Summer Glau

Dear Summer Glau,

It seems like forever ago that I saw a beautiful and fragile looking ballet dancer on Angel. My, how the times have changed. Of course I appreciated River on Firefly. She was the one of the most complex and challenging characters and you brought her to life with such beauty and ferocity. I was often awed by how someone so sweet looking could be so...well...disturbing. I am in awe of you! Believe me, we felt every needle, every childlike moment, and gut-wrenching fear that River went through.

That being said, I thought I'd seen what there was to see of River when the series ended. I was SO wrong. I knew Firefly was about River in a lot of ways, but I don't think I truly understood how much until I saw Serenity. You BLEW ME AWAY. Every scene with River was dynamic, agonizing, bittersweet, and truly amazing! River kicks some serious a** in this movie!

What I really want to say is that you astound me. Your depth of feeling and understanding of the character translates through the screen more than you will ever know. We feel responsible for River almost as much as Simon would...we want to take care of her and keep her safe (although it's pretty obvious she can handle herself!) Thank you for making it such a wild ride.

A devoted Browncoat,

Courtney Sachse
Slayer730

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Ma'am...

You are so...bendy. ..and talented...and heart-breaking...and hilarious...and frightening...and, well...wonderful.

Crazy is *so* not easy to play. And, well, River's not just crazy, is she? She is special and so are you.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching on the small screen, as well as the big screen. You always surprise me with a turn of phrase, a look, a laugh, a tear.

Please don't ever stop.

I wish you the very best in your career and certainly look forward to any project you might choose to undertake.

Much love and laughter, always...

Claudia (a fan from South Carolina)


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Dear Ms. Glau,

You and Mr. Fillion were definitely the spotlighted stars for Serenity and although I really love all the characters with equal zest, River is fascinating. You play her with such prowess. It really is moving.

Though I am biased, I think even if I had never been a fan of "Firefly" I would have believed that your performance in this film is worthy of an Oscar.

There was not a milisecond of film in which you lacked finesse. River is a difficult character to play I am sure. A psychic with borderline schizophrenia is a difficult persona to expose to skeptical audiences. But you have done a masterful job at making sure everyone feels what River feels, and is able to relate to her even with her sometimes warped perception of things.

Thank you so much for putting so much beauty and speed and grace and emotion and depth into this character. We really appreciate it.

In Gratitude,

Carmen

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Dear Summer (if I may),

Thank you, and everyone, for the film. It was truly wonderful. You're facial expressions alone make the movie (esp. after "Am I takling to Miranda now?" ). This has to be a major jumping off point for you--congratulations!

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Dearest Summer,

Well i dont know where to begin, i first saw you on Firefly and i loved your character, River was great, to watch you play her so well, was great, River is my Favorite in the show and the Movie.
I think that your acting was so amazing in Firefly, your kick ass moves and your charisma for the character really showed, i couldnt see anyone every play river tam but you,

I saw serenity for the first time yesterday ( 6-10-2005) and i was blown away, it was amazing, i loved it that much that i saw it again today.

You work so well with all the other cast!

You are one in a million a brilliant person, with heart.

I met you a year + back now and you were so sweet, and i then met you again last November and i will again this November and i cant wait, You are one of the sweetest people i have ever met,

I wish you well and all the luck you can get.

Best wishes for the Future,
see you soon

Love Marie.xoxxo

PS) It was great to finally see you on the Big screen and i cant wait to see you again. xoxxo

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Ms. Summer Glau...

Let me start with a proposal: Will you marry me? No? Aww...Oh well, I still got a few kind words to say anyway.

You were the most complex character on the show...and the most physically active character in Serenity. Oh my god, are you ever bendy. Not to mention only you could make a blood splattered girl, holding two sharp weapons (note: both dripping with blood), surrounded by reaver bodies hot. Seriously, the last thing i saw that was close was the bride in KILL BILL. Your too damn pretty to...well...have bad fortune...i guess. ANYWAY! You amazmed me with your courage of playing such a character as River, and I was touched in your interviews when you expressed such love for your character. And your sooo damn nice too! Your going places kid...Keep it up.

ALSO! Marraige proposal always open...

Love always!
Alex - A California Browncoat