So, I saw Guardians of the Galaxy and I have this to say: I actually thanked Gunn for creating the movie as I left the theater. Guardians could be the quintessential throwback space movie.
I mean, you got a hero listening to old tunes on a Walkman, and then he goes on to make references to classic movies(I admit, that "Footloose Legend" thing was quite funny). And then there's the atmosphere of a space opera movie with a bunch of misfits(sounds like that one movie I know).
Anyway, I was overly surprised to see Thanos and Howard the Duck in the movie. I know, I'm ready to see Howard in the movie, but yo, Gunn really made one last joke by the end with Howard in it.
I'll just start talking about Groot. Man, Groot. How can I start? He's this innocent character in the group and then just goes all hero by the end. And then you realize he's played by Vin Diesel and then MIND = BLOWN. You''ll really believe Groot is not played by Vin just cause Vin rally played the role too damn well.
And then with Rocket. Bradley Cooper really works as the badass raccoon. He just goes all crazy as Rocket. All the scenes with him are absolutely LOL-worthy.
Star-Lord. His character was given quite enough backstory on how he got on Xandar on the first place. Was quite hilarious on some scenes, but knowing it's Chris Pratt, I expected he'd be quite hilarious.
Gamora. Zoe Saldana ain't no stranger to playing assassins, having played one in Colombiana and other movies. But hey, she also did good, and her character development from being a ruthless assassin to being a ruthless assassin with a heart is amazing.
Drax. I never saw Batista in other movies yet, but his acting is quite good. The character was badass on some fight scenes and all fight scenes.
Generally, the movie is a fun is a fun adventure movie. You could laugh with some scenes in the movie and then be thrilled in the next one. Gunn really had balance in the movie having it not too serious and not too comedic. Overall, a good flick with your Guardians of the Galaxy.
P.S. Baby Groot dancing to Jackson 5 is so f'kin cute.
