The Guardians of The Galaxy

[kybearfuzz]

Normally, I’m not one of those people who have to see a movie during the special screenings, the night before a flick comes out. I don’t feel the urge to have those bragging rights or anything. I’m patient enough to avoid the spoilers until the next day or over the weekend, if it’s something I really need to see.

However, a buddy of mine texted me to see if I wanted to see The Guardians of the Galaxy at the screening last night and I couldn’t resist.

A well-muscled and furry Chris Pratt plays Peter Quinn, a human thief living in outer space who calls himself “Star-Lord.” When he heists a metallic globe for a high price, he finds himself stalked by Gamora and his former partners. With a price on his head, he is chased by bounty hunters Rocket Raccoon and the living tree Groot, all of them ending up captured and in prison. When they find out how dangerous the globe is and what it is to be used for, the group of them band together to get out of prison and stop the globe’s use.

Aside from the great special effects and battles sequences we have come to enjoy with the Marvel movies, this one is FUNNY, with lots of intentional humor all over the places, as well as a few “easter eggs” if you keep your eyes open. The Guardians are a flawed group and the flaws are what make them so fun as heroes. I admit that Rocket was my favorite and the CGI to make him come to life was awesome.

The movie also has a pretty impressive soundtrack, some great hits of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Younger folks may think the songs are new. I also believe they will have no idea what is a cassette tape or a Walkman, both being in the movie.

I’ll probably see this one again and it’s already got a spot on my DVD shelf waiting. If you like superhero movies, this one is a good one to see. There is an extra scene at the end, so don’t bail during the credits.

Happy Friday, everyone….

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Comments

[man-of-snows.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the review! Kids will know what a cassette is from other retro movies like "Perks of Being a Wallflower."

[dendren.livejournal.com]

this is one of the first movies in a long time that I am really looking forward to seeing. But booooooo... it will be at least a week til I see it, maybe almost 2, since I have to wait until Bob is back.

Considering I have spent a lifetime as a DC over Marvel fan, I am SO impressed with what Marvel has done with it's movie-verse. I wish I felt half as pumped about the upcoming Dawn of Justice film as I do about Guardians and Avengers 2.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to it!

[barak.livejournal.com]

As long as its Robert Downey Jr free, I'm on board!

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

I have heard nothing but great things about this film. I saw pics of Chris Pratt and I almost didn't recognize him. Wow.

I am stoked to see this!

[dr-tectonic.livejournal.com]

Agreed! I think it is one of my favorite Marvel movies.