Guardians of the Galaxy Guardians Of The Galaxy- User Review Thread. SPOILERS!

I LOVED this. First MARVEL movie I have loved. I know I'm the only one but Marvel films just don't do it for me. But this was fantastic. I actually like that it didn't feel too tied to the other Marvel movies. I'm a fan of Gunn ( love Slither and Super), so I was always going to see this one, I just wasnt ready for how awesome it was. I mean I had faith in Gunn, but he went well beyond my expectations. I guess I thought Marvel might shackle him down, but this felt like a Gunn film. So many great moments in this. I've seen people say the action wasn't that great but I thought it was well done and fun. I'm going to see this thing a couple times in theaters. I'm ready for GOTG 2.
 
Ah,so I've finally seen this film tonight and it.....wasn't quite what I was expecting-or was it?

Now I'll start by saying I knew literally nothing about the characters before seeing the film.I chose not to read much about the production or any of the comics as to have a pretty fresh slate to go by.

In short,I was kinda hoping to be blown away,given the rampant rave reviews and huge box office,but I what I got was more in the line of Pleasant Satisfaction.

I enjoyed the characters very much.All the actors did great.I have no complaints with any of them.I don't think any of the main characters got short shrift.I thought The Collector would have a bigger part.

The movie started out pretty somber with the death of StarLord's mom,and that kinda threw me.'I thought this was supposed to be funny.Y'know,talking raccoon and all.' I found the way StarLord connected with his mom after she passed through her favorite music quite touching.It probably hit me more,since I'm presumably StarLord's age,and my Mum has much the same playlist ("I'm not in Love" by 10cc,Ain't no mountain high enough",etc.)

Most of the comedy worked.I liked the gag with the prosthetic leg and the Footloose reference the most.I also liked StarLord's dance moves in front of Ronan.:woot:

As for the villains,I can kinda understand some of the complaints with the sort of sketchy motivation of Ronan the Accuser,but personally I loved every second he was in.He looked like Zartan from G.I Joe to me.:woot: Too bad they killed him off.Nebula was the one that struck me as not being totally fleshed out,but she looked to be blatantly left on the table for a sequel.
Thanos......not really feeling the presence (maybe it's Brolin's voice?) he should be exhibiting.And quite frankly,what the deuce is up with them Infinity Stones?We've been introduced to 3 already,and Thanos doesn't seem at all close to owning one.

I thought the ship battle with them becoming a "net" was very creative and original.The visuals all looked great.

So,all in all,I had a fun time,which is all I ask,really.But I didn't really consider it among the all time best CBMs.Perhaps the fact that I didn't have a previous interest in the characters like I did with Cap,Stark & Hulk worked against me in this instance.I didn't find myself giddy with the prospect of a sequel.I'll probably see it again in theaters,and I'm guessing this is the kinda movie that really needs repeated viewing for the most impact.But,I kinda have to wonder if the film didn't have "Marvel" plastered over the title and I just caught the film at midnight on a cable channel,would I just consider it nothing more than"an amusing romp"?Honestly speaking?Probably.
 
I LOVED this. First MARVEL movie I have loved. I know I'm the only one but Marvel films just don't do it for me. But this was fantastic. I actually like that it didn't feel too tied to the other Marvel movies. I'm a fan of Gunn ( love Slither and Super), so I was always going to see this one, I just wasnt ready for how awesome it was. I mean I had faith in Gunn, but he went well beyond my expectations. I guess I thought Marvel might shackle him down, but this felt like a Gunn film. So many great moments in this. I've seen people say the action wasn't that great but I thought it was well done and fun. I'm going to see this thing a couple times in theaters. I'm ready for GOTG 2.

Funny but thats pretty much what i've been hearing. To be honest that sentiment surprised me cuz I wasn't aware there was those that don't feel connected or emotionally vested in Marvel. Two guys at my job in particular and now u. But despite the Marvel affiliation, as opposed to others like myself where the Marvel connection is a huge plus, they both loved it and proclaimed it as Marvel's best movie by a long shot. I loved it as well but cant call it greater than Cap2 but I will say it was every bit as enjoyable and on par w.it, IMO.
 
Just back from my fourth and final viewing of this on the big screen.

Cant wait for the Blu-ray release now. Hurry up Marvel!
 
Great movie! Maybe the best Marvel Studios movie. Better than The Avengers.

4/5
 
One of my favorite things about this was how much Gamora was in this. I was expecting her to have the amount of screentime Drax did and to be written far more poorly. Though there were some problems (fighting skills), she seemed to be almost Quill-level in importance.
 
Taking a bunch of my family members to see this movie again tonight. I thought it was amazing during the first viewing. I`m hoping the 2nd viewing will be just as awesome!
 
Saw the movie opening day, but just getting a chance to comment. I liked the movie a lot. Went with my little sister at midnight (she unfortunately fell asleep a couple times).

Character-wise
Star-Lord impressed me about as much as I'd hoped. (great!)
Rocket impressed me slightly less than I'd hoped. (good)
Groot impressed me a lot more than I'd hoped (AMAZING)
Ronan, Drax and Gamora impressed me slightly more than I'd hoped. (good)
The Collector and Nebula impressed me about as much as I'd hoped. (decent)
Thanos and The Nova Corps impressed me slightly less than I'd hoped. (average)

Overall a win in the realm of characters.

The plot held together pretty well, I did feel a bond between the characters which was important to the film. They were a tad too lovey for outlaws, but it made sense once their backstories were fleshed out. I like that everyone got some time to interact with each of the others. Except maybe for the Gamora/Rocket combination.

It really got me more excited for GotG 2 than it did for Avengers 2. Which is awesome. I really can't wait to see Adam Warlock (he damn well better be in GotG2). I figure the plot could involve the Guardians seeking out another infinity stone after speaking with the Collector again about the Soul Gem in the escaped Adam Warlock's forehead.
 
So the film finally opened here today and I just got back. I kinda went in blind with this movie not really knowing much about the comic and avoided repeated viewings of the trailers, although I was looking forward to it based purely on the concept alone. The result is a film that starts off painfully slow but gradually finds its feet in the second half of the movie delivering a fun ride with decent characters, great design and entertaining action.

Main issue of the film for me was the extremely slow opening 30-40 mins, this is where the film almost lost me and had me questioning just how it was getting the praise it did. It just felt like a really long winded introduction for each character that overstayed its welcome, bordering on tedious. Even the jokes felt extremely flat and forced during this period. Once they team up however the movie relaxes a bit more and the fun truly begins. It may be yet another McGuffin plot with some uninteresting villain whose name you can't really remember trying to destroy something but for the most part it works as the film doesn't take itself too seriously.

The Guardian themselves are pretty good, Chris Pratt seems a good fit for Star Lord, hallmarks of the classic loveable rogue type of character with a performance that feels like a mix of Captain Kirk and Han Solo. Zoe Saldana isn't asked to do a hell of a lot to be honest, but she has good chemistry with Pratt for the most part. Bautista is without doubt the weakest of the cast which isn't really a surprise to be honest, he just does his thing as pretty much I expected him to. Rocket and Groot a pretty good although I don't think either really shined as much as I was hoping for. Rocket's backstory is very interesting but I don't think the character was executed as well as he could have been, I frankly felt there was too much trying to make him the center of attention throughout simply because of the novelty of the character. But overall the team works well together and by the final act of the film you feel pumped for them to save the day.

The last half of the film is where the movie begins to shine and the final action set piece is wonderfully shot with some very unique designs. The noticeable thing about the movie is just how vibrant it is colour wise in contrast to recent Marvel films. It almost feels like the entire colour pallet was used for this film. Also to the film's credit it does take the time to have a few emotional beats that are played out nicely throughout for each character, although some work better than others. Star Lords and Rockets arcs works the best, Dax and Gamora's not so much.

Overall it's a satisfying movie once you get past the first half of the film, albeit probably a little overpraised, I do think this suffers a little from origin story syndrome. As much as it brings a much needed vibrancy to the sci-fi genre which all too often relies on depressing and dark textures it's still not exactly bringing anything dramatically new to the table. But it works for the most part, I have a feeling a follow up film will have a much better footing to go off than this, so I look forward to seeing what happens next.

A decent but not spectacular 7/10.
 
I have one complaint with this movie, i thought it would be funnier, other than that I like it.
 
10/10

Best CBM ever for me, everything a CBM should be, fun, exciting, whilst still telling a compelling story, with characters that learn and change.

BEST thing to ever come out of Marvel Studios, I'm suitably blown away, absolutely astounding stuff.

Flawless for me, nothing I'd change, it was fun, and moving. Just amazing stuff.

If anyone is on the fence about seeing it, jump the fence, and see the movie, just awesome awesome stuff. Laughed the whole time!!

Loved the opening scene, seeing Chris Pratt walk in, relaxed, singing into the mouths of space rat things, with the Title Blaring up in big letters, it's the Star Wars of CBMS.

This is coming from the guy who thought this movie was toast.

Best year ever for CBMS for me!
 
Just saw it for a second time and it sucked ! SAID NOBODY EVER !

Nope, I stand by my original review, a fantastic and fun film.

Yeah, the story's a bit thin, but this isn't Shakespeare or Tolstoy, so who
cares. Man this is what "pure entertainment" is all about.

YOu go to a Michael Bay film and feel like you've been punched in the head, but this film was sheer joy to watch.

Also, probably the best use of 3D in any film I've ever seen (Pacific Rim being the second best) . Instead of begrudging the extra cost, I was actually looking forward to the 3D experience.

So I might go 9.5/10, to be honest no film is a 10/10, because no film
is perfect, but for entertainment value at least this film is
pretty damn close.

Nicely played Marvel, very nice !
 
There are a few people in the ratings poll that gave it a 5 or 4.Just sayin'.
 
I only wish it was longer because I couldn't get enough....wanted Gamora and Nebula fight to be longer and for Ronan to survive
 
LOVED it! I thought it fleshed out the core guardians perfectly, Rocket was genius, Drax was unwittingly hilarious, Groot was adorable and fierce at the same time and Starlord was the goofball I hoped for. Gamora was the only weak link imo but her action in the Kyln was pretty cool. Ronan was a complete badass, I only wish they gave him more screen time.

Nebula was a write off for me, so was Korath. Yondu was surprisingly great and I cant wait to see more of him in the sequel. I thought the film was the perfect balance of humor and emotion plus jaw dropping, high octane action. Easily the most pure enjoyment i've had with a Marvel film (outside of Avengers) and my fav origin so far.

Check out my full review here if your interested :D

http://otlnews.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/guardians-of-the-galaxy-review/
 
Saw it last night and absolutely loved it, i really liked the team dynamic and how well they bounced off each other, great chemistry with the main cast

really enjoyed lee pace as Ronin, i liked Karen's performance as Nebula, completely bias though because she is my favourite doctor who companion, as many have sad perfect blend of action, comedy and heart

9/10

The After Credits scene made me legitimately laugh out loud
 
Just watched the movie. Probably the worst Marvel film to date (for me) and probably one of the worst films I've ever seen. It wasn't OVERLY bad, I just didn't think it was well-executed.

Quill is my standard, run-of-the-gun favorite character, so I enjoyed him. Although his personality is far from Boba Fett's, he had that same 'rogue' type of persona about him what with the pistols, helmet, and ankle-jetpacks. Groot was a pretty good character and I enjoyed him. Nebula was someone I was looking forward to, and I really enjoyed her, but I was disappointed she didn't play a larger role, although she probably didn't have much of a role to fill other than being Gamora's rival.

Did not much like Gamora, Rocket, or Drax, and I was REALLY hyped to see Gamora so I was a bit let down at how everything played out.

One thing I REALLY liked was how everyone in the group played a pivotal role in the outcome of the movie, unlike the Avengers where people like Hawkeye and Cap played almost no role at all (although that's open for debate, but I don't wanna argue about it).

The dancing throughout the film was something I didn't find to amusing. Ronan's design, the way he was killed, and his presence in the movie was extremely disappointing. The cinematic shots of the cities and whatnot was really good, but I didn't much care for the design of any aliens.

Overall the movie was just... just terrible for me. Maybe it can find kindling in the blu-ray IF I get it, but I was ready to leave the theaters 30 minutes into the movie.

Yondu... wow, I'd really like to see more of him. Merle!

(Thank God Cosmo was only a cameo and not an actual character)
 
LOVED it! I thought it fleshed out the core guardians perfectly, Rocket was genius, Drax was unwittingly hilarious, Groot was adorable and fierce at the same time and Starlord was the goofball I hoped for. Gamora was the only weak link imo but her action in the Kyln was pretty cool. Ronan was a complete badass, I only wish they gave him more screen time.

Nebula was a write off for me, so was Korath. Yondu was surprisingly great and I cant wait to see more of him in the sequel. I thought the film was the perfect balance of humor and emotion plus jaw dropping, high octane action. Easily the most pure enjoyment i've had with a Marvel film (outside of Avengers) and my fav origin so far.

Check out my full review here if your interested :D

http://otlnews.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/guardians-of-the-galaxy-review/

Dude ! totally agree, Nebula was *****y but otherwise just window dressing ( although it's hillarious when she's slagging off Gamora and Drax blasts her "Nobody talks to my friends like that" ). Totally agree that Gamora was the weak link, maybe in the sequel they'll do a bit more with her character. Korath ? Well other than the "Who ?" line really didn't need to be in the film.

Ronan was an enormous badass - I think he did a fantastic job with the time he got, and his presence was felt throughout the film. Boy, Lee Pace is a really credible villain, something I wasn't expecting. We're so used to likeable villains, like Loki, it's great to have a villain who's just an utter irredeemable monster, I couldn't wait for him to die !

I think Rocket Raccoon has to be the best CGI character since Gollum, he stole every scene, as you say "genius"
 
Just watched the movie. Probably the worst Marvel film to date (for me) and probably one of the worst films I've ever seen. It wasn't OVERLY bad, I just didn't think it was well-executed.

Quill is my standard, run-of-the-gun favorite character, so I enjoyed him. Although his personality is far from Boba Fett's, he had that same 'rogue' type of persona about him what with the pistols, helmet, and ankle-jetpacks. Groot was a pretty good character and I enjoyed him. Nebula was someone I was looking forward to, and I really enjoyed her, but I was disappointed she didn't play a larger role, although she probably didn't have much of a role to fill other than being Gamora's rival.

Did not much like Gamora, Rocket, or Drax, and I was REALLY hyped to see Gamora so I was a bit let down at how everything played out.

One thing I REALLY liked was how everyone in the group played a pivotal role in the outcome of the movie, unlike the Avengers where people like Hawkeye and Cap played almost no role at all (although that's open for debate, but I don't wanna argue about it).

The dancing throughout the film was something I didn't find to amusing. Ronan's design, the way he was killed, and his presence in the movie was extremely disappointing. The cinematic shots of the cities and whatnot was really good, but I didn't much care for the design of any aliens.

Overall the movie was just... just terrible for me. Maybe it can find kindling in the blu-ray IF I get it, but I was ready to leave the theaters 30 minutes into the movie.

Yondu... wow, I'd really like to see more of him. Merle!

(Thank God Cosmo was only a cameo and not an actual character)

Opposite day isn't until next month, bro. :o
 
Opposite day isn't until next month, bro. :o

Well expect a good review next month.

EDIT: I WILL say that I might would have liked it better if Vance Astro was in the movie. Take out Ronan, fix Gamora/Drax, remove the dancing, redo the ending (I was expecting some awesome-ass battle between the Guardians and Ronan), remove the Collector, make Nebula a more prominent figure, and if you're gonna include Dale you might as well include Brennan too; if only Ronan was played by Mr. Doback...
 
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Well expect a good review next month.

EDIT: I WILL say that I might would have liked it better if Vance Astro was in the movie. Take out Ronan, fix Gamora/Drax, remove the dancing, redo the ending (I was expecting some awesome-ass battle between the Guardians and Ronan), remove the Collector, make Nebula a more prominent figure, and if you're gonna include Dale you might as well include Brennan too; if only Ronan was played by Mr. Doback...
So basically you want a whole other movie than what we got. I think we found out you're a big outlier here in terms of actually liking what was in the movie since it seems just about every poster here didn't think it was terrible. I'm not sure Vance Astro would have added what you hoped he would except for another Earthling on the team. Ronan, while being a big shallow and underused, was not a terrible villain when compared to previous Marvel villains. I'm not exactly sure what was wrong with Drax/Gamora, except for not having as many fights showcasing their skill. The dancing was a fun element that kept some fun in the movie. The ending was fine since it sort of fit in with how comedic the film was up to that point. The Collector was a way to do some exposition and tie-in to the other MCU films by showing the Infinity Gems. You final two suggestions are meh.
 
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Just watched the movie. Probably the worst Marvel film to date (for me) and probably one of the worst films I've ever seen. It wasn't OVERLY bad, I just didn't think it was well-executed.

You didn't like the film, that's perfectly fine. The thing that annoys me though, is "probably one of the worst films I've ever seen." You obviously haven't watched many movies, or like most users over at IMDB you are heavily exaggerating.

Especially when you pointed out things that you did like.
 
Yeah that was hyperbolic. But let's set a good example here. All opinions, even outliers, are welcome. personally I'm shocked there aren't more negative reviews given the films idiosyncrasies.
 

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