Cloud Strife
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What were the previews?
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captainnapalm
Member
Just got linked to the Aint It Cool review. Haven't visited that site in a long time. But he wrote a really great review that really highlights kind of everything I was hoping the movie would be. And I get his excitement as a 80s/90s kid that stuff like the Marvel cosmic universe is actually up there on screen now.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/68184
Really looks like Chris Pratt is headed for the big time as well. Have read some serious praise and comparing him to some past greats.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/68184
Really looks like Chris Pratt is headed for the big time as well. Have read some serious praise and comparing him to some past greats.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm taking mine on Saturday. He's pumped.
ThatOldTimeyRogue
Neo Member
Just took my 8 year old brother, he loved it, and he isn't usually that big into the marvel movies
TacticalFox88
Banned
Just finished. Best marvel film.by a country mile. Holy shit so fucking good!
demosthenes
Member
25 hours and my movie starts.
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BronsonLee
Member
Just got back.
There was barely anybody at my Thursday 7 PM showing. Anecdotal though; the theater is notoriously not good for Marvel movie attendance.
I liked the movie quite a bit. Those who said it was straight space opera were right.
Very good origin story for every one of the main characters as well. Phenomenal action and CG.
The rest of the thoughts go in the Spoiler thread!
There was barely anybody at my Thursday 7 PM showing. Anecdotal though; the theater is notoriously not good for Marvel movie attendance.
I liked the movie quite a bit. Those who said it was straight space opera were right.
Very good origin story for every one of the main characters as well. Phenomenal action and CG.
The rest of the thoughts go in the Spoiler thread!
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
This gon be good.
Mine was half full. Not surprising though because I didn't see anything advertising there would be a showing today.
Pop
Member
Oh man, my excitement can't be contained. Just 2 more hours for me.
demosthenes
Member
This gon be.
Fixed that for you.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
I'm quite high from hype explosion, but yeah I'd say this is the best Marvel film. But I'll have to think about it. Avengers might still be the king. Everything was goddamn perfect IMO. What an outstanding space opera. Future classic for sure. This movie is pure heart through and through.
Choppasmith
Member
All right. In my seat and hyped at Maximum! I was really surprised, the amc promotions made it sound like you HAD to join their rewards program to get the special collector pins, but you don't. The guys were really nice even telling us we can trade with them. Also got the Imax posters. Very cool.
Joe Prodigy
Member
Just got out of the theater. Loved it!
i'm usually lukewarm on the MCU films but goddamnit this was a great film even if it was without the marvel connections. went with my buddy, theater was mostly full, we laughed the whole time.
girl behind us kept on asking her boyfriend to fill her in on some of the pop culture references/jokes lol
it was very good. i wanna see it again.
girl behind us kept on asking her boyfriend to fill her in on some of the pop culture references/jokes lol
it was very good. i wanna see it again.
illmatic22
Banned
I really enjoyed TWS but this is the best film of phase 2.
whatsinaname
Member
Holy shit, what a ride. Haven't laughed so much or so hard in a movie theater in ages.
They also gave us one of these on our way out. Not very big but not a cheap print either. Now to find a frame for it.
They also gave us one of these on our way out. Not very big but not a cheap print either. Now to find a frame for it.
RocketRacoon
Member
Just got out, this is my favourite movie.
I'm hooked on a feelin'
Pop
Member
Just got back. I thought it was really great though I'd put Winter Soldier and Days of Future Past above it but only by a little bit. Best joke for me was
That got the biggest laugh in my theater as well. Ronan wasn't too memorable but he wasn't as bad as I expected either. A lot better than the villain in Thor 2 whose name I can't even remember. Only disappointing thing for me was the
the Jackson Pollack one.
the post credits scene. I wasn't expecting an Avengers 2 trailer or anything but it wasn't worth sitting through the credits for a Howard the Duck cameo. Most people didn't even react to it or anything.
ratcliffja
Member
Absolutely hated it.
The fact that I have to wait until Saturday to see it I mean.
The fact that I have to wait until Saturday to see it I mean.
I thought it was okay to talk about stuff like that? I was actually about to comment on that.
The effects in the first trailer or two weren't done, and notably lacking. I don't know about cheap (especially considering the Raccoon and Groot looked sublime), but they were definitely unfinished. Take a look at Star-Lord's mask for one.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Guys, there are so many cool posters for this movie. Where can I buy them from?
No. Take it to the spoiler thread or mark it in spoiler tags.
Bucket Mouse
Member
It's a pretty enjoyable movie on the whole. Imaginative visuals, solid effects, canny soundtrack and the Guardians are a likeable bunch. The core team is quite well developed, at the expense of most of the other characters and villains. Some of the humour falls flat, but when it does hit, it channels Whedon's brand of witty ensemble repartee where zingers trump character authenticity. Batista's Drax is the surprising standout in this regard with his endearingly oblivious brute persona.
The action and setpieces are mostly mindless, using the full range of CGI tools to throw everything at the screen with nothing really at stake at any point. The McGuffin is gleeful in its intentional stupidity and the three act structure is transparent throughout, sometimes giving the impression of the story going through the motions to get to the next script-sanctioned plot point. Character motivations are weakly defined, with crowd-pleasing one-liners in lieu of true internal logic, but it isn't too much of a problem when the audience is having fun.
Overall, it's great that a weird property like this can even get made into a big budget movie nowadays, and the Marvel cinematic universe is richer for its existence. It will be successful and ardently well-loved. Think Star Wars fused with The Fifth Element.
The action and setpieces are mostly mindless, using the full range of CGI tools to throw everything at the screen with nothing really at stake at any point. The McGuffin is gleeful in its intentional stupidity and the three act structure is transparent throughout, sometimes giving the impression of the story going through the motions to get to the next script-sanctioned plot point. Character motivations are weakly defined, with crowd-pleasing one-liners in lieu of true internal logic, but it isn't too much of a problem when the audience is having fun.
Overall, it's great that a weird property like this can even get made into a big budget movie nowadays, and the Marvel cinematic universe is richer for its existence. It will be successful and ardently well-loved. Think Star Wars fused with The Fifth Element.
Thanos.
whatsinaname
Member
The weakest point of the movie for me was Nebula.
Some of the shots were gorgeous, especially the Nova Corp ships.
Some of the shots were gorgeous, especially the Nova Corp ships.
brandonh83
Banned
But which one?
Mr. Smiley
Member
Help
I want to catch next showing tonight
I want to catch next showing tonight
broncobuster
Banned
Is 3D at all distracting in this film? Only 2D showings at good times are the comfort class screens with a larger markup than 3D.
It was pretty good, too.
BronsonLee
Member
It's fine. Post converted, but done well.
I really want to see this movie in a crowded theater. Seeing it in a sparse theater on premiere night was good, but I want them crowd reactions. They make a good movie into a great one.
YOU STINK
MuddyDonut
Member
I just saw it in IMAX 3D. Why should I see this in 3D?
See TMNT in 3D, Guardians in 2D.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
If possible, can anyone grab me that hot GOTG IMAX poster?
That is just balls-out cool.
I will reimburse you for it of course.
Edit: Eh, I just bought it on eBay for 10 bucks.
That is just balls-out cool.
I will reimburse you for it of course.
Edit: Eh, I just bought it on eBay for 10 bucks.