Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)- Short Movie review

  

Plot Summary:

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team-the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits-Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand-with the galaxy's fate in the balance. (C) Walt Disney

Movie Specs:

Rating- PG-13

Sex and Nudity- 3/10 (Cris Pratt's gratuitous shirtless scenes)

Language- 4/10 (insults and inappropriate gestures)

Violence- 5/10 (alien warfare!!)

Drugs-0/10 (no drugs)

Length- 2hrs 1 min

Review:

Walt Disney Studios will enjoy well-deserved profits this film rakes in. The movie’s quick and witty script keeps snapping you back into a good mood all through out the film. While the special effects were impressive, it refrained from become another superhero film on steroids. The awesome Last Song Syndrome inducing track was the highlight for me. 

Cris Pratt would surely be a sought after leading man after his stint as “Star Lord”. Batista was surprisingly good in his role (who knew?). What I found lacking was the teamwork and chemistry among the main cast. I guess that could be worked on as they proceed with the franchise.  This first installment definitely set the trilogy down the right path.

Fave Character:

Groot (Who would have guessed a tree could be cute and cuddly)

Least Liked Character:

Ronan (I didn’t hate him, I didn’t love him)

Fave Quote: (NV)

Rocket Raccoon: Quit smiling you idiot, we're supposed to be professionals.

Fave Scene:

Groot dancing