.
I also love his very quiet confession to Kaylee that by taking care of River he had to give up everything he wanted (i.e. her).
I think in a discussion a few months ago with![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
crumpeteer, we agreed that Simon is only hovery over River because she so needs it. He is a caring person by nature. Whenever River flips or is hurt he is there, with never-ending patience and love that breaks my heart. But if she was better, he'd not do that to such a degree. And we see it's true. As River gets better, he stops hovering and instead you really see him with Kaylee. And I am so happy, because he can finally have a life of his own.
Also, how hot is this that they are having sex in the engine room as opposed to their quarters? River watching? Disturbing (he's her brother!) and funny at once.
And now he can be happy and have a life and love of his own and have the weight of the world off his shoulders. Darling Simon!
Husband loved it too.
It reminds me of all the classic scifi books, only better.
So much love.
The moment that still grabs me by the throat the most is when Simon gets shot (tonight there was an audible horrified gasp from the audience again). I know he doesn't die. I've just watched this movie less than 24 hours ago, but I still can't stop a horrified gasp of my own.
Because if Mal is my favorite character, Simon is probably the nicest: he is just such a sweet, gentle, caring person. He's gave up his whole life to take care of his sister, and has done nothing but try to help. And it's just horrifying.
And how amazing is that, that here he is, shot through the abdomen, and every word out of his mouth is about treatment for Kaylee. Because yes, a large part of it is because he loves her, but another huge part is because he is a doctor, and he would do the same for anyone, even Jayne.
And he looks so amazingly young and vulnerable and scared and he apologizes to River and I sob.
I also love his very quiet confession to Kaylee that by taking care of River he had to give up everything he wanted (i.e. her).
I think in a discussion a few months ago with
crumpeteer, we agreed that Simon is only hovery over River because she so needs it. He is a caring person by nature. Whenever River flips or is hurt he is there, with never-ending patience and love that breaks my heart. But if she was better, he'd not do that to such a degree. And we see it's true. As River gets better, he stops hovering and instead you really see him with Kaylee. And I am so happy, because he can finally have a life of his own.Also, how hot is this that they are having sex in the engine room as opposed to their quarters? River watching? Disturbing (he's her brother!) and funny at once.
And now he can be happy and have a life and love of his own and have the weight of the world off his shoulders. Darling Simon!
