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This film is based off characters created by Marvel Comics. Shortly after the death of his mother, Peter Quill is abducted by alien thieves. Years later, Peter steals an orb coveted by Ronan the Accuser and Thanos. Each will do anything to obtain this powerful object. Peter Quill, and his prison escapee's will try to stop them.
This film was directed by James Gunn. This film, from its success, will become a franchise starter. There is a lot familiar to modern super hero fans. However, this film makes the super hero genre available for science fiction audiences. The light heartedness comes from the breaking the familiar emotional mood or romantic mood with character comedy that works for the film. The story has the most unusual beginning that sets the light felt emotional tone for the film. It also makes the film more than just a comical action showcase. The remainder of film's story remains just as strange in that it takes very dark moments and satires them with the character's reactions. The story itself frequently changes narratives to establish the world around these characters. Interesting enough, it adds more to the Avenger's universe. Making this fit into the Avenger's world, and creating a new one, works for the film but was unnecessary. This could've very easily been a stand alone franchise. Audiences who have not seen the Avenger's, or any form of film connected to it, may not get all the additional characters and references. This film also stands apart from modern superhero films in that it also has more open sexual references without any actual sex. Alongside the comedy is action. The action is different in that it is more computer animated based than physical. A lot of this film is computer animated; which creates a lot of stunning visual sequences. The music is all classic rock style which is unusual for science fiction films-but it gives a classic feeling to it. There are two ending sequences to this film, and only one should be seen. The first appears directly after the film and is adorable. The second does not tell anything about future films, but reminds audiences of a past film (Howard the Duck). This film had a lot that could've gone wrong, but managed to make it work very well.
The cast worked well together keeping the film from becoming over the top or cheesy. Chris Pratt played the role of Peter Quill. He offered a new image to the male super hero in that he isn't always perfect. A lot of the time he says the wrong things and prefers being a thief to a hero. He also offers the film a lot of comedy by not being the typical male hero. Zoe Saldana played the role of Gamora. She did return to a familiar female action hero role, but she kept this character realistic through her lack of understanding. Dave Bautista played the role of Drax. His character was the most heartfelt, but also comedic. His character's brutality was not overplayed. Bradley Cooper voiced the character Rocket. His character was highly crude, but in an understandable way. Vin Diesel voiced the character Groot. With only a single line, his character became (surprisingly) the most sincere and impressive on screen performance. Lee Pace played the role of Ronan the Accuser. He created a great villain that stood alongside of Thanos. Karen Gillan played the role of Nebula. From a Doctor Who hero to a Marvel villain worked great. Michael Rooker played the role of Yondu Udonta. He was his familiar comedic self on screen.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great addition to the Marvel universe, and a great comedic summer science fiction film.
Answer to last blog: Director Akiva Goldsman did not produce the film After Earth that featured Will Smith.
Que: What other film has actor Lee Pace starred in?
Riddick
Transformers: Age of Extinction
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
