Rated PG-13
Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace
Written and Directed by James Gunn
The Story:
Marvel Studios heads into space with a tale of a band of ne'er do-wells led by Star-Lord (Pratt) who teams with Gamora (Saldana) Drax (Bautista) Groot (Diesel) and Rocket (Cooper) in an attempt to save the very universe that considers them to be outlaws. But heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and these Guardians of the Galaxy are about to prove to be every bit as worthy as The Avengers.
Mostly.
What to say about this film without completely echoing every other critic out there, and without revealing any spoilers?
Let's try...
This is THE Star Wars experience for the 7-12 year olds that we got to experience back in the 70s.
Not those terrible prequels that came a generation later... ick.
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Chris Pratt cements his claim to leading man/action hero/everyman action guy. In other words, if he so chooses, he could be the next big thing. His Star-Lord is equal parts Indiana Jones and John McClane, and everyman hero who can take a beating but keeps coming back for more.
Vin Diesel steals the movie out from under his co-stars with but three words...and one of the most expressive facial and body language you'll ever enjoy in a film.
You think he nailed it in Iron Giant? Wait until you catch his Groot!
Cooper instills Rocket with equal parts cockiness, snarky, charm, agression with a hint of heart. You want the mascot duo? Look no further.
These guys are the C-3P0/R2D2 combo, except, they're a lot more relevant.
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Dave Bautista is given some great dialogue which he delivers perfectly. He got the role of a lifetime, and I'm very happy to see him up on the screen.
Zoe Saldana proves that she's not a one-trick pony, put her in any franchise and she will deliver.
Lee Pace almost unrecognizable from Ned in Pushing Daisies, and he played Ronan the Accuser without mercy, a total change from what I was used to. Well done.
James Gunn, he wrote it, he directed it, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is all the better for it.
I rolled my eyes and wondered what Marvel was thinking when this movie was announced.
I humbly apologize.
This is what they were thinking, and I cannot wait to see how they follow it up in 2017, or perhaps a cameo elsewhere before then.
Bravo everyone.
I'm not sure if I will give this the edge over Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
But so far, it's Marvel running 1-2 for movie of the year.
That's impressive, and I can't wait to see what comes next.
I've got until December to make that decision.
A word of warning from some of my kids: You might want to bring a tissue along, just in case.
There's some moments in the film that will touch you beyond what you're expecting from a comic book movie.
That's James Gunn and his cast bringing an awful lot of heart to a film that is going to make you feel like a kid again before the credits roll.
They put the tagline "You're Welcome" on the poster months ago.
It wasn't cocky, it was a response to everyone who is now saying "Thank You" for making such a great movie.
Final Grade: A
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I'll be buying it, I hope it's out just in time for the holidays. Loved it.
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