Guardians of The Galaxy movie review

Not only did Marvel make one of their greatest films yet, but one of the funniest movies of the year. Guardians of The Galaxy was a perfect balance between Star Wars, Star Trek and Spaceballs. It took a lot of the things I liked about those franchises and put them together into a hilarious, action-adventure film.

Guardians of The Galaxy’s plot wasn't the shining star; that was saved for the characters. The film follows five unique characters who come together to save the galaxy. The film utilized a plot devise, in the form of an orb, that had the ability to destroy planets. The Guardians fight across the galaxy, attempting to protect the orb and defeat villains who want it. At first the cookie-cutter plot had me worried, and it wasn't until the movie started fleshing out the whole cast, that I got immersed. Even though the plot never got me fully into the film, the characters created were so entertaining I forgot I was watching a movie with a weak format.

 This is one of my favorite Marvel movies for many reasons, first and foremost being the gut-busting humor that worked so well, it almost overshadowed the great action sequences. The film had unique characters with well developed personalities and backstories that made the far-fetched plot, believable in almost every scene. The acting was some of the best the Marvel franchise has ever seen. There was also an excellent soundtrack that was not overplayed and the fact it was wacky and dramatic at the same time, made for heartfelt, yet serious feelings that came with perfect timing. The film balanced humor and raw emotion, separating the two with precision. It was one of the most fun movie-going experiences I’ve had this year. Everyone in the audience was laughing, having a great time and thoroughly enjoying the movie for what it was. It was one of those movies that gets you thinking, “Why can’t more be like this...fun, humorous and clean entertainment appealing to a wide-range of viewers?”        

Despite truly enjoying Guardians of The Galaxy, a few things could have been improved upon, starting with the plot which was far from creative and didn’t come close to equalling the rest of the film’s greatness. There were also some scenes that could have been improved on, namely when the villain appeared on screen.  The thug got the job done but was nowhere near as entertaining to watch as the Guardians. Lastly, one of the Guardian’s team members could have been fleshed out better which would have allowed viewers to connect with him, sooner. 

Guardians of The Galaxy was funny, entertaining and full of heart. If you’re a Marvel fan it’s a must-see, and for everyone else, it’s worth taking a chance on...just go in with an open mind and be ready to laugh! 

B+