Don't expect anything more than cool special effects and awesome soundtrack

Rating: 7/10 (19 August 2014)

This feature is worth a movie ticket. In fact, it is the kind of film that I'd rather watch at the movie theater over owning a Blu-Ray copy. Cutting edge visual effects that only the latest Hollywood big budget can provide combined with a very nostalgic, tasteful and unorthodox soundtrack (with stuff like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Cherry Bomb"). Plus, it is a nice little adventure, humorous and action packed while still being family suited.
That is all... Do not be fooled by these sensationalist overrated reviews from fanatics and comic enthusiasts. This is very far from being an epic (a new Star Wars, as some of the most blindly exhilarated have stated).
1. There are so many clichés that my wife rolled her eyes most of the entire time. The seemingly heartless bounty hunter accompanied by a scary/gentle beast that communicates through indistinguishable groans (did Vin Diesel get paid for that? cause he even shows up in the credits for this crap) that only his best friend can, somehow, translate to the audience through redundantly answering the beast's concerns (and no, I'm not talking about Han Solo and Chewbacca); the tough butt girl assassin that primarily shows no interest in the lead teen-like goofy heroic character; no point in mentioning everything, just be prepared to nothing new or authentic.
2. The entire time, it seemed like the film was making a desperate attempt to be very very funny, failing miserably. I did laugh or smiled sometimes, but some jokes were just embarrassingly poor. This is the type of humor that will just make the targeted audience (teens) laugh. I guess Marvel fans will really appreciate it, though. Anyone growing up reading Marvel comics knows that a humor is present even during the most dramatic moments, and I commend the attempt to portray the same aspect in the movie adaptations.
3. I'm not sure if it was just bad casting or poor directing, but the characters are everything but charismatic. Especially the leading role. You see kids fighting for their turn to be Jack Sparrow, Iron Man or Maximus while playing, but I doubt you'll see anyone fighting to be Peter Quill. I'd be surprised if anyone even remembers his name. Nearly 2 hours was enough to get sick of almost every character, from hero to villain, so I'm hoping they never make a sequel.
My 7 is because, all in all, this is pretty good for a super hero movie. It will make you smile and have fun, at the least. Disregard, though, all the 10's and the currently inflated rating (common while the box office commotion lasts) and lower your expectations, if you are a reasonable person.