Guardians of the Galaxy
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: August 1, 2014
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skyminsterJan 6, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic thrill ride filled with humour and brilliant and unique characters, which never goes too mad or over-the-top and feels just like one of those 70's/80's classics, being gloriously understated andGuardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic thrill ride filled with humour and brilliant and unique characters, which never goes too mad or over-the-top and feels just like one of those 70's/80's classics, being gloriously understated and refreshingly un-reliant on length or CGI. Refreshing, fun, brilliantly written and brilliantly acted, this is the best Marvel film I've seen and is pretty much the perfect blockbuster. Screw The Avengers when you've got this.

Well done, James Gunn.

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normypSep 12, 2014
My favourite Marvel film by far. Not only is it very funny and emotional, for many different reasons, but it uses Marvel characters you wouldn't hear about unless you're quite a Marvel fanboy. At least I'd never heard of them and I know theMy favourite Marvel film by far. Not only is it very funny and emotional, for many different reasons, but it uses Marvel characters you wouldn't hear about unless you're quite a Marvel fanboy. At least I'd never heard of them and I know the majority of the famous Marvel heroes. It's refreshing that they've not just chosen another "safe" recipe for a marvel movie and I hope this continues as a trend! I love it when you see things which are less popular and you realise that they too are awesome and just because they're not popular now doesn't mean they don't suck!… Expand
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analogkid280Aug 26, 2014
Dang 954 positive reviews. I wonder if anyone will ever read this. Anyways, good jokes and timing. Actors do a good job with what lines they are given. Special effects are spot on. What more do you want to read. Better than touching your handDang 954 positive reviews. I wonder if anyone will ever read this. Anyways, good jokes and timing. Actors do a good job with what lines they are given. Special effects are spot on. What more do you want to read. Better than touching your hand to a hot barbque grill. Runs better than a Kia a month after the warranty expires. I bet I get this on blu-ray for Christmas.… Expand
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Jack97Dec 16, 2016
Marvel continues to wow! Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most entertaining blockbusters in recent years due to the chemistry of it's lead characters (who're all entertaining and fun individually), the amazing soundtrack, great action,Marvel continues to wow! Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most entertaining blockbusters in recent years due to the chemistry of it's lead characters (who're all entertaining and fun individually), the amazing soundtrack, great action, terrific special effects and the big laughs.… Expand
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JamesCannonAug 25, 2014
Another rip roaring marvel adventure that's a little bit overrated. For those calling this our generations star wars or spiritual successor to star wars, those people need to visit their local health facilities and have their frontal lobesAnother rip roaring marvel adventure that's a little bit overrated. For those calling this our generations star wars or spiritual successor to star wars, those people need to visit their local health facilities and have their frontal lobes examined. On the positive side this movie has the usual visual flair of a good marvel movie. It also has the same simple mundane plotting coupled with another poorly executed villain. Your enjoyment of this movie will also rest on how funny you find the constant joking that occurs about every 5 minutes. In the theatre that I saw it, I heard the audience chuckle once and I must have chuckled about 3 times quietly to myself. The movie eventually ends with the usual marvel clichés. People are comparing this to the Avengers. I enjoyed the Avengers more and I thought the humor worked much better that movie. The rumor is that guardians will team up with the Avengers for the super movie Avengers 2. I really hope they start bring more than the usual that we have come to expect.… Expand
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Brutus54Sep 28, 2014
Unchallenging fun. Basically another iteration of Star Wars, but with better special effects. For those who read the original stories in Marvel comics, this is a pretty good visualisation. But most people will not care about the sourceUnchallenging fun. Basically another iteration of Star Wars, but with better special effects. For those who read the original stories in Marvel comics, this is a pretty good visualisation. But most people will not care about the source material one way or the other, and will just see yet another Marvel movie epic that is intertwined with the other Marvel epics of late. Quite a lot of wit is on display, and the musical jokes are easy to take as well. And hopefully we have now seen the last comic book movie for a while where the plot hinges on bringing an enormous spaceship down just before there is some kind of mass extinction. Bring on Thanos!… Expand
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Rox22Dec 16, 2014
Allot better than I thought it would be. It's a fun movie with good effects, interesting characters and somewhat interesting plot.

The visuals are truly superb. Never in a million years did I think they could pull off something like this,Allot better than I thought it would be. It's a fun movie with good effects, interesting characters and somewhat interesting plot.

The visuals are truly superb. Never in a million years did I think they could pull off something like this, but they did and it looks beautiful.

The main characters are pretty cool and different from your usual band of superheroes. Side characters are also pretty interesting but not as flushed out as they could have been. To be honest, I think they tried introducing us to too many different characters, which did make the their development sparse. The villain, while very ominous looking, is totally boring and bland. Seems more like a plot device to demonstrate the power of one of the infinity stone.

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Aside from a lackluster villain and a bit of over-saturation of side characters, it was allot of fun. I really do hope for Guardians 2 they give us a more interesting villain. Also, get Bautista some acting lessons. He looks the part, but clearly needs a bit more time working on his delivery.… Expand
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MeritCobaSep 21, 2015
Evil boss to hero, "What are you doing?"
Hero(dancing on a unheard 80s tune), "I am distracting you."
Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun no-brainer that requires relentless nonsense, snappy banter, a pretty lady, and a lot of cgi to keepEvil boss to hero, "What are you doing?"
Hero(dancing on a unheard 80s tune), "I am distracting you."

Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun no-brainer that requires relentless nonsense, snappy banter, a pretty lady, and a lot of cgi to keep you confused. The script follows the-everyone-is-after-a-macguffin-that-is-worth-a-mountain-of-cash formula for first half of the movie, the second half sees the mismatched fortune seekers band together to stop the supreme bad guy from using the macguffin to destroy the galaxy... or was it the universe?
If they would pause to allow you to catch you breath you might start to ask questions, therefore rapid pacing tries to keep you off balance and hopefully entertained. Just like the hero Peter Quill tries to distract main baddie Ronan with a silly dance so he won't see the super duper blaster that Peter's companions are setting up to evaporate him.
It is fun, it is flashy and it works when it does..
At the end of the movie the tale has shot its bolt. With the bad guy gone there is no reason for the group of selfish adventurers to work together and they lack the motive and the personalities to do so. Non of the characters have any depth and the juvenile attempts by Peter Quill to get into the breeches of Gamora is something you do not want to see continued. Perhaps the only person who is marginally interesting is Nebula and she isn't even one of the 'good' guys.
Guardians also suffers by disclosing a public secret: marvel heroes never die. Death is not a requirement but danger becomes meaningless without death or at least some serious injuries. But the heroes shrug of death and injury as if they merely change a shirt.
Guardians is like a firecracker: it makes a lot of fuzz, but once it is spent the fun is over for good.… Expand
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TrilobiteGOct 8, 2015
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy plays on the fact that these are absolute no-body's of the comic book universe and evolves them into pop culture idols through vibrant special effects and charming humour from Chris Pratt and Cast.
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NathonasAug 20, 2014
This movie was fun to watch but there are a lot of glaring problems with the writing. As long as you can suspend disbelief and accept everything that happens on screen then it works, but the ridiculousness starts to pile up very quickly.
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Movie1997Aug 31, 2014
Quite possibly the funnest movie all summer, Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly funny and action-packed thrill ride that never lets up and knows what it is from start to finish. It's a zany but marvelous take on an unknown comic bookQuite possibly the funnest movie all summer, Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly funny and action-packed thrill ride that never lets up and knows what it is from start to finish. It's a zany but marvelous take on an unknown comic book (At least until now). The characters are funny, quirky as hell, and also have strong heart to them. Initially, I thought the humor would weigh the movie down at some point. However, it never relinquishes it's zany feel, which not only feels fresh to the story but doesn't feel forced. It's really the only marvel movie that has used tons of humor to its advantage and makes it truly special. Overall, it's a hilarious fun time at the movies. I give this an A!… Expand
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Yep500Sep 10, 2014
Great movies are made by the characters and their interaction with one another. This movie has that, much like the Avengers did. This was by far my favorite Avengers movie. I left the theater wanting more.
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breathassureNov 24, 2014
I wasn't looking forward to watching a movie with Vin Diesel and a wrestler but even they were used well. Entertaining movie with some funny moments.
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joeyriosOct 22, 2014
Alright! What can I say? This is a masterpiece because it's unique as it is glorious and beautiful. There isn't nothing to review because Guardians of the Galaxy is the most perfect superhero movie Marvel has ever made so far!
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Twist_Of_FateAug 26, 2014
Amazing,the effects and it being in 3D rally make this movie pop,Its one of the movies of the decade for me...The people who gave this negative reviews must be haters or living under a rock,This movie is quirky,funny and has tons of actionAmazing,the effects and it being in 3D rally make this movie pop,Its one of the movies of the decade for me...The people who gave this negative reviews must be haters or living under a rock,This movie is quirky,funny and has tons of action HIGHLY recommended!… Expand
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Nobilis1984Dec 27, 2014
Another great Marvel movie.
The music is selected first class and he's got the whole game length.
From the beginning weak one should not be blinded himself. It is very strange but after the kidnapping, he's great fun. A film that focusesAnother great Marvel movie.
The music is selected first class and he's got the whole game length.
From the beginning weak one should not be blinded himself. It is very strange but after the kidnapping, he's great fun.
A film that focuses on the general public and how others marvel movies is not.
The action is plentiful but the characters have more depth than in the other films.
I look forward to the second part of the series in 2-3 years.… Expand
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gracjanskiMay 23, 2022
My favourite franchise in the Marvel universum and great movie:
The characters are interesting and very funny, only the villain Ronan is one-sided. The humour is working, the music from the 80s is great. The visual effects are outstanding,My favourite franchise in the Marvel universum and great movie:
The characters are interesting and very funny, only the villain Ronan is one-sided. The humour is working, the music from the 80s is great. The visual effects are outstanding, especially the different worlds are perfect. The story? unfortunately the classic artefact story, but the stories around the characters are saving it.… Expand
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PringlesSep 10, 2014
This is Hands down one of the best Marvels movies that has been made. Each movies has been geting better and this movie has proved that. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Its a kind of movie that everyone couldThis is Hands down one of the best Marvels movies that has been made. Each movies has been geting better and this movie has proved that. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Its a kind of movie that everyone could go to. Take the time and go see this movie.… Expand
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manofthemoonJan 9, 2015
Silly, fun, and perhaps Marvel's best outing to date. With a finely written script full of casual throwaway one-liners, GOTG delivers action, adventure and humor that will please fans of the Guardians, a lesser known marvel title, as well asSilly, fun, and perhaps Marvel's best outing to date. With a finely written script full of casual throwaway one-liners, GOTG delivers action, adventure and humor that will please fans of the Guardians, a lesser known marvel title, as well as those new to the gang. Performances are all strong and the sequel is already too far away. Well worth a view at the theatre or on blu ray.… Expand
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kubathereviewerSep 2, 2014
Hilarious, visually stunning, full of action and highly entertaining along with some great voice work from Bradley Cooper. This is by far my favourite Marvel film and simply one of the best superhero movies ever made
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Jack_SunshineApr 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The latest in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe… hold on, is it still the latest? I’m reviewing these things too late for even the DVD release. Anyway, yes, it is still the latest. Avengers: Age of Ultron isn’t out until May, so I’d better get writing.

So this is the film I eschewed last summer in favour of Inbetweeners 2. I didn’t see Guardians of the Galaxy until it came out on DVD in December and quite honestly it’s the better of the two. I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew it was adapted from a lesser known Marvel title that’s appeared in various incarnations since the ‘60s. I knew that I know next to nothing about comic books beyond the fact that Superman, Batman and Spiderman are a thing.

The vast interconnected multimedia project known as Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is a tangled web indeed, and Guardians of the Galaxy is only one small strand. People talk about these comic book movies as though they just couldn’t wait for this beloved classic to hit the big screen, but this particular team of Guardians are only from 2008, so they’re hardly cherished childhood companions.

Forget about that. See Guardians of the Galaxy as a standalone sci-fi romp. See planet spanning empires, sprawling sci-fi cities, celestial worlds, fantastic alien races, spaceships, space prison-breaks, an atmosphere informed by the big leagues like Star Wars and Star Trek, but with none of those franchises’ inherent baggage.

Well almost; we do have Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana and Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan, suitably aliened-up in green and blue body paint as the duelling adopted ‘daughters’ of galactic arch-villain Thanos (Josh Brolin), a who employs a genocidal enforcer called Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace) to do his dirty work.

The story follows the Han Solo-esque Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a scavenger, smuggler and all round space scoundrel who finds a MacGuffin while searching an ancient temple. It’s a mysterious orb of unprecedented power, and soon everybody’s after him. Along the way, he acquires a disparate crew of bounty hunters and outlaws, including deadly assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldana), genetically experimented-on raccoon Rocket (Bradley Cooper), taciturn tree-being Groot (Vin Diesel) and vengeful warrior Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista).

The cast is further padded by bit players including Glenn Close and John C. Reilly, although here we hit a slight snag in that the large cast of heroes and villains is almost too much for one film and many of them don’t receive adequate focus.

Under the titular moniker of the Guardians of the Galaxy, they are forced to put differences aside and team up against the much more despicable warmongers Thanos and Ronan. It might nominally be a superhero movie, but with such fantastic surroundings, it hardly feels like one. The characters too are not naturally noble, but outsiders and oddballs who have to really rally themselves to fight the good fight. Well, maybe that part’s not too different from the internal struggles or your average gritty 21st Century superhero.

A little like Futurama’s man-out-of-time Philip J. Fry, Pratt’s character Quill keeps it grounded with plenty of well timed 20th Century references (In fact the whole gang keep it light with plenty of well timed comedic interplay), as does the soundtrack which is all ‘70s and ‘80s rock pop and soul. In universe, it’s the playlist from Quill’s walkman, a cassette tape labelled ‘Awesome Mix, Vol. 1’ which he listens to while speeding through the galaxy. Needless to say, I swiftly downloaded said playlist.

It all looks fantastic and more importantly is great fun throughout, with plenty of light hearted comedy balanced with the action and a solid cast who work well together. I’m sad to have missed the spectacle on the big screen.… Expand
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BlankolfAug 21, 2014
I won't write a massive review about this movie, but I just want to add credibility to this rating, I would point out the strengths and the weaknesses.

- The cast is well chosen, both the anti-heroes and the villains are very well believedI won't write a massive review about this movie, but I just want to add credibility to this rating, I would point out the strengths and the weaknesses.

- The cast is well chosen, both the anti-heroes and the villains are very well believed

- Even though the backstory of each character seem a bit 'force pushed' against the viewer, you feel sympathised with the Guardians.
- You aren't getting a deep, vibrant story, but an adrenaline, fast paced adventure, with a 'crew' you fall somewhat attached.

- As I said, it is not meant to bring something new to the blockbuster movie genre, but it is a great adventure movie that even people outside the marvel/dc universe feel as if they have experienced a pretty good entertaining and that's part of its strength actually, it manages to bring a rather complex universe and simplifies to the 'outside of comic' people while managint the 'comic fanboys' to nourish and savor its details.

I think it was another victory as I was rather preocupied how they would bring such a complex universe to the screens, and they have done it once again, all I can say is that DC should hire some of the screenplay writers on Marvel because they do a pretty good job.

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pierremSep 28, 2014
I was very doubtful when entering the cinema. But this is actually a very good film. It has some obvious "american superheroes" clichés that are highly boring, but not too much, and Groot saves it all.
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AGKDec 22, 2014
At first I thought this movie was for kids but when I actually saw it, I liked it! great action, pretty funny and barely any making out scenes (that's what I hate in action/sci-fi movies)
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RumpleforeskinSep 14, 2014
This is a great action film that loosely ties itself to the other Marvel films (Avengers) with several nods.

I enjoyed it as a sci-fi film that really didn't feel very "super hero" to me so much as a nicely compiled homage to Firefly,This is a great action film that loosely ties itself to the other Marvel films (Avengers) with several nods.

I enjoyed it as a sci-fi film that really didn't feel very "super hero" to me so much as a nicely compiled homage to Firefly, Farscape and even some 1970s Buck Rogers.

I highly recommend this to anyone that is a fan of sci-fi cinema (even if they're growing tired of superheroes). The dialogue is smart, the cinematography is top-notch and the characters are well-defined and likable (Bradley Cooper's Rocket Raccoon is among my favourites).… Expand
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Byan24Aug 24, 2014
One of the best marvels movies so far, good actors, great action scenes maybe too much jokes for me, but still a nice movie... i can't wait to see The Avengers and The Guardians together to confront Thanos, Highly Recommended!!
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KristianBKAug 16, 2014
A mixture of already seen, predictable, but still funny comedy and CGI filled action with which the movie boasts about. Even though the movie is nothing new or original, it still manages to not be boring. Performances of the leadingA mixture of already seen, predictable, but still funny comedy and CGI filled action with which the movie boasts about. Even though the movie is nothing new or original, it still manages to not be boring. Performances of the leading characters are more than sufficient, while those of the supporting characters hardly. It's not the best movie this year, but it's worth watching, especially for Marvel fans. Above average screenplay, sufficient performances, it's funny, well picked songs, nice looking CGI and not to mention fabulous as ever, Glenn Close.… Expand
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epiclucaSep 4, 2014
Guardians of The Galaxy is one of the best superhero movies for a long time. It defines the meaning of space adventure and sets the standard of it too. WIth a mix of epic action scenes that go along with the unique soundtrack that is packedGuardians of The Galaxy is one of the best superhero movies for a long time. It defines the meaning of space adventure and sets the standard of it too. WIth a mix of epic action scenes that go along with the unique soundtrack that is packed with nostalgic 70s songs, this isn't your typical heroes on space movie. There is no real leader of the Guardians, there is no side-kick either, they all play their part and work well as a team to reach their goal. Even Groot, who some see as comic relief, has a major role in the movie. Along with the dazzlingly realistic CGI that is a huge step for the industry, many up close scenes of creatures show their pores and wrinkles, even follicles of hair. There isn't much bad to say about this film apart from the fact that it's a shame that it goes by so quickly because of how action packed and intense it is.… Expand
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marcmyworksApr 21, 2016
Probably one of the best films put out by Marvel Studios. This picture seems to have it all, but is edging closely on feeling 'all-too-familiar' as there are elements that are very similar to The Avengers and Captain America: The WinterProbably one of the best films put out by Marvel Studios. This picture seems to have it all, but is edging closely on feeling 'all-too-familiar' as there are elements that are very similar to The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Marvel, no need to have things fall from the sky in every film. Despite this, I enjoyed it a great deal.… Expand
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moviemitch96Sep 23, 2014
At first I was a little bit skeptical towards this film after watching the first trailer, which made it look more like a comedy than an action film. However, to my surprise it turned out to be a really fun movie in the same light and humor asAt first I was a little bit skeptical towards this film after watching the first trailer, which made it look more like a comedy than an action film. However, to my surprise it turned out to be a really fun movie in the same light and humor as The Avengers. Great action and effects throughout. Chris Pratt is really funny and great to watch as Starlord, Zoe Saldana also does really well. However, the two people who steal the show are Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper who voice Groot and Rocket respectively. Overall, this film is all around great and just plain entertaining from start to finish. And just like any other Marvel film, stick around for a post-credits scene.… Expand
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fusion_13Nov 17, 2014
Such a good movie, very funny and entertaining. Plus Chris Pratt's outstanding performance makes it better. Interesting characters and isn't afraid to dive into the Marvel universe.
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PHJSep 9, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy is Marvel Studios and James Gunn at their top, proving that an unnusual non popular comic book can become a great movie, it remembers me the great Douglas Adams and his insane, funny and epic adventure with TheGuardians of the Galaxy is Marvel Studios and James Gunn at their top, proving that an unnusual non popular comic book can become a great movie, it remembers me the great Douglas Adams and his insane, funny and epic adventure with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, great book to.

Chronologically perfect, each scene and act plays at the exact time, with a perfect conexion, I wasn't expecting that kind of chronology from a superhero movie, but yes, I found it. Guardians of the Galaxy is funny, unpredicable, extraodinary and epic from the first begining to the great end, you'll never believe in a bunch of dummies, but you should, how they pass through situations is totally unpredicable, but they always pass.

This sense of "those bunch of weak guys will never defeat the most strongest person in the galaxy" is well used in all the movie, which gives you the confidence that maybe you'll need for a possible sequence. This nonsense group of a ferret, a tree, a silly but very strong men, a girl and a thief makes a connection with who's watching that is unbelievable, you start to like each one of this group, a nice connection that a lot of serious movie will never make.… Expand
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oDjentoJul 20, 2015
The most unique thing to come out of Marvel in years. Guardians of the Galaxy is a blast that everyone should check out.
This new franchise has what looks like enough lore and unique creatures, planets and spaceships to rival that of StarThe most unique thing to come out of Marvel in years. Guardians of the Galaxy is a blast that everyone should check out.
This new franchise has what looks like enough lore and unique creatures, planets and spaceships to rival that of Star Wars and while maybe not written as tightly as a Star Wars film, this epic is a blast to watch from start to finish.
The films main selling points are the characters and the visual design and universe the film is set in. Our 5 rag tag heroes are so crazily unique and absurd all bursting with their own personality that they flesh out the film themselves; and then added to them is a dozen different races and planets to make their universe exciting. How are these characters unique though? Well, if you haven’t seen the front cover let me explain all characters to you:
Firstly we have Peter Quill a.k.a Starlord, the human of the group. What makes him a quirky and unique character is that he was abducted by aliens in the 80’s and now roams a completely different universe. This comes with him quoting many 80’s film references and pop culture references that he is a hilarious blast to watch, along with his own quick witted personality and charisma. He also then brings lots of 80’s music to life that add to the feel and tone of this sci-fi epic.
Secondly, we have Gamora; admittedly probably the most boring of the group. She is a Green alien who wants to betray her master. Her character acts as the most effective assassin of the group who is very skillful but just comes across as a rather average moral anchor for the characters and potential love interest.
Thirdly, we have Drax the Destroyer. He looks awesome, but is the character with the lowest IQ, not understanding sarcasm, metaphors or anything a little more complex in the English language. He is hell bent on revenge and will stop at nothing to avenge his fallen ones. A simple plot device for him but his idiotic but devoted character makes up for it.
And lastly coming in a pair as they should, are Groot and Rocket; the wackiest bros to come out of Hollywood in forever. Groot is a humanoid like tree, who has regenerative abilities and knows only 3 words; “I am Groot”. He is incredibly tough and will not leave his friends behind no matter what. Rocket on the other hand is a talking racoon that was altered with experimentation and now has an obsession with making explosives and other weaponry. He is also best friends with Groot, and more the voice of the two, although he is a bit of a dick, but he is awesome. These two act as GOTG’s equivalent to Han Solo and Chewbacca.
After taking a step back and looking at the worlds these characters inhabit don’t be surprised if you’re impressed. The visuals are beautiful, with an incredible mix of practical and visual effects (Star Wars episodes 1-2 should’ve taken note) and they are all polished and sleekly made making them feel authentic. After watching the film you want to find out more about this universe.
The only downsides to this movie are the story and the script (at times). The story is a typical people band up together and put differences aside to save a world and a crazy bad guy goes mad with power and so wants to destroy it; nothing new here. Then also the script has a few too many plot conveniences and makes the speed at which all characters suddenly become devoted to each other a little unbelievable, but somehow the chemistry between the group still seems to work well.
Overall, this film is a triumph and well worth the watch. Chris Pratt nails his character and is easily the breakout star of 2014, all other cast members are great and the visuals and lore of this universe and enticing enough to have already warrant itself a sequel, which I’m sure we all can’t wait for.
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ariansandDec 27, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am quite critical in general and I did not know what to expect from the movie. I was presently surprised by almost everything. There were some minor issues which made me not rate it at 10/10. But like I said they were minor issues.
The bad:
1. Not really realistic: Yes I know that I should probably not complain after seeing a ridiculous tree creature and a talking raccoon. That is fine but what I am getting at is how overpowered these characters were. Not only were they all masters of combat but they were invincible as well. After the prison escape the movie lost all the suspense.
2. The lack of "real ending". I know that they want to continue to release more movies but at least don't make it that obvious. I have seen many TV-shows and also movies where they wrote that there will be a continuation and then the show is cancelled or the movie was not financially successive.
3. The whole fleet at the end got destroyed, how did the same people manage to survive without a single scratch? One of the most annoying things there was. Not only were the heroes invincible but it seemed that all the "good" guys were also invincible for no apparent reason.
4. The buildup was quite fast, you got thrown into the action almost immediately. It is however good or bad depending on what you like. I would have preferred around 10 minutes longer buildup as it was the first movie in a presumed series.
The good:
Everything else. The actors did an awesome job. The whole story was very good. You got really invested into the characters and that is a good thing. Plenty of funny moments. The effects were also top notch.
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CherryxldJan 31, 2015
Guardianes de la Galaxia es una película explosiva que sabe combinar de una manera bien concebida todos sus elementos, para entregarnos un resultado fuerte.

Guardianes de la galaxia, en teroría, es una película que sabe hacer un buen usoGuardianes de la Galaxia es una película explosiva que sabe combinar de una manera bien concebida todos sus elementos, para entregarnos un resultado fuerte.

Guardianes de la galaxia, en teroría, es una película que sabe hacer un buen uso de sus grandiosos efectos visuales, además, contiene una combinación satisfactoria de varios elementos como la comedia, la ciencia ficción, el tema espacial, y probablemente entre otros. También, otro punto bueno para este film es que resulta atractivo y entretenido, así que por lo tanto la mayoría del público quedará satisfecho luego de salir de las salas de cine (o, en otros casos, haber sacado el disco del DVD). Así que, por lo tanto, este largometraje resulta inteligente, intrépido, lleno de buenos niveles de acción y también cómico.… Expand
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chwDec 24, 2015
Guardians of the Galaxy was a very good movie. Though, the dialogue was pretty bad, everything else about it, such as the acting, story and soundtrack, is spectacular.
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AcidwormAug 13, 2014
Marvel movies tend to be very hit or miss for me. I had never read the comics before so this was entirely new to me.

The movie was really good with some minor flaws that I can overlook. The characters were all very entertaining and hadMarvel movies tend to be very hit or miss for me. I had never read the comics before so this was entirely new to me.

The movie was really good with some minor flaws that I can overlook. The characters were all very entertaining and had very different personalities from one another, and the interactions with each other was quite humorous as a result. The characters were full of wisecracks which was quite hit or miss. Sometimes it got a little tiresome and felt like a poor version of Star Wars. The main character, Starlord was very cocky and quite annoying at times. All the characters had their own baggage, and heavy baggage it was that they had to come to terms with. And of course they all came to terms with it at the end of the movie as it was wrapped up in a neat and tidy bow like Many Hollywood blockbusters. The main character even had a big change in heart and managed to put his selfishness aside to find something greater than himself for the first time in his life. This was pure Hollywood.

There were a lot of little plots going on and they could have offered a little more background in places so things would make a little more sense but then that would take too long. Overall they did a good job and even offered room for some of the main characters to have their own movies and have their past explored if Marvel chose to do this.

The villain was very imposing and intimidating, but a little too indestructible for my taste. Generally the henchman sucked at fighting and got easily killed. This is nothing new for comic book movies but it would be nice once in a while if films didn't take this route.

The visuals were quite impressive, and featured some exciting battle sequences but nothing too mind-blowing.

A little more variety in the races would have been enjoyable. Many of the races looked almost the same except for the skin color, and the races didn't seem to deviate much from humans in their appearance.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable movie, though far from a classic and it certainly had it's flaws.… Expand
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cdsmusicchartSep 22, 2014
It's nice to see something different from Marvel. "Guardians of the Galaxy" is easily one of the best movies from the superhero studio (though the "Captain America" franchise might still be my favorite), and one of the best movies of 2014It's nice to see something different from Marvel. "Guardians of the Galaxy" is easily one of the best movies from the superhero studio (though the "Captain America" franchise might still be my favorite), and one of the best movies of 2014 collectively. It's compelling, enticing and downright hilarious!… Expand
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flametail23Oct 24, 2014
Is this the best movie of 2014 so far, yes it is. This movie is great, it's better than Iron-Man 3, Thor 2 and even just beats Captain America 2. I highly recommend you watch this.
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SpiderPlayerMay 16, 2015
The film is very good, is very funny and has great special effects, despite the film be called guardians of the galaxy, the to realize that the most important character is the Star Lord, and yet we still have a balance between the characters,The film is very good, is very funny and has great special effects, despite the film be called guardians of the galaxy, the to realize that the most important character is the Star Lord, and yet we still have a balance between the characters, what's interesting.… Expand
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Larry223Oct 26, 2014
Esta critica tiene spoilers. Esta película me parece que esta un poco sobre valorada. Aunque puede ser por que a mucha gente le gusto el buen humor. Bueno, ¿esta película es una película de super-heroes con comedia? NO. Esta película es unaEsta critica tiene spoilers. Esta película me parece que esta un poco sobre valorada. Aunque puede ser por que a mucha gente le gusto el buen humor. Bueno, ¿esta película es una película de super-heroes con comedia? NO. Esta película es una comedia con super-heroes. Pero eso no tiene nada de malo, solamente que me decepciono un poco que desarrollaran mas la comedia que a los personajes. Por ejemplo: Star-Lord seduce a la chica que lo intento matar en menos de 5 minutos, y después el casi da su vida para salvarla, ¿por que? No tengo idea ,el romance entre los dos esta muy forzado, es el mas forzado de cualquier película de Marvel que haya visto. Otra cosa es que algunos momentos emocionales de los otros personajes son malos, un ejemplo: El mapache se pelea con Batista y entonces dice que el no quería que lo crearan y eso intentando que tengamos algo de pena por el. Otro problema es que aquí 3 veces intentan que los personajes mueran y queramos que vivan pero TODOS viven al final, eso lo están haciendo muy seguido últimamente en las películas de Marvel lo cual me hace pensar: ¿que pasara si de verdad alguien muere? ¿no sentiremos nada cuando muera o asumiremos que revivirá o algo así? Puede que suene que no me gusto pero esta lejos de la verdad, el humor es muy bueno y te reirás mucho. Recomiendo verla aunque puede que quedes algo decepcionado si buscabas algo un poco mas serio. Le doy un 07/10 me decepciono un poco pero es divertida aun que después de 1 día de haberla visto ni te acordaras que existe.… Expand
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DeathElementSep 13, 2014
This movie is just AMAZING! Why can't I give it more than 10?! I would give it a 100/10! It's my favorite movie ever and I think it's gonna stay that way for a LONG time. It's funny, action packed, epic and just plain AWESOME! The charactersThis movie is just AMAZING! Why can't I give it more than 10?! I would give it a 100/10! It's my favorite movie ever and I think it's gonna stay that way for a LONG time. It's funny, action packed, epic and just plain AWESOME! The characters are perfectly acted and the 80's soundtrack is excelent. You will fall in love with Rocket and Groot the first nanoseconds you see them.It had awesome one-liners, a great story and AMAZING CGI! A must see! If you haven't seen it yet, GO WATCH IT NOW!

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tvhandyAug 22, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy was a fun escape from the overtly serious si-fi film that were realized earlier in the year. Filled with interesting characters that leave you wanting to learn more.
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jacob4May 9, 2015
One of the best Marvel movies I've ever seen! Filled with action, humor, adventure, breath taking scenes, interesting characters, heart felt moments, and just plain awesomeness! Better than the new Star Trilogy combined! Can't wait for the sequel!
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HaithamBDec 5, 2014
Throughout the whole runtime of the film, I was wondering about how the filmmakers of this movie were able to create both a good looking, action packed movie. Also, the heartfelt, comedy of the year!
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Jordan20Sep 26, 2014
I'm a Marvel fan, i was pleasantly surprised! Cap American 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy, they looked amazing and was great fun. Best blockbuster I've seen in a while.
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casualadAug 24, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy is another Marvel Studios film following the Guardians; Starlord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Drax (Dave Bautsita) and Groot (Vin Diesel) against the evil Ronin the Accuser (LeeGuardians of the Galaxy is another Marvel Studios film following the Guardians; Starlord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Drax (Dave Bautsita) and Groot (Vin Diesel) against the evil Ronin the Accuser (Lee Pace) to acquire the orb.

The best thing that Guardians have going for them during the whole film is it’s obscurity to the marvel universe with the audience. Most people know whom Iron man, Captain America and Thor are, however hardly anyone knows members of the Guardians of the Galaxy. This is played on with great affect during the film which allows itself to be humorous in some places. Additionally the film can be a little laid back and comedic due to this obscurity. It can be jokey in some certain places and doing so helps us enjoy the characters even more.

The cast themselves have done a brilliant job in introducing us to these unheard heroes. Each member has their own traits to them with all of them being a joy to watch. Furthermore due to each character having their own trait it allows banter to be bounced of each other again giving a more likeable appeal to the cast. All the cast mould well together making the Guardians a cohesive team which when together is a moment to see.

The one item that I wished they touched upon more is the backstory of some of the characters, especially Rocket Raccoon and Groot. It is touched upon during the film but not to a good extent where we know where these characters have come from. By developing their backstories we could have seen more character from Rocket and Groot and allow us to see how they came to be brothers in arms.

In all, Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic film in which sets a new era for the Marvel franchise. The story is brilliant since it allows these characters their own individuality, their own spotlight however when the time comes, when they are all brought together its magnificent. The characters all mould together extremely well allowing banter to bounce of one another directly causing a likable cast. Guardians of the Galaxy is a must see.… Expand
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OpinionatedGuyAug 30, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit. I had very high expectations that this movie would be better than The Avengers as what some people said. That's not the case at all. But just because it's not better than The Avengers or the Iron Man movies, it doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it.

I **** ENJOY THIS MOVIE.

I would say that this movie is much more entertaining than the Captain America and Thor movies. This is the movie that is worth my money without making me fall asleep for five minutes during the movie.

There were so many great parts of the movie that I can't list them all.

The cast did a brilliant job in their performance in the movie. I would like to say that this movie will make Chris Pratt a star and I am so glad he is going to do more movies like this. Chris Pratt's charm adds to his performance as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord. He has his charming comedy roots from his earlier works especially from Parks and Recreation which is why him playing Peter Quill is a great casting choice.

Bradley Cooper did a great job voicing of what would have been one of my new favorite superheros, Rocket Raccoon. I really enjoy Rocket Raccoon in the movie so much that I almost forgot Bradley Cooper is voicing him. He is a very good actor. He isn't nominated for two Oscars for nothing!

Vin Diesel also did a great job voicing Groot. Even though he said the same line "I am Groot" all over again in the movie, you can hear, feel and understand the emotions when he repeated the same line all over again.

I want to give credit to Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista for their portrayals of Gamora and Drax respectively. As for Zoe, I enjoy her as Gamora more than her as her character in Avatar. I mean, does anyone remember the characters in Avatar? As for Dave Bautista, I never expected I would enjoy a performance from a wrestler and his portrayal of Drax is great and enjoying to watch.

The supporting actor I enjoyed watching was Karen Gillian. It might be biased due to the fact I am a Whovian and I love her as Amy Pond. But her playing as Nebula is so cool and refreshing. I want to see more of Nebula on the sequel!

The characters they played have chemistry and they also have great character development even though the backstories are not quite elaborated. At this point, the team which I will call by their titular name is so great that if you ask me which Marvel Cinematic Universe team is better, it would be a tie between The Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy. They are both funny. They are both charming. They have great chemistry together. It's the hardiest nerd question I will have to face when the time comes.

I loved how there are themes to this movie. My favorite one is about dealing with loss which is quite thought-provoking for a superhero movie. Each of the team member lost something in them. Star-Lord lost his mother. Gamora lost her parents. Drax lost the family he loved most. Rocket lost his optimism because of the experiments he is forced to take in. Groot....ummm....I have no idea but Groot felt sad too. The way they dealt with their loss lead to their criminal activities but they dealt loss with hope as soon as they realized that they still have a chance in saving many people's lives. Another great theme is teamwork which is pretty self-explanatory.

The direction and the screenplay from James Gunn shows how much of a passionate nerd he is in this movie without isolating the non-nerdy audience. I love his take on the superhero heroes and the fact he is directing and writing the sequel makes me excited already.

The 70s-80s pop-culture references are awesome especially "The Legend of Footloose" part. I fear the day when Peter Quill comes back to Earth and learns the existence of Justin Bieber.

The soundtrack is unexpectedly perfect for this movie. This adds more to Star-Lord's personality. After all, he is the protagonist and he is the main focus of the movie. I will review the entire soundtrack in a separate review soon.

While not entirely better than The Avengers as what some people including myself hoped, this is a great, if not one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies so far. I will watch this movie again as soon as it comes out on home media.… Expand
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SkyrimGuy935Jan 17, 2015
Although its villain needs work, Guardians of the Galaxy features great special effects, a hilarious and self-conscious script, and lovable characters. Also, if you're knowledgeable about Marvel comics and movies before the MCU, theAlthough its villain needs work, Guardians of the Galaxy features great special effects, a hilarious and self-conscious script, and lovable characters. Also, if you're knowledgeable about Marvel comics and movies before the MCU, the mid-credits scene will make you laugh your ass off.

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SushiStonerDec 17, 2014
Guardians of the galaxy was a wild marvel roller coaster with effervescent and exciting characters, jaw dropping visual effects and satisfying direction although a very formulaic plot the film remains fun with the combination of humor and action.
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ShiningLionApr 2, 2019
This movie is a breath of fresh air in the MCU. Unlike several other movies in the series, this film doesn't take itself too seriously. It has a perfect balance of drama, emotion, and humor. Any moment that starts to get too serious or treadsThis movie is a breath of fresh air in the MCU. Unlike several other movies in the series, this film doesn't take itself too seriously. It has a perfect balance of drama, emotion, and humor. Any moment that starts to get too serious or treads on superhero movie cliches gets broken up by well-timed and clever humor, and moments that get too silly are often quickly grounded by dramatic events or serious threats. The score is great. The visuals are absolutely top notch with very crisp, colorful, and imaginative scenes. The characters are all enjoyable and complex with plenty of room for growth, and more than anything this film has a lot of heart. There are moments that are emotionally challenging or relatable to the viewer. There are moments the characters act in ways that seem very genuine to their character and unique among the genre. The action is great and well-coreographed, with lots of fun gadgets and gizmos to create unique styles of combat, though there are a few moments late in the film when the fighting starts to feel like generic stage combat on par with some of the Captain America fight scenes in his movies. I didn't expect this film to be so touching and honestly the Guardians are my favorite movies and characters of the MCU. This is easily the best Marvel movie to date at the time of its release. I am very much looking forward to the guardians' further adventures! Rocket is my favorite character of the MCU!… Expand
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TestrelAug 23, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best superhero movies of this generation, however creativity lacks a bit in the film. If you are looking for a good sci-fi adventure with laughs and action, you should check this one out.
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NayanAug 24, 2014
This is the one of best Marvel movie. Marvel keeps on one make a good movies. I says it would be a good to see this movie. I convinced all of my friends and other people to watch it and they had the best time
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notchlover69Aug 28, 2014
Very good movie. A must see. It's full of action, good characters, a solid plot and comedy. The effects are really good and you can't leave the theater hating this movie. It's just so good. One of the best Marvel movies that has come out.
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SwiftReviewsAug 27, 2014
enjoyably different then most movies these days, started out a little boring to me with Peter Quill as a kid, but as soon as it skipped to the present it was funny, and as you're introduced to the the other Guardians, the chemistry betweenenjoyably different then most movies these days, started out a little boring to me with Peter Quill as a kid, but as soon as it skipped to the present it was funny, and as you're introduced to the the other Guardians, the chemistry between them works to carry the film, probably had more flaws than i care to notice and was a bit simplistic and carefree. But definitely worth it to watch if your into these movies.… Expand
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BarbyDec 5, 2014
I really like this kind of heroes always angry between them and full of faults but being the best in their respective fields. Star Lord is the archetype of a hero who made himself, Gamora was made as a perfect thief but smart enough to takeI really like this kind of heroes always angry between them and full of faults but being the best in their respective fields. Star Lord is the archetype of a hero who made himself, Gamora was made as a perfect thief but smart enough to take her own way, Drax is the thug guy suddenly surrounded by people even more crazy, Rooket is not the traditional inoffensive genius and Groot some kind of invulnerable muscle; all of them too confident, selfish, egocentric and weird freaks to survive long enough by their way, but together could be amazing.… Expand
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LordRumfishAug 30, 2014
I admit that I was biased slightly AGAINST this movie when I went in: I was always a fan of the silver age Guardians, and I felt that characters like Rocket Raccoon would be trite and, well, stupid. Imagine my surprise when I began to feel aI admit that I was biased slightly AGAINST this movie when I went in: I was always a fan of the silver age Guardians, and I felt that characters like Rocket Raccoon would be trite and, well, stupid. Imagine my surprise when I began to feel a genuine connection to the movie (and yes, even to Rocket Raccoon, who is hilarious). The movie may not be striving for high art, but it is just about everything you could ask for from an action flick: all shades of humor, glorious special effects/cinematography, interesting characters, and even an interesting plot. It didn't quite have room for an interesting villain, but I still give it a 9 out of 10 for going above and beyond my expectations. I would happily watch it again.… Expand
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BentleyTurtleAug 31, 2014
This movies was very fun. I loved every minute, and the humor in this movie worked really well. The characters are really fun and cool, and the story is also fun.
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horcrux2007Sep 2, 2014
"Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of the few superhero movies I thoroughly enjoyed. It's hilarious, action-packed, full of heart, and beautiful to look at. The acting from the entire cast is great, and the James Gunn-style comedy never gets in"Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of the few superhero movies I thoroughly enjoyed. It's hilarious, action-packed, full of heart, and beautiful to look at. The acting from the entire cast is great, and the James Gunn-style comedy never gets in the way of the action. I really expected nothing less from James Gunn.… Expand
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ScottshakSep 18, 2014
Marvel‬ has simply blown us away! Behold the era wherein Marvel can't do anything wrong. It even **** gold now! True story! ‪Gunn‬'s a super-rad director planted in the perfect shoes by Marvel and boy does he deliver! By far the boldest move,Marvel‬ has simply blown us away! Behold the era wherein Marvel can't do anything wrong. It even **** gold now! True story! ‪Gunn‬'s a super-rad director planted in the perfect shoes by Marvel and boy does he deliver! By far the boldest move, the finest venture in the comic-turned-into-a-movie department and the decision to bring Gunn to the front page couldn't have been more perfect! ‪ DarkAster‬: The superb depiction of the badass floating frigging gigantic warship would make you forget any spaceship stereotype you ever had! Things are getting artistic! ‪ Thanos‬: All hail the mighty Thanos! Bow down to the soon-to-be-God master of villainy! Though he braces us with a cameo we still get the picture of the Assembling of the Infinity Stones and an even bigger picture of the oncoming war and the impending chaos! ‪ Pratt‬ is adorable with his wits and awesome humor doing justice to "Star-Lord" while ‪Rooker‬ breathes life into ‪Yondu‬, with his accent and flair he makes the Ravager fun to watch and he is extremely lethal yet badass with the arrow! Watch out for that bit! ‪

Del Toro‬ permeates Collector with pizazz yet again, whilst ‪Lee Pace‬ strives to make ‪Ronan‬ a grim intimidating character however Marvel still ends up making him another passable villain that might disappear as a hungry-for-desolation and power lout. We might cherish him as the Kree-ian who dared defy Thanos though!

‎Rocket‬: Words fail to describe this guardian. He's the life of the group and a true hero just with a filthy mouth. His pairing with ‪ Groot‬ is kickass! whilst Groot's our ‪Hodor‬ in disguise! He is packed with surprises! Not that Vin Diesel had much to say anything about it (you see what I did there?) ‎Gamora‬ the unfortunate adoption was good with the team. ‎Saldana‬ plays it fine. Bautista‬ is brilliant as the dumb ‪Drax‬ who's bent on revenge and getting his ass kicked and Stan‬! Go get a room man!

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L8tSep 7, 2014
It is a truly enjoyable movie. The trailer alone reeled me in, but I was worried it would be another awesomely advertised disappointment. It did not let me down. Many of these superhero movies are hit or miss, but this one creates a greatIt is a truly enjoyable movie. The trailer alone reeled me in, but I was worried it would be another awesomely advertised disappointment. It did not let me down. Many of these superhero movies are hit or miss, but this one creates a great balance of comedy and drama that keeps you interested in what will happen next.… Expand
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Defense14Sep 9, 2014
The most fun I have had at the movies in years. Need I say more?
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g00dfellaSep 9, 2014
As an avid fan of the comic series, i was delighted to hear that they had included the Guardians of the galaxy in the latest phase of marvel movies. I went into the cinema not expecting too much, and boy was I wrong! Every single actor playedAs an avid fan of the comic series, i was delighted to hear that they had included the Guardians of the galaxy in the latest phase of marvel movies. I went into the cinema not expecting too much, and boy was I wrong! Every single actor played their role to perfection and the movie was extremely enjoyable. Not a massive fan of CGI, but this movie genuinely was breath taking - especially during the outer-space scenes! Without a doubt the best Marvel movie currently out!… Expand
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exodus9237Sep 9, 2014
This is a better movie than what it is said of it. It is great. It is the best comic book movie of the year, maybe only a little above of Days of Future Past and The Winter Soldier. Marvel did take advantage of the little fame that theThis is a better movie than what it is said of it. It is great. It is the best comic book movie of the year, maybe only a little above of Days of Future Past and The Winter Soldier. Marvel did take advantage of the little fame that the Guardians of the Galaxy had as a hero team, but also make them seem as a group of all time favorite characters. The visual effects are excellent, the casting was well-chosen and the soundtrack is a perfect combination of 80's songs that can easily be a short compilation album of the decade.

Chris Pratt is great as womanizer and sarcastic, Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana develops well as the serious killer Gamora, Dave Bautista is outstanding as the fugitive Drax the Destroyer and Bradley Cooper was the perfect choice as the voice of the funny and witted Rocket Raccoon.

The story has charisma, action and very funny moments that as a whole make an entertaining and very interesting film. Without mentioning its hints of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.… Expand
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loganwilcoxSep 10, 2014
Easily best movie of the summer. This movie wasn't a movie I was excited for at all I only went because some friends invited me to go watch it with them and I thought it looked O.K. but I wasn't to blown away by the previews, but when I watchEasily best movie of the summer. This movie wasn't a movie I was excited for at all I only went because some friends invited me to go watch it with them and I thought it looked O.K. but I wasn't to blown away by the previews, but when I watch the move I WAS blown away it was great I loved all the characters and Chris Pratt is a great actor and so was Bradly Cooper. I would recommend this movie to anyone and I'm really excited for the sequel to this.… Expand
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jerkyboyzSep 12, 2014
this movie does what movies suppose to do, thats entertain me the whole time i was there. great job for once. what was strange the trailer was horrible so i wasnt expecting a good movie. i was totally surprised
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MegalizardSep 11, 2014
hola, soy nuevo, y la verdad es que en ingles no sabria como traducirlo, pero puedo decir algo de esta pelicula, se ha vuelto una de mis peliculas favoritas.
su estilo es unico, la intro con starlord bailando es demasiado buena. me cautivohola, soy nuevo, y la verdad es que en ingles no sabria como traducirlo, pero puedo decir algo de esta pelicula, se ha vuelto una de mis peliculas favoritas.
su estilo es unico, la intro con starlord bailando es demasiado buena. me cautivo el soundtrack ochentero y su gran estilo de plasmar a dos personajes tan carismaticos como rocket y groot, uno de sus errores mas grandes es no mostrar mucho el origen de estos personajes, se quedo vacio en ese termino, me parece que esta forma de ver las peliculas de superheroes puede llegar a ser molesta para los veteranos de la accion, pero llega a ser una pelicula digna ver.
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KingJaffaSep 15, 2014
This is one of the best films I have watched, the humor keeps the film going when the action slows down, I'm not much of a film person but I will be buying this on disc when its released
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JuanseDiorattiSep 16, 2014
Great movie. It has the perfect mixture of comedy, action and science fiction. And the best -so far- of the movie, is the music: and how the producers figured it out in introduce the kind of music in this kind of movie. Again, thank you Marvel.
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DanDanReviewsSep 19, 2014
As with Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy retains it's sense of superhero movie pitfalls and tent poles. Unlike Avengers, which simply made the best of these tent poles, Guardians turns them on their head, using this tactic to create a funny,As with Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy retains it's sense of superhero movie pitfalls and tent poles. Unlike Avengers, which simply made the best of these tent poles, Guardians turns them on their head, using this tactic to create a funny, action packed, and extremely heartfelt movie. The only thing truly missing from Guardians was a three-dimensional villain, but considering how much you'll love the five protagonists, this hardly seems to matter.… Expand
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gft4Sep 21, 2014
A good comedy. Maybe too cheesy, maybe it mixes too many funny jokes with not-so-funny ones (that's just how I felt), but if you just relax and let the silliness pass, you'll have a good time. It's slapstick and 70s (and late 60s) music,A good comedy. Maybe too cheesy, maybe it mixes too many funny jokes with not-so-funny ones (that's just how I felt), but if you just relax and let the silliness pass, you'll have a good time. It's slapstick and 70s (and late 60s) music, however, not anything in the spirit of Thor or the Avengers. The movie gets worse when it tries to be serious.… Expand
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lujan18Sep 23, 2014
I know the good thing to say these days about GotG is how awesome "Awesome Mix Vol. 1" is but believe it or not, there's also a score in that movie and a great one. Here's one of my favorite piece, Black Tears composed by Tyler Bates
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LinuxsuseNov 21, 2015
One of the best sci fi movies I've ever seen in cinemas. Would totally recommend it to everyone.
Great actors, great music, really good story, a lot of funny moments. Totally worth it
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lsmorSep 24, 2014
It's a great movie, Highly recommend. The cast works very well. I think this is probabily one of the best from Marvel by far. Almost my favorite movie by marvel.
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SillyClassyNerdOct 1, 2014
Even at the first listening of the Awesome Mix Vol. 1at the first scene you now that you're going to watch a great movie. Guardians of Galaxy is outstanding, it's Marvel Studios at its best, is Marvel Studios at its ascencion, it's MarvelEven at the first listening of the Awesome Mix Vol. 1at the first scene you now that you're going to watch a great movie. Guardians of Galaxy is outstanding, it's Marvel Studios at its best, is Marvel Studios at its ascencion, it's Marvel Studios proving that comics are oldschool stuff, that the new highest quality of superheroes is here, at the theater.

Great story, great transition from the comics to the movie, great acting, good cast and outstanding soundtrack, Guardians of the Galaxy is a 9/10 movie for being an unknown comic books that came to the theathers respectfully, it has some nice sort of comedy, some nice and bizarre characters and it comes with a distrust, a distrust that a bizarre group of a 2 thiefs, one tree, one servant and one strong men, but this distrust is surprisingly broken when in the end you realize that they actually deal with the situation, this is the kind of surprise that we don't see that usual in actual days movies, just outstanding.… Expand
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RainwholeOct 20, 2014
It's hard to find flaws on a movie that's so well throughout without taking itself too serious. I'm not surprised that this movie was so good, for I love James Gunn previous work. What is a pleasant surprise is how this is now the bestIt's hard to find flaws on a movie that's so well throughout without taking itself too serious. I'm not surprised that this movie was so good, for I love James Gunn previous work. What is a pleasant surprise is how this is now the best Marvel movie I've ever watched (the original Iron Man has is finally dethroned)

All I can say is: go see it. Be prepared to fall in love with the best character assemble since the original Star Wars. The best compliment I can give Guardians of the Galaxy, is that it feels like the love child of Star Wars with Back to the Future. A sci-fi odyssey filled with character and humor. This movie is NOT to be missed.… Expand
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Jim222001Apr 14, 2015
August usually gives us the movies not good enough for May, June or July. Like Alien vs Predator for example. Guardians of the Galaxy however is easily the best movie of the entire summer.
The film is fresh, funny and fun throughout. WhileAugust usually gives us the movies not good enough for May, June or July. Like Alien vs Predator for example. Guardians of the Galaxy however is easily the best movie of the entire summer.
The film is fresh, funny and fun throughout. While the cast has great exchanges throughout with tons of smart lines. Rocket (Bradley Cooper) may not sound Australian like some complain about but Cooper did a great job nevertheless. And Chris Pratt gives the star making performance everyone expected. He gives us a new wisecracking hero to root for.… Expand
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sponkeymonkeyOct 24, 2014
Definantly one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. There was action on top of the hilartious humor in this movie. I was so excited to see this movie and it went beyond my expectations. Its got comedy, action, and some cute scenes hiddnDefinantly one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. There was action on top of the hilartious humor in this movie. I was so excited to see this movie and it went beyond my expectations. Its got comedy, action, and some cute scenes hiddn in there as well… Expand
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Red-Opposom-098Apr 25, 2015
To start things off the movie is good but not as good as people are saying it is, the film does drag on a bit in some parts but it gets really interesting when the final act happens, most of the potential is used in this movie but some partsTo start things off the movie is good but not as good as people are saying it is, the film does drag on a bit in some parts but it gets really interesting when the final act happens, most of the potential is used in this movie but some parts were lacking of some sort. My main gripe is that the villain is really under developed. One of the main reasons I like this movie is that it's basically Star Wars and Star Trek combined. I'd say its a really enjoyable movie.… Expand
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JackharryOct 28, 2014
That's really amazing movie .... Specially Starlord looking astonishing in his costumes like Jacket and Coat and this time I decide to buy a Guardians of the Galaxy Coat from "Slimfit Jackets" online store. Really inspiring by Peter Quill :-)
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ThaDevilofRomeOct 29, 2014
The humor of Guardians of the Galaxy is what sets it apart from other recent Marvel movies. The humor allows for some memorable characters, two that stick out are Rocket Raccoon and Gamora. One of the main things I absolutely loved aboutThe humor of Guardians of the Galaxy is what sets it apart from other recent Marvel movies. The humor allows for some memorable characters, two that stick out are Rocket Raccoon and Gamora. One of the main things I absolutely loved about Guardians of the Galaxy was the atmosphere. When I say atmosphere I mean how lived in the world feels and the backdrops. I just love the way the planet Xander looks and feels. Star Lord's ship feels lived in and disgusting, and I love it. I love almost everything about this movie. I give it a nine because I have extremely high standards for movies, so a nine is acclaim. This movie deserves the rave reviews. I absolutely feel immersed in the universe this movie creates and I can't wait to see the group again, someday.… Expand
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TheFilmFanaticNov 2, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy is the greatest Marvel film released to date. It is a brilliant science fiction set in the Marvel Universe without the presence of superheroes. Everything in this film is astonishing from the script and direction toGuardians of the Galaxy is the greatest Marvel film released to date. It is a brilliant science fiction set in the Marvel Universe without the presence of superheroes. Everything in this film is astonishing from the script and direction to the special effects and visual masterpiece bestowed upon the audience. The film uses the perfect blend of action, sci-fi, charm, wit and comedy seen most noticeably through the story's protagonist, Star-Lord, that gives merit to its sole place as this year's biggest blockbuster.… Expand
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zombification93Nov 25, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic movie. Full of action, fun comedy, breathtaking environments, sound story, groovy music and lovable characters. James Gunn sure does take you on an epic sci-fi adventure.
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papeadojhonDec 8, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy combina todos los géneros y crea una mezcla que hace de esta pelicula, en mi opinión, una entrega aceptable de MARVEL. Aunque en muchos aspectos no la hace una de las mejores.
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guigamsoaresNov 29, 2014
One of the best films of the year and the best of marvel already done , many great actors and can masterfully shows a mood tone with incredible action scenes
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LaraRNov 17, 2014
What I've heard from my friends is that this is the best marvel movie they've seen so far but it didn't give me that impression. I think it was just as amazing as the Avengers. I really did love watching this film though! It had action,What I've heard from my friends is that this is the best marvel movie they've seen so far but it didn't give me that impression. I think it was just as amazing as the Avengers. I really did love watching this film though! It had action, drama, comedy, thriller, romance(between Groot and Rocket) and of course sci-fi. Need I say more? This film will not leave you disappointed.… Expand
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matiigoDec 11, 2014
To everyone out there saying stuff like: "The Transformers movies are just dumb fun" or "You just are incapable of turning your brain off and watch a movie", I'll say this: this HERE is dumb fun (and not that dumb, actually). I have never hadTo everyone out there saying stuff like: "The Transformers movies are just dumb fun" or "You just are incapable of turning your brain off and watch a movie", I'll say this: this HERE is dumb fun (and not that dumb, actually). I have never had so much fun in a movie theater; everyone was just having such a good time. There wasn't a point in this movie were I yawned. Sure, it was relentless, but while stuff like the "Transformers" movies are relentless and annoyingly brainless, this one was relentless AND actually fun. Also, this movie has actual effort put into it. It cared about the plot (which is, I cannot lie, like every Marvel movie ever), the characters, the setting, the music (which is freakin' awesome) and, surprisingly, the comedy (there was stuff in this movie which had everyone laughing for a solid minute).
Now, I seriously want a Rocket Raccoon movie.… Expand
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RabbitotheTDec 16, 2014
I don't think I could articulate enough good things about this movie without continuously repeating myself. So, let me just say this: Of all the Marvel movies out now, this is the best hands down. 10/10
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andrebarrosoDec 19, 2014
I only went to the movie theater to watch "Guardians of the Galaxy" because of the MARVEL logo. This movie proved me this: never judge by the trailer.
Director James Gunn took a non very well known MARVEL comic book series and turned it intoI only went to the movie theater to watch "Guardians of the Galaxy" because of the MARVEL logo. This movie proved me this: never judge by the trailer.
Director James Gunn took a non very well known MARVEL comic book series and turned it into one of the best comic book adaptations ever. It has extremely well worked and intense actions sequences and the comedy dominates the movie, always with great references. This is one of those adaptations, even if you don't enjoy super-hero movies or sci-fi, but it's worth the time of a Saturday night.… Expand
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danippMar 13, 2015
Amazing. An extremely funny superhero film, with likeable main characters and great action sequences. The five heroes were very well developed and share hilarious scenes together. On the other hand, villains didn't receive a lot of attentionAmazing. An extremely funny superhero film, with likeable main characters and great action sequences. The five heroes were very well developed and share hilarious scenes together. On the other hand, villains didn't receive a lot of attention when it comes to their history and the supporting cast was poorly used (specially Del Toro and Close). Besides, we have cliché in a lot of scenes, something common in this genre. Thanks to characters' chemistry and entertaining script, along with the rocky soundtrack filled with classics from the 60's and 70's, Guardians o the Galaxy is the kind of superhero film that everybody loves. You will definitely have un while watching it.… Expand
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deathmachineptMay 29, 2016
NO MARVEL ****

This is Star Wars ... like 30mins into the movie I felt on my chest a feeling that I just felt the first time I saw Star Wars New Hope The passing, the anti-hero, the good and evil, the mysterious worlds, weapons, speciesNO MARVEL ****

This is Star Wars ... like 30mins into the movie I felt on my chest a feeling that I just felt the first time I saw Star Wars New Hope

The passing, the anti-hero, the good and evil, the mysterious worlds, weapons, species and lore and above it all the crew of the ship and how they come all together was so amazing and I didn't feel the CGI maybe because I was so engaged with the story and the music is well chosen :)

I pray that marvel doesn't bring the others hero crap into guardians 2 and keeps more in this universe.

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jacobkendall234Dec 25, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy in my opinion and I think in everyone else's opinion is by far the BEST MARVEL MOVIE to come out. It's got such great humor. Also in the director's chair I don't think that anyone else (and I do mean anyone) could haveGuardians of the Galaxy in my opinion and I think in everyone else's opinion is by far the BEST MARVEL MOVIE to come out. It's got such great humor. Also in the director's chair I don't think that anyone else (and I do mean anyone) could have pulled off what James Gunn did with this wonderful sci-fi film. Just one word AWESOME!!!!!!!! Watch it you wont be disappointed. Wonderful and cool and amazing and just beautiful to look at. AWESOME MOVIE!!!!!!!!… Expand
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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy was an ambitious project that absolutely paid off, with some phenomenal visuals, some great action, some well done emotional moments, and some truly hilarious moments. This is definitely one of Marvel's strongest films.
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mustafa18182Jan 4, 2015
The Guardians film is unbelievable. It is very quirky and contains adult and childish humor. This is the start of a new Marvel phase and - so far - its going great! The film is a great family film and enjoyable for all. For this film itThe Guardians film is unbelievable. It is very quirky and contains adult and childish humor. This is the start of a new Marvel phase and - so far - its going great! The film is a great family film and enjoyable for all. For this film it doesn't matter whether you read comics or not. It is a must watch!… Expand
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heathermMay 13, 2015
I recently saw this movie for the second time, and I was surprised by how well it held up to a second viewing. I don't think there were new things that I noticed, but the jokes fell just as well the second time, and it was just as much funI recently saw this movie for the second time, and I was surprised by how well it held up to a second viewing. I don't think there were new things that I noticed, but the jokes fell just as well the second time, and it was just as much fun to watch the actions unroll. Bradley Cooper's raccoon is voiced perfectly, and gives some of the funniest lines of the movie, particularly in his interactions with Groot. The visual effects and makeup were all interesting and original and really well done; it was neat to see people in red and green and blue, and I like that they didn't go to any trouble explaining history or dynamics, and leaving the audience to mostly tease out the relevant details for themselves. The ending was a bit predictable in its happy fuzzy feelings and sense of adventure, but it was entirely appropriate to the movie and it worked really well. Guardians of the Galaxy has some of the best aspects of the comic book movie genre in the neat, creative environment of outer space. Super fun.… Expand
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jlittle1404Jan 7, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rocket-"His people are literal so it will just go over his head!" Drax- "Nothing would go over my head! My reflexes are to quick! I would catch it!" I give this movie a 8 out of 10... Not being a fan of the guardians growing up I was pleasantly suprised! They did a great job casting characters. It's a movie the whole family can enjoy with action, comedy, drama an keeps you interested even if you weren't a Guardians of the Galaxy fan before. Check it out its worth it!… Expand
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FeralsteveJan 7, 2015
A good satisfying lighthearted sci fi actioner from Marvel. My main gripe would be that we get what ultimately is a weak villain, but other than that, the action is good and the comedy is well timed.
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TheLatinoCriticJan 19, 2015
GOTG is a movie that everyone will enjoy. GOTG is one of the best movies of 2014. I am really happy because this film is nominated for 2 Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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Sir_PantysonFeb 1, 2015
Watched the movie in theaters the first week it came out. It made me want to read the comics. Aside from Spawn and Spiderman, I don't even read comics.
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BrownFeb 1, 2015
Another excellent and enjoyable movie from Marvel, but by no means the Second Coming. What it lacks in villain characterization and meaningful plot development, 'Guardians' makes up for with sharp wit and abundant '80s pop culture references.Another excellent and enjoyable movie from Marvel, but by no means the Second Coming. What it lacks in villain characterization and meaningful plot development, 'Guardians' makes up for with sharp wit and abundant '80s pop culture references. Chris Pratt continues to be a likable, abet bumbling wannabe-antihero, and Batista proves surprisingly good as Drax. 8/10… Expand
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