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the_firewithin
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Zen_Arcade
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Thanks. And thanks for spoilering it for me, I thought I was in the spoiler thread. Hopefully no one saw it before I edited.
Hot Coldman
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Wonder if there's any chance in hell we'll get the objectively superior blue-with-red-trim Guardians costumes next time round.
the_firewithin
Member
In Gunn I trust
I thought her skin looked fine. It was the blue guys who looked painted to me.
They actually mentioned it took a while for them to get the right green and texture for Gamora, as some would just make it look like as though she's ill, and others would straight up look like paint.
Hot Coldman
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He was wrong about Nova's helmet already, so I'm not sure I can trust him on this one.
George Oscar Bluth II
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That's interesting that quite a few of you were impressed by the "post production" 3D. Granted, the movie was great (I rated it 8/10), but I thought the 3D was average, at best, and some of "post converted" shots didn't work at all. Also, one
scene, involving Groot, could've been better. Maybe you have to see it in IMAX 3D, but I doubt it.
I hope we can at least agree that, following on from the great success of the first installment, the studio will hopefully pony up for actual 3D cameras for the sequel (and/or significantly improve the 3D renderings (CGI)*)?
* As modern day Sci-Fi movies typically feature a ton of CGI, the mere fact that 3D cameras weren't used doesn't automatically mean the 3D will be average, because (captain obvious), the CGI can still be rendered in stereo. IMO, a good example of this was Gravity. As I've stated previously, I thought the understated "real" 3D in Prometheus was excellent, also very good in the last Transformers (Dinobots etc) movie.
potentially magical firefly
I hope we can at least agree that, following on from the great success of the first installment, the studio will hopefully pony up for actual 3D cameras for the sequel (and/or significantly improve the 3D renderings (CGI)*)?
* As modern day Sci-Fi movies typically feature a ton of CGI, the mere fact that 3D cameras weren't used doesn't automatically mean the 3D will be average, because (captain obvious), the CGI can still be rendered in stereo. IMO, a good example of this was Gravity. As I've stated previously, I thought the understated "real" 3D in Prometheus was excellent, also very good in the last Transformers (Dinobots etc) movie.
Your rankings are exactly how mine are.
And just for reference, i put DOFP=GotG=IM1=TWS
Only thing that held this movie back from topping the avengers was that Ronan was a throw away villain solely there to advance the plot.
Bornstellar
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Pre and post.
Shining Sunshine
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Fuck awesomeness.
Definitely funny as hell.
Definitely funny as hell.
As someone who's often critical of Marvel movies, this was an absolute triumph. Bits and pieces didn't work or quite feel filled out (could've done without
) but it was funny, exciting, gorgeous to look at and only at the very, very end did the tedious Marvel formula start to peek through. Worth it for the visuals alone, but there's so much more than that and Chris Pratt/Peter Quill is definitely the most charismatic hero on the Marvel cinematic roster right now... closely followed by Rocket and Groot. Fingers crossed that Avengers 3 features the usual earth-bound heros and the Guardians, that'd be amazing.
more big city destruction/the spaceship crash, and Thanos looked a bit silly to put it mildly
Marion Cobretti
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Definitely a triumph. Gotta agree that Quill and Rocket are the new #1 in the MCU.
Decent film.
Fun, decent action, cool locales.
Super formulaic, but it's Marvel so you expect that (though Winter Soldier did push the envelope surprisingly far for something Kevin Feige green lighted). The humor was a bit forced at times but there were enough actually funny parts to forgive that. The sentiment (especially with Quill) was totally unearned, but, again, gotta follow the formula.
The best way I can describe it is that it's the Star Wars movie JJ Abrams dreams (and is wholly incapable) of making. Safe, high on energy, high on irreverence (but also wanting its cake and eating it too by having an unearned emotional core), visually stylized. A fun little diversion.
Fun, decent action, cool locales.
Super formulaic, but it's Marvel so you expect that (though Winter Soldier did push the envelope surprisingly far for something Kevin Feige green lighted). The humor was a bit forced at times but there were enough actually funny parts to forgive that. The sentiment (especially with Quill) was totally unearned, but, again, gotta follow the formula.
The best way I can describe it is that it's the Star Wars movie JJ Abrams dreams (and is wholly incapable) of making. Safe, high on energy, high on irreverence (but also wanting its cake and eating it too by having an unearned emotional core), visually stylized. A fun little diversion.
Christopher
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Marvel's 4 Billion seems like a steal now.
Yup I thin collectively since Iron Man 1 they've generated 6 billion dollars from all the movies alone. Or something along those lines.
It was a pretty bad movie. Characters were good but very shitty establishment of character origins and development. Plot was reaaaaallllyyyyyy bad.
It was pretty, though. And had some very funny moments. Just so disappointed at how extravagant everything was but how empty the movie truly was.
It was pretty, though. And had some very funny moments. Just so disappointed at how extravagant everything was but how empty the movie truly was.
MidnightCowboy
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Just got back from seeing it. My opinion of Marvel's movies ranges from shit to great. This one wasn't quite as good as Cap 2, but I think I enjoyed it more than any of their other offerings. As far as an ensemble movie, this was a lot better than The Avengers. A lot better.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Freakin loved it. Definitely one of my favorite Marvel movies if not the best. Coming in not knowing anything about this series made it all the better for me, in contrast to the Avengers where you know all of the characters.
Goddamn at Zoe Saldana being hot in any color of skin
Goddamn at Zoe Saldana being hot in any color of skin
BronsonLee
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It was a steal back then, it's an even bigger steal now. Disney don't make bad acquisitions.
Just got home. Man that flick has so much heart. I loved it. I'll happily pony up for or two more viewings while it's in theaters.
I feel like some of emotional beats were given a little too easily. But other than that it's damned solid flick. I find it hilarious that so many people gripe about a "throw away villian" when this flick is so not about that.
My Ranking in the MCU (Brace yourselves):
Avengers
Guardians
Iron Man 3
Winter Soldier
Iron Man
Thor 2
Thor
First Avenger
Iron Man 2
Hulk
I feel like some of emotional beats were given a little too easily. But other than that it's damned solid flick. I find it hilarious that so many people gripe about a "throw away villian" when this flick is so not about that.
My Ranking in the MCU (Brace yourselves):
Avengers
Guardians
Iron Man 3
Winter Soldier
Iron Man
Thor 2
Thor
First Avenger
Iron Man 2
Hulk
This is by far the best, most fun, heartfelt and awesome movie I've seen in a long time, to be honest I don't remember a movie that made me laugh and a few moments later made sad and than made me say god damn! beautiful special effects and amazing acting, Marvel has set the bar high for whoever is coming after this movie
brickarts295
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Dat Soundtrack was Amazing! Easily the best title screen ever.
Avon Barksdale
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Saw it earlier today in 3D. It was AIGHT.
Riposte
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Top 3-4 Marvel movie to be sure. Like most of these movies the fights are kind of generic/dull (of course, there's one great exception), the villain stinks, and it's hilarious, with this one probably being the funniest movie yet. Chris Pratt is excellent and everyone holds their own. I'm disappointed with their depiction of Ronan the Accuser, maybe the most forgettable villain yet. And Drax was a bit of a weakling. I really hope they bring back Cosmo for the next one.
reelbigtink
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This scene in particular is sticking with me.
It was so unique and set up the feel of the movie wonderfully. Ah, now I have to go see it again.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Is there a pic of this without the text?
Pop
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Murder. She Wrote
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I saw the 2D version, for anyone who saw the 3D version, how was it?
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Much thanks!
Really good. They did a great job with it, nothing too crazy or shit flying at you, just nice depth. The title sequence looked great with it.
The Interrobanger
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Just got back, very underwhelmed and disappointed. I'm tempted to say it was even below average thanks to having the most generic of stories, a terrible script and pretty much all the special effects that weren't Rocket/Groot/Spaceships being shockingly bad. Zoe Saldana and Michael Rooker were phenomenal, Chris Pratt played Chris Pratt again.
We're looking at at least $32 million for Saturday alone. This means GotG is at most $30.2 million away from a $100 million opening weekend.
Twilight Gap
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Just going to chime in with my 2 cents.
I didn't really like it.
The core group was amusing and every moment with them was great, although I'm not particularly fond of awkward and cheesy humor. On the other hand, the fight scenes were all poorly shot, especially the ones in the
area. Characters drowned in the background and the brawling wasn't convincing. My main gripe was with the cinematography. I don't like how comic book films often use deliberate or otherwise tacky shots
, and they were too liberal with the scene changes. The one shot that did resonate with me though was
, which I thought was very well framed and scored. I appreciate how it turned some comic book tropes on their heads, but it didn't impress me as an action or sci-fi movie.
Perhaps comic book fans can appreciate the characters and universe behind it, but as a casual watcher of Marvel films with no expectations, it failed to grab me.
I felt the same way about X-DOFP. They stuff these movies with too many characters but don't give me much reason to care about any of them beyond "we have to stop really bad things from happening".
I didn't really like it.
The core group was amusing and every moment with them was great, although I'm not particularly fond of awkward and cheesy humor. On the other hand, the fight scenes were all poorly shot, especially the ones in the
knowhere
(the mom insert at the end)
when Groot released the glowing flowers to illuminate the ship
Perhaps comic book fans can appreciate the characters and universe behind it, but as a casual watcher of Marvel films with no expectations, it failed to grab me.
I felt the same way about X-DOFP. They stuff these movies with too many characters but don't give me much reason to care about any of them beyond "we have to stop really bad things from happening".
jediyoshi
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Pop
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He had some of the best lines in the movie. Just sounds like you really don't like him. With all the insults you sling around.
gutter_trash
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just saw it now, I liked it allot
I want more
I want more
Glad I wasn't the only one that got a Farscape vibe from this movie.