Best film of 2014.

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2014)

We went not knowing what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy. In short, this may be the most fun and best directed film of 2014.
The casting was great and the usual over-indulgence in sfx (Transformers/Iron Man 3 etc.) is kept to a minimum...or at least does not become the raison d'etre of the entire film.
If you are concerned about Rocket Raccoon taking over the picture then let me assure you that he does steal a lot of scenes but the director has wisely had the other characters develop themselves instead of being props for the next raccoon witticism.
The story moves at a good pace. Neither hurtling along at breakneck speed or languishing at the mid-section like some of its' Marvel cousins.
Often funny, always absorbing, this is definitely one for the collection.