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[Winterfang]

Just saw this movie, it was great. Even better than I though it was going to be.

My theater kind of broke down though, it had a lot of issues with the movie, lost of sound, freezing etc..

 

[Treo360]

Just got back. Imax. Great movie. Much better than anything else out there in the mcu thus far. Loved that it was so light hearted and funny, barely taking itself serious at times. I know nothing of the comics btw.

 

[Seth C]

to those who saw it already, no spoilers please

better than captain america 2?

better than avengers?

worse than Thor 2?

thank you

It's a very different movie than Captain America 2. That was an interesting take on a super hero spy thriller, and was done very well. GotG is a space adventure on par with Captain 2.

I think it was better than Avengers, which I loved at the time but I never really needed to watch again. GotG has way more heart. It's more focused, and all the characters/actors play well off of each other.

Thor 2 is unquestionably worse than GotG, and I love Thor.

 

[Dash27]

Just got back. Imax. Great movie. Much better than anything else out there in the mcu thus far. Loved that it was so light hearted and funny, barely taking itself serious at times. I know nothing of the comics btw.

I think this was a big part of why I liked it so much. You pretty much know what you're getting with a Superman, Spiderman... even Thor, Cap or Iron Man. This I had zero idea of any of them beyond Draxx is a strong guy and vague notion of who Gamora was.

Beyond that though it was just fun and a good story.

 

[x Power Pad Death Stomp x]

to those who saw it already, no spoilers please

better than captain america 2?

better than avengers?

worse than Thor 2?

thank you

Cap 2 > GOTG > Avengers > Thor 2

It's real close though. I need to see Guardians and Cap 2 again multiple times to really tell

 

[BY2K]

Just came back.

Imax 3D.

Absolutely hilarious. Good 3D, great action, great comedy. Loved it 100%.

 

[Cade]

Holy crap. Great movie, hilarious, great action, incredible scenery, true to comics where it counts, heartfelt, great characters. Insanely good. In Gunn we trust.

 

[Omega]

to those who saw it already, no spoilers please

better than captain america 2?

better than avengers?

worse than Thor 2?

thank you

probably the best comic book movie

then again im a sucker for the cosmic marvel

 

[odiin]

I'm going to go ahead and say that Jason Momoa wouldn't have been nearly as good a Drax as Dave Bautista was. Drax wouldn't have been half as charming if anyone else was playing him.

 

[TheExhaustedWalrus]

Fantastic movie. Easily my favorite MCU film. I'd love to read the comics, anyone have any starter suggestions for me?

 

[BY2K]

I cannot decide which I'd put on top: Cap 2 or GOTG.

I just can't.

Also, the imagery, scenery and set pieces were insane.

 

[Neoxon]

I cannot decide which I'd put on top: Cap 2 or GOTG.

I just can't.

Also, the imagery, scenery and set pieces were insane.

 

[Winterfang]

I cannot decide which I'd put on top: Cap 2 or GOTG.

I just can't.

Also, the imagery, scenery and set pieces were insane.

Me neither and that's okay. MARVEL BABY!!

 

[Xamdou]

GOTG>Avengers>Thor>Iron Man

 

[Thatoneguy64]

Fantastic movie. Easily my favorite MCU film. I'd love to read the comics, anyone have any starter suggestions for me?

Follow this:

Then stop. This picture is where your Guardians train begins and ends. Avoid the current run at all costs.

 

[Neoxon]

Follow this:


Then stop. This picture is where your Guardians train begins and ends. Avoid the current run at all costs.

The current run isn't terrible, it just doesn't hold a candle to the chart shown.

 

[danielcw]

(similar to an Edgar Wright or Quentin Tarantino film).

Oh my
I do not really like that practice.

Has the score any stand out moments?
How does it compare to the other Marvel movies?

 

[whatsinaname]

The current run isn't terrible, it just doesn't hold a candle to the chart shown.

It may not be, but it is trying to get there. Each issue just reinforces the mediocrity. (I am at 11 right now).

 

[Divvy]

This movie was fucking awesome

 

[N.Domixis]

All the aliens looking like different colored people was so fucking stupid. Reminds me of Star Trek. Did. They all originate from earth? Are they advance humans?

the aide in the collectors room was fucking hot.

 

[Neoxon]

Marvel & Disney knew damn well that Rocket would be the breakout character of the movie.

 

[Thatoneguy64]

All the aliens looking like different colored people was so fucking stupid. Reminds me of Star Trek. Did. They all originate from earth? Are they advance humans?

the aide in the collectors room was fucking hot.

The Celestials created humanoid life across the galaxy in various experiments testing evolution. They did not "originate from earth" nor are they "advanced humans," but they do have a shared genesis — the Celestials.

Humanoid species developed in different parts of the universe merely end up looking different (and often having different characteristics) due to differing cultures, environments, and Celestial experimentation. Much the same way bird species developed in different biomes end up looking quite distinct, despite still sharing common characteristics that label them birds.

 

[mreddie]

Marvel & Disney knew damn well that Rocket would be the breakout character of the movie.

 

[Blader]

Marvel & Disney knew damn well that Rocket would be the breakout character of the movie.

He's far and away the best part. Cooper killed it.

 

[N.Domixis]

The Celestials created humanoid life across the galaxy in various experiments testing evolution. They did not "originate from earth" nor are they "advanced humans," but they do have a shared genesis — the Celestials.

Humanoid species developed in different parts of the universe merely end up looking different (and often having different characteristics) due to differing cultures, environments, and Celestial experimentation. Much the same way bird species developed in different biomes end up looking quite distinct, despite still sharing common characteristics that label them birds.

Oh now it makes sense, then it's ok since now there is an explanation why it happened. Not the film makers just being cheap. Must have missed the part where they said that.

 

[Zaphod]

My friend knew nothing about it and loved the movie. I'm not a huge fan of cosmic marvel, although I did like the Infinity Gauntlet. The tie ins with that and the fact that the movie was awesome really hooked me. So much fun, and a good comic book movie while not trying to look like a comic book.

 

[Red]

to those who saw it already, no spoilers please

better than captain america 2?

better than avengers?

worse than Thor 2?

thank you

I haven't seen anything post-Avengers, but I thought Guardians was far better than all other Marvel films I've seen and is easily one of the best comic adaptations ever made. It exceeded my sky-high expectations. James Gunn has made a damn good movie.

 

[Neoxon]

GotG is now projected to make $100 million this opening weekend according to Variety.

 

[simplythebest]

I'm guessing the movie is really worth seeing?

 

[Moaradin]

Just got back. Amazing movie and the whole crowd had a lot of fun. Dave Batista showed up and sat right in front of me. Didnt expect that.

 

[1upmuffin]

Follow this:


Then stop. This picture is where your Guardians train begins and ends. Avoid the current run at all costs.

I'm a bit confused about the chart, in the Annihilation: Conquest column it says to get Guardians of the Galaxy volume 1 but in the reading order it only says read volume 2. Is there something I'm not seeing or misunderstanding?

 

[Red]

lol I can't get that one minor part out of my head with him.

Spoiler

It went over your head, Drax
Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast. I would catch it...

I laughed for a good three minutes following that line, and woke up from a nap later on cracking up after having thought of it again in a dream. I don't know why I found it so funny. The timing was perfect.

This is the first super hero movie since TDK I've wanted to immediately go back and see again. So good.

 

[Neoxon]

Just got back. Amazing movie and the whole crowd had a lot of fun. Dave Batista showed up and sat right in front of me. Didnt expect that.

You lucky bastard.

 

[Thatoneguy64]

I'm a bit confused about the chart, in the Annihilation: Conquest column it says to get Guardians of the Galaxy volume 1 but in the reading order it only says read volume 2. Is there something I'm not seeing or misunderstanding?

It's a typo. The bottom for Conquest should say volume 1. Notice how in War of Kings the GotG entry is labeled as volume 2.

Edit: Actually I was wrong there. The top one is the typo. It should say Volume 2. It's all Volume 2 for this run.

 

[Blader]

oh yeah, my crowd LOVED this movie. I think the audience reaction was as strong, if not stronger, than the Avengers.

 

[Rotanibor]

I haven't watched any Marvel films for years. So my question is does this movie reference any of the recent marvel films at all? I really don't expect it to but I want to double check if there is anything I should catch up on first.

 

[BY2K]

My crowd loved it too. Laughing the whole way.

 

[Winterfang]

Yeah this Movie is a merchandizing dream--I want that damn Ship.

 

[anarckitty]

to those who saw it already, no spoilers please

better than captain america 2?

better than avengers?

worse than Thor 2?

thank you

I think they are about even.

Better than the Avengers, and I really enjoyed Avengers.

Waaaaay better than Thor 2.

 

[super-famicom]

I haven't watched any Marvel films for years. So my question is does this movie reference any of the recent marvel films at all? I really don't expect it to but I want to double check if there is anything I should catch up on first.

Nope, not really. The only thing connecting it to the other films is the main big bad, who had a few minutes of screen time in this movie.

Spoilers for name since you haven't watched recent films:

Spoiler

Thanos

 

[The Flash]

Awesome movie. Might actually buy this one when it comes out.

 

[TacticalFox88]

GotG is now projected to make $100 million this opening weekend according to Variety.

Wouldn't that be the highest opening weekend of the year?

 

[BronsonLee]

GotG is now projected to make $100 million this opening weekend according to Variety.

What is this world

 

[Myzer]

Got my tickets to the preview screening at my local (Australia). Only 3 hours to go.

 

[Neoxon]

Wouldn't that be the highest opening weekend of the year?

Yes

 

[Nelo Ice]

Marvel & Disney knew damn well that Rocket would be the breakout character of the movie.

They sure as hell got me. If I had the money I would buy more merch but I got myself a Rocket plush and I regret nothing!.

 

[Neoxon]

What is this world

A cruel, but beautiful one.

 

[the_firewithin]

I'm guessing the movie is really worth seeing?

 

[super-famicom]

I'm guessing the movie is really worth seeing?

It's so good I'm watching it a second time tomorrow!

 

[Cloud Strife]

It's so good I'm watching it a second time tomorrow!

Saaame.