I Saw A Film Today - 2

So there was a new movie that came out over the weekend. Nothing too big or important, not sure if it's going to get a lot of buzz. I mean, not many people know the property it was based off of, so I can take it easy with this one, right?

And if you believed that, I need to get a sarcasm button installed. Hello Guardians of the Galaxy, welcome to the Marvel Movie party.

Basic premise time: A group of noble outlaws flies through the galaxy, taking jobs and sometimes fighting against evil forces all while trying to make sure they keep flying.

Sounds a bit familiar, but FOX can't cancel this one.

Obligatory reference comparison!

Okay, probably not a completely fair comparison, but if you liked Firefly you'll probably be a fan of this movie. And if you've paid any attention at all to the inter-movie continuity throughout the movies leading up to Thanos, the villain will make complete sense.

I went to the screening with comic book fans, but I was the only Marvel fangirl in my particular group of four. Here's basically how the conversation went after we got out of the theater:

Emily: *incoherent screams of joy or confusion*

Robyn:  "I'm so getting this movie when it comes out times a billion. And dancing."

Josh: "Legitimately relaxing, and I could enjoy it without having to figure out what was going to happen next."

Me: ".....I know someone who dances like baby Groot."

You know who you are.

Overall, we all liked it! This was how the Guardians came together, and gave the basic origin stories of the group and how they got started. Unfortunately we did not get to see the pure extent of Rocket Raccoon's mechanical nohow. Or his guns. And rockets. And guns on rockets. 

Always in moderation, of course.

Of course, this won't be the last time we see the Guardians, so there's always room for a larger arsenal. Bradley Cooper did a good job bringing all of the sass and attitude of the foulmouthed raccoon, and I can't wait to see him in the Marvel Universe again. Peter "Star Lord" Quill was excellent, and Chris Pratt played him amazingly. All of the references to the 80's before Quill was abducted landed well, and he had all the confidence that was needed to play what essentially is a cross between Captain Kirk and Malcolm Reynolds.

Drax and Gamora played off each other very well, and I loved the performances. Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista were very good, and helped to ground the more comical characters in reality. Vin Diesel, if he did any of the motion casting, deserves a lot of credit. Either way, he played those four words very well in different ways. Extra props to the former Doctor's Companion Karen Gillan, who played Gamora's sister Nebula. Really can't wait to see her in the next movie with Thanos. 

Love the dedication

Guardians of the Galaxy is definitely worth seeing, and one of the funniest romps I've had in a while. The actors were amazing, the soundtrack was actually relevant to the plot and wonderful. If you get the chance to see it, do it.

And after you see it, now you'll know why I have to re-watch Footloose.