If you're not a sci-fi fan (i.e., you have imagination shortcomings), stay away. But if you are an avid sci-fi/fantasy follower ... this movie is heaven on Earth. Or outer space. Because in a very short time, it is able to introduce the wackiest, most colorful characters since Star Wars, and then construct a "plausible" story, in a background of some of the most beautiful 70s pop songs. And it works. Look, there's a yammering raccoon in the movie. And I'm saying it works. Can't wait for the Avengers/Guardians match-up.
Trivia: Wikipedia says Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" was featured in the films Boogie Nights (1997), Invincible (2006), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), Lovelace (2013) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). They fail to mention it was in Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects (2005) also.
Mo says:
This was one movie I was not going to miss for anything and I am delighted to report that I loved it. Rocket Racoon was my favourite character followed closely by Groot. Surely Vin Diesel must win an Oscar for his incredible 4 word part! I too look forward to an Avengers/Guardians team up :-D
ReplyDeletePS. The 3D was great and I ducked at one point! I will be getting this on 3D Blu Ray when it's released...
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate enough to watch the movie on 3D IMAX. What a pleasure.
DeleteMy nearest IMAX is hundreds of miles away and finances dictate that I just can't afford the round trip just to see a movie, no matter how great!
ReplyDeleteActually, our close-by IMAX is a fake version - only double the size of a regular screen. A real IMAX should be the size of a 6-story building, the closest to us which is an hour away in San Francisco.
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