I saw the movie before the series - having had no previous desire to see the series - in that whole over hyped way. I really enjoyed the movie as a stand alone thing. The main characters - who are river, simon and mal in the movie work well together and their relationship with the other characters is all clear. I think the movie works well as a stand alone and does what it is meant to do - which is encourage people to see the series.

Says the girl who immediately borrowed the series after leaving the cinema.