ratcliffja
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I'm seeing it Saturday afternoon with my wife who isn't exactly thrilled about it but is great for going with me. I got my tickets a few days ago. They're great seats in am awesome theater.
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY |OT| ...Who?
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superdeluxe
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Got my tickets with the wife & kid 
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
I don't think I've ever booked tickets. I strolled up to buy Cap 2 tickets 10 minutes before the ads started on release day and got the best seats in the place. The screen was big.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
Is this worth seeing in 3D? I remember reading comments by Gunn that he worked really hard to make the 3D worthwhile. Can anyone who's seen the movie vouch for that?
I've seen the preview & I can vouch for that.
ratcliffja
Member
Yet another reason British people suck. (I'm half Scottish half English).
Expendable.
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Alrighty, so Guardians of the Galaxy easily has the most unbridled energy and fun spirit of all the Marvel movies. Yes, when it comes to Marvel origin stories I think (or at least did think) Captain America does it best, but here, the characters across the board are the best-handled in any Marvel film. It's literally hard to compare it to another Marvel film in terms of that aspect because they are so out of the realm of The Avengers characters, but I'd want to hang out with these guys again moreso than any other characters in the universe.
It's easily the strangest of the bunch as well, and I liked how Gunn doesn't really care about setting up certain things. On the other hand, the overall arc still feels burdened by the formulaic Marvel mold. The Macguffin, the explosion-heavy third act, and the fact that this is still an origin story that has to tick certain boxes weigh it down. Also, I really, really disliked anything involving the villain(s). Yet another dry, dull storyline with the worst kind of dialogue but thankfully it's not given much screen time.
On to the major positives, the world is immaculately detailed. There's many, many locations and they all feel like living, breathing places. After the vanilla direction of the rest of the Marvel films, Gunn brings some real style and inventiveness to the camera placement and movement, even being the basis of some great visual gags. Gunn also heavily relies on the 70's soundtrack and by the 10th music cue I could see some people getting tired of it, but I liked it, certainly better than the alternative of a generic score.
Christ Pratt owns the movie, being both goofy and bad-ass in the right moments. Excited to see his talent rise. Rocket and Groot are also great, really funny interactions and off-the-wall humor. I always *liked* most everything I was seeing on screen, even if it was never elevated to really adoring the overall thing, if that makes sense. Then again, I'd watch this in a heartbeat over the other Marvel films. So, yes, it works as a rollicking space adventure, even if it still feels burdened by some of the Marvel requirements.
I'd give it a B.
It's easily the strangest of the bunch as well, and I liked how Gunn doesn't really care about setting up certain things. On the other hand, the overall arc still feels burdened by the formulaic Marvel mold. The Macguffin, the explosion-heavy third act, and the fact that this is still an origin story that has to tick certain boxes weigh it down. Also, I really, really disliked anything involving the villain(s). Yet another dry, dull storyline with the worst kind of dialogue but thankfully it's not given much screen time.
On to the major positives, the world is immaculately detailed. There's many, many locations and they all feel like living, breathing places. After the vanilla direction of the rest of the Marvel films, Gunn brings some real style and inventiveness to the camera placement and movement, even being the basis of some great visual gags. Gunn also heavily relies on the 70's soundtrack and by the 10th music cue I could see some people getting tired of it, but I liked it, certainly better than the alternative of a generic score.
Christ Pratt owns the movie, being both goofy and bad-ass in the right moments. Excited to see his talent rise. Rocket and Groot are also great, really funny interactions and off-the-wall humor. I always *liked* most everything I was seeing on screen, even if it was never elevated to really adoring the overall thing, if that makes sense. Then again, I'd watch this in a heartbeat over the other Marvel films. So, yes, it works as a rollicking space adventure, even if it still feels burdened by some of the Marvel requirements.
I'd give it a B.
ratcliffja
Member
How does one rollick anyway?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Expendable.
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I thought the 3D was fine, not distracting and it's key in a few scenes.
It's really hard to compare, they are such different experiences. Capt. was a fun, old-fashioned throwback story whereas this is such a rag-tag diverse group and Gunn's sensibilities are so different. I'll say Captain America was the best of the original Marvel group and I hope Guardians is a sign of where they're headed next.
I was pretty mixed on Cap 2. I liked some of the espionage elements, but really disliked almost everything else.
ratcliffja
Member
I fully embrace my Scottish side. The other... not so much. You can take our kilts... but you can never take.. our bagpipes!Give in to your roots. Become superior.
I'm ok with this.
Been all downhill since Justice League was announced. The bubble has popped.
Ima watch Blade 3 on Friday instead.
Father_Brain
Banned
Huh, the end credits scene was at my screening. Really excited to see Whoopi Goldberg as Numinus.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Oh, yes. That was confirmed quite some time ago when they made the casting announcement for the role.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Awesome movie. A few moments and lines keep it from reaching the consistency of Marvels best, but the imagination on display is incredible and there's some really fun stuff involved. Favorite part of the movie? Groot. They actually make really good use out of having a giant tree friend who can grow in various ways rapidly.
Secret Fawful
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Please tell me you're full of shit.
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I was surprised at how much said spoiler is in it
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Which, in your opinion, are...?
thegreatchamp
Member
I bought a Rocket Raccoon plushy and a Guardians of the Galaxy t-shirt from Marvel at Comic Con and today I bought a Pop! Rocket Raccoon. I'm so ready for this weekend!
So GotG isn't flawless- the villain is about as interesting as any Marvel Studios villain not named Loki (which is to say not at all), and I'm "eh" on Gamora here - but the action and comedy are both really strong, Pratt is great, and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are PERFECT. The worst thing about it is that the sequel is three long years away.
Dude.
Dude.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Controversial opinion time! In no particular order Captain America 1 & 2, Iron Man 3 and The Avengers.
There are some moments that bothered me a bit while watching it. Some small pacing issues that may be intrinsic in trying to introduce this many characters and also tell a full story, so I don't begrudge them that. There are others though where certain lines or editing cuts just felt a bit sloppy. its very tonally inconsistent, deliberately so, and it mostly works but there are times where the control slips and it feels flippant when it should be serious or visa versa.
But I'm super observant of this stuff. The movie was, overall, a blast and like I said the imagination on display makes the entire thing worth it alone. The prison break sequence as a whole might be my favorite thing I've seen in a Marvel movie period. Please don't let anything I'm saying dilute anyone's hype for the movie
I know you're joking, but my first reaction after reading this was to strangle you.
The Technomancer
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I think the choice there is...interesting. The delivery isn't what I was expecting, but I think I almost like it. They gave me a real
Jeff Bridges in Tron Legacy
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I was expecting
him to basically be a face in a hologram
Father_Brain
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Secret Fawful
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BlackNMild2k1
Member
I had to look up Numinus, but as soon as I had seen the pic, i laughed.
I knew you were joking, but damn if that character wasn't modeled after her. LOL.
I was pleasantly surprised that there were showings for 7 pm on Thursday for the imax 3d version, really awesome to not have to wait until midnight for this one to see it at release.
Damn that would have been tempting if I had seen it in time, even after buying tickets for a Thursday showing.
Damn that would have been tempting if I had seen it in time, even after buying tickets for a Thursday showing.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Thanks for the more detailed impressions.
I'm still on the fence about seeing this in theaters though.
Well... I'm now a little worried. I just watched Xmen Days Of Future Past (finally) and it was awesome, I think its awesomeness may effect how good I find Guardians Of The Galaxy in a couple of days.
The reason why I watched it so late: May 27th, the day it released was the day I twisted my leg and that resulted in a torn ACL. I had initially planned on watching it a couple days after it released. I'm still using a crutch to move around now, but I can at least sit for long periods of time now.
I thought I would catch the movie on bluray so it was completely out of my mind and I wad focused on GoTG as the next comic book movie I watch, didn't even know it was still in theaters, a friend who returned from out of country hadn't watched it and had looked up the showtimes at the local theater and we decided to watch it.
But yeah, although both are comic book movies, they are totally different types, so this worrying is probably for nothing.
The reason why I watched it so late: May 27th, the day it released was the day I twisted my leg and that resulted in a torn ACL. I had initially planned on watching it a couple days after it released. I'm still using a crutch to move around now, but I can at least sit for long periods of time now.
I thought I would catch the movie on bluray so it was completely out of my mind and I wad focused on GoTG as the next comic book movie I watch, didn't even know it was still in theaters, a friend who returned from out of country hadn't watched it and had looked up the showtimes at the local theater and we decided to watch it.
But yeah, although both are comic book movies, they are totally different types, so this worrying is probably for nothing.
Don't overthink this. Just go in and enjoy.
Life's not black and white, you can totally enjoy two things. If you laugh and feel entertained... why the hell would you want to compare it to another movie?
anonymous_abc
Member
Yea I agree with Wurst, they are very different in tone and matter. No real comparison apart form the both being 'superhero' movies.
DoFP wasn't that awesome.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Where are you seeing it? Manchester or Plainville? I want to go to the earlier showing, but I am working until 10 and wont get back to Manchester until about 10:30. So no IMAX for my first viewing. Will save that for the second go round.
I thought it was!
But, i'm the type of person who can watch the lion king and right after that, a clockwork orange and then Scream and the massive shift in tone from one film to the next doesn't bother me a bit.
I guess. The closest thing to having something so awesome that it ruins every other game in the genre is Bayonetta, but then I remember my one true love, Ninja Gaiden Black.<3
SolidChamp
Banned
Oookay...I'm going from "Why is everyone frothing at the mouth for this movie?" to "Meh, I guess I'll see it just because, movie theaters."
The reviews are turning out to be really positive. I was really expecting the opposite.
Dare I say it, could this be this decade's Fifth Element?
The reviews are turning out to be really positive. I was really expecting the opposite.
Dare I say it, could this be this decade's Fifth Element?
Discotheque
Banned
no way. it's got it's strange elements but it's a marvel studios movie and there's a lot here that can be received well by audiences.
jupiter ascending shares kinship with fifth element. for better or worse we'll see in feb next year
jupiter ascending shares kinship with fifth element. for better or worse we'll see in feb next year