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

Iron Man 3(2013)- Short Movie Review

Plot Summary:

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? (c) Disney

Movie Specs:

Rating- PG-13

Length- 1hrs 49 mins

Review:

The genius billionaire playboy philanthropist in his most vulnerable state rediscovers that Iron Man is more than the suit. This traditional plot line is costumed with all the razzle dazzle of great effects, unconventional villains and Stark's perfect comedic timing. This franchise has just extended its shelf life with this latest installment.

(PS. always always stay after the credits start rolling)

Fave Character:

Robert Downey Jr (squeal) as Tony Stark

Fave Quote:

Tony Stark/Iron Man: You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am.