I love Gunn

Rating: 10/10 (22 August 2014)

Okay, I'm having the same problem as everyone else. Better or worse than the Dark Knight Rises? Gnnnn, let's agree to say: different.
The Dark Knight was so good because of its ambiance, very dark, very serious; its scenario, that was utterly brilliant; and its main villain, who was just the most psychotic **** I've seen ... ever actually. The Guardians of the Galaxy are about just as good, but for the opposite reasons!
The mood is very light, full of humor, and fun references, and clichés, and 80s memories, although Gunn manages to sparkle a bit of seriousness from time to time. The ultimate confrontation between Pratt and Pace, for instance, is hilarious and unforgettable! "What are you doing???"
The scenario is not as complex and brilliant as the Dark Knight's, but it is not its purpose here. It has to be entertaining, fast paced but not too much, with a lot of places to visit and many people to meet, all the while staying coherent and understandable by your non-comic fans audience. And boy it was!
Finally, the characters that shine in this movie are not the villains (actually those are more its weak spot), but the heroes! I wasn't expecting Pratt to be good, or at least not that good, but Saldana managed to surprise me as well. And how can a CGI raccoon generate so much empathy? And how can a freaking wrestler be so believable on screen (even if the role does suit him like a second skin)? I mean come on! You've got to love this collective band of a****les!
And James Gunn for orchestrating this wonderful piece. Best superhero movie ever, tie!