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[whatsinaname]

PSA: GOTG vol 1 is 50% off on IST.

http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/GOTG-BY-ABNETT-AND-LANNING-COMPLETE-COLL-TP-VOL-01/APR140786

 

[Experien]

Except the post credits scene for Thor: The Dark World leads directly into Guardians.

I guess, The Collector is in GotG, about it. As of right now, they don't feel super connected. Of course Avengers 2 and other movies will ground it to earth (I'm so punny!).

 

[Showaddy]

I also feel like Gunn might be hinting at Strange as the post-credits scene, how he mentions it introduces a new "element" into the MCU, which may just be straight up sorcery.

Could be Cosmo & Adam Warlock though as well, ones a telepath and the others mystic space Jesus.

 

[BronsonLee]

*same birthday high five*

WE TAKIN OVER MAN *Superkick Party*

 

[Blader]

I guess, The Collector is in GotG, about it. As of right now, they don't feel super connected. Of course Avengers 2 and other movies will ground it to earth (I'm so punny!).

It's interesting how Marvel spaced out their future movie seeds this time around. In phase 1, every movie was building towards Avengers. But phase 2 seems to alternate between laying the groundwork for Avengers 2 (IM3, Winter Soldier) and laying the groundwork for Avengers 3 (Dark World, Guardians).

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Mah brehs. Today was a good day.

I got a selfie with Chris Pratt.

 

[Uncle]

Mah brehs. Today was a good day.

I got a selfie with Chris Pratt.

I really hope you had your avatar's expression on your face.

 

[BronsonLee]

Mah brehs. Today was a good day.

I got a selfie with Chris Pratt.

You son of a bitch

 

[bananafactory]

Mah brehs. Today was a good day.

I got a selfie with Chris Pratt.

Was your face like

 

[richiek]

Macklin, you son of a bitch

FTFY

 

[Zen_Arcade]

PSA: GOTG vol 1 is 50% off on IST.

http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/GOTG-BY-ABNETT-AND-LANNING-COMPLETE-COLL-TP-VOL-01/APR140786

I don't have the money for this but I'm going to buy it any way.

Mah brehs. Today was a good day.

I got a selfie with Chris Pratt.

Why would you say this and not post it?

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I really hope you had your avatar's expression on your face.

Was your face like

Unfortunately I didn't think to do it.

 

[BronsonLee]

FTFY

 

[J10]

I'm speculating that the Nova Corps won't make it past the end of this movie. I expect them to go kaboom either mid-way through this film or as the post-credits scene.

Xandar will probably get dominated, opening up the door for Nova and his on board Worldmind to pop up.

Temper your expectations a teensy tiny little bit.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Sorry about the stupid expression. It was so sudden!

 

[Neoxon]

The embargo is almost officially up on GotG reviews.

 

[BronsonLee]

The embargo is almost officially up on GotG reviews.

So basically expect to be bombarded with space puns?

Also, Macklin you son of a bitch pt 2 at those selfies

 

[StoopKid]

The embargo is almost officially up on GotG reviews.

When is the embargo up ?

 

[Dai101]

Sorry about the stupid expression. It was so sudden!

I......... is dat Thor?

I hate you so much

 

[Neoxon]

When is the embargo up ?

I heard today at 3pm CST. Basically in the next few minutes.

 

[Secret Fawful]

Sorry about the stupid expression. It was so sudden!

HNNNNNGH you lucky bastard

 

[StoopKid]

I heard today at 3pm CST.

Nice.

 

[Neoxon]

Sorry about the stupid expression. It was so sudden!

You lucky bastard.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Vin Diesel was on stilts and wearing a shirt that said "I AM GROOT".

 

[BronsonLee]

Vin Diesel was on stilts and wearing a shirt that said "I AM GROOT".

You've got to be kidding me.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

You've got to be kidding me.

It was amazing, but I only got a pic from the back. He rushed to hug Karen Gillan

 

[RastaMentality]

Sorry about the stupid expression. It was so sudden!

If you would've gotten evans too, you would've completed the Chris MCU trifecta and I'd hate you even more.

 

[Fireblend]

Plenty of reviews going online now. IGN Review

 

[Neoxon]

Looks like the reviews are popping up, & they're good!

 

[BronsonLee]

Looks like the reviews are popping up, & they're good!

 

[Rastafarian42]

Welp looks liike I'll be eating some crow glad to be proven wrong will see next Friday !

 

[Dai101]

Looks like the reviews are popping up, & they're good!

Obviously money-hatted

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Welp looks liike I'll be eating some crow glad to be proven wrong will see next Friday !

how could you ever doubt Burt Macklin traveling through space with Neytiri, a fucking raccoon, a pro wrestler, and one of those Tolkien tree people

 

[Neoxon]

I expected 70-80%. If these reviews keep up, it may have a shot at 90+%.

 

[Expendable.]

Here's another:

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/guardians-galaxy-2014-movie-review/

Marvel is tangentially moving their Cinematic Universe deep into the cosmos with Guardians of the Galaxy, and director James Gunn has definitely created something that seems wholly separate from The Avengers franchise of movies, but different doesn't mean better. In fact, boredom set in early and only a few chuckles here and there sustained me for the duration.

D+

Seeing it Tuesday, hoping for the best.

 

[Neoxon]

Here's another:

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/guardians-galaxy-2014-movie-review/



D+

Seeing it Tuesday, hoping for the best.

So one not-so-positive. At least all the other reviews are glowing.

 

[Wurst]

Oh boy. Just out.
You folks have no idea. This movie is fantastic. I've never seen an audience in such laugh-extacy in my life! It was that much fun!

Rocket is amazing. Groot is cute. Everyone rocks. Villains are blah.

Will comment later.

Best marvel flick to date. But different. Some emotions and messages a bit down your throat but still charming

 

[enzo_gt]

Seems like the reviews consistently mention the villains as the weak point.

 

[BronsonLee]

Seems like the reviews consistently mention the villains as the weak point.

So par for the course for Marvel movies? Also goddamnit Piemaker, you wanted to be a Jedi, not a villain!

 

[Inferno313]

Interesting that Empire cite's Thanos as an "embarrassment."

 

[Experien]

Interesting that Empire cite's Thanos as an "embarrassment."

does not compute

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Yup, the crowd in my screening yesterday was great. Laughs all around and applause & cheering once the film ended.

 

[Rastafarian42]

how could you ever doubt Burt Macklin traveling through space with Neytiri, a fucking raccoon, a pro wrestler, and one of those Tolkien tree people

I dunno man I just wasn't feeling it until a couple weeks ago once the marketing started kicking in.

 

[enzo_gt]

Interesting that Empire cite's Thanos as an "embarrassment."

I tempered my expectations long ago. From the jump they've been saying Thanos is more looming in the back than actively there. I just hope that it's more than one or two scenes even if

Spoiler

the total runtime of Thanos on screen is so short

(Empire Review spoiler)

I don't blame them necessarily though, it's been a while since the Avengers and I guess people are itching to see more of Thanos. It's part Marvel's responsibility to make sure they build that character rather than just drop him down after a few hints and expect everyone to orgasm.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Seems like the reviews consistently mention the villains as the weak point.

Which can be good or bad. In a movie like Thor where the main characters are safely established, the lack of a compelling antagonist in the sequel was a big letdown.

In a movie like Guardians where Gunn has to split his focus between introducing so many cosmic elements to the MCU, introducing all these characters and villains, and bringing them together as a team worth rooting for, I don't mind if the villains take a backseat.

I just hope Ronan isn't the caricature he seems to be from the trailers and that they don't just kill him off and neuter future development. He deserves a lot more than that and Pace is a great casting choice for some of his more iconic moments, which I hope he gets to act out later in another installment.

 

[Prompto]

Seems like the reviews consistently mention the villains as the weak point.

That seemed pretty obvious with how little they promoted Ronan and it's the same for most MCU films. Movie still sounds great though.

 

[anonymous_abc]

Fantastic!

 

[Dave_6]

Here's another:

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/guardians-galaxy-2014-movie-review/



D+

Seeing it Tuesday, hoping for the best.

Brad doesn't care for anything in the Marvel-verse as of late so I would never expect him to like it.

 

[F0rneus]

Variety's review is fantastic. I can't wait for this film.

Edit. Cameo spoiler in there

 

[Penguin]

Seems like the reviews consistently mention the villains as the weak point.

Interesting that Empire cite's Thanos as an "embarrassment."

These two points go together!

But yeah the villains are window dressing for the "plot"

The heart of the movie is the character dynamics and interactions