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Matt Vs. Guardians of the Galaxy


Guardians of the Galaxy is one of Marvel's more out there properties that I could not believe would reach the big screen certainly not before a Justice League film. However it is 2014 and here we are. Guardians of the Galaxy stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, David Bautisa, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel though Diesel and Cooper are voicing CGI characters. The story is simple. A band of outlaws must work together to stop a fanatic from using the ultimate power to destroy a planet. However unlike other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the plot is loosely connected excluding brief cameos from The Collector and Thanos.  Chrus Pratt starrs as Peter Quill, a human thief  who comes across a mystical orbof unfathomable power. Soon he is joined by Groot and Rocket Raccoon voiced by Disell and Cooper who are bounty hunters attempting to capture him and Gamora an alien assassin who is trying to kill him and recover the orb. Pratt is great in his role but  Groot and Rocket truly stole the show for me. John Reilly and Merle from The Walking Dead join in add to the humor in their supporting roles. I originally was not going to see  the film but the excellent teaser trailers changed my mind.  The film features a sound track rife in with hits from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Normally classics would be jarring in a Sci-Fi films but given the importance of Peter's 80s cassette player, this inclusion enriches the experience.


The movie currently in theaters and has been a top grossing film at the box office. despite the  obscurity of its comic roots. Now so go watch it and just be sure to not have your brain running on all cylinders while seeing it.  

 The film's entertainment value did not allow me to overlook its missteps. The plot has been done before and the characterization of Gamora and the main villain Ronan the Accuser could have been more compelling. One of the major problems I had with the film was that so many of the aliens all spoke English  and appeared indistinguishable from humans.  It took my suspension of disbelief a bit too far As far as summer blockbusters go this is definitely one wouldn't mine eating popcorn to on a hot summer day. Guardians of the Galaxy is a good movie, providing a mix between a watered down Star Wars and mixing it with some cheeky humor from Independence Day. If you are a fan of the  Marvel Cinematic Universe and the two aforementioned films you will not be disappointed by Guardians of the Galaxy.

 However this post will end on Groot. The lovable, horrifying tree of three words surprisingly warmed my heart. After doing some yardwork I was hit with some inspiration and threw this 'masterwork' together. Now off to listen to Awesome Mix Vol. 1




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