Guardians of the Galaxy

When this movie came out, everyone said that it was Marvel's best movie yet. I am not sure that I agree with this. It was an amazing movie, but I didn't feel like it was a Marvel movie because it was so different. Instead of being about superheroes, Guardians of the Galaxy focuses on your stereotypical group of criminals with a heart of gold who band together to become heroes despite what everyone else thinks they are capable of.
This is a very different genre and feel from the other Marvel stories; it's more like a sci-fi action/adventure sort of thing...plus it's in space. Had I read Marvel Comics growing up, this movie may not have felt so disconnected from the rest. Especially since Thanos does actually have a big role coming up in Avengers: Infinity Wars.
Besides the fact that this movie felt disconnected from the Marvel universe, it was really good. The characters are all unique and relatable. They may be a starlord, an alien princess, a (somewhat) talking tree, and a genetically engineered talking raccoon, but they are probably one of the more Marvel-esque aspects. They all have their back stories, and they fight with each other because they all have their own way of trying to do things, but in the end they're a team.
While I love Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, I have to acknowledge Bradley Cooper's role as Rocket because I knew he was the voice, but I couldn't tell from listening to it. And of course, even though Vin Diesel only had to say one line, I must bring up Groot (because, really, who doesn't love Groot?). Also, I have to say that I was enjoying the evil blue vibe from Lee Pace after seeing him as Thranduil in the Hobbit movies.
I might not agree that this was Marvel's best movie, but it was amazing. So do go watch this if you haven't yet.

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