Unique Blend of Laughter, Action and Anticipation

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2017)

Marvel's incredible feat of producing a cinematic universe which dwarfs the likes of Harry Potter and The Lord of The Rings has revived the comic-book world. Although not all Marvel films can be deemed unmissable, this 2014 addition to their 'movie-arsenal' is a must-see for those looking for action and humour.
A soundtrack based off 1980s songs provides an memorable theme to James Gunn's adaptation of Marvel's less well known comic books series. Nonetheless. Gunn's gamble of producing characters that are not your usual comic-book superheroes has paid off.
Chris Pratt stars as the extra-terrestrial human being, Peter Quill, aka 'Star Lord' alongside Dave Bautista's introduction into Hollywood as the lovable character of Drax. Along with the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper, Gunn sees the ensemble of a strange group of outcasts who battle their way across the galaxy in a situation they did not want to be in. All in all, Guardians of the Galaxy is a movie that resembles many others before it but provides a unique, hilarious twist of the concept of 'superheroes'. And despite a rather lacklustre villain who could have done with some more lines, Gunn more than makes up for it by creating an addicting chemistry between the main characters.
With audiences now in anticipation of a new film, Guardians of the Galaxy has done well to capture the awe of even those who are not keen on the superhero genre.