An Energetic Superhero Flick!

Rating: 6/10 (28 November 2014)

Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is gorgeously made & remains true to the genre it follows. Its pure popcorn entertainment!
'Guardians of the Galaxy' Synopsis: A group of space criminals must work together to stop the fanatical villain Ronan the Accuser from destroying the galaxy.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' doesn't aim for greatness, which in a way, works for the venture, but in an another manner, doesn't. Agreed, entertainment is the priority here, but the film never comes across as ambitious or different. Its a regular Good versus Bad story, that's been witnessed an umpteen number of times by cine-goers time & again.
But, coming back to its pluses, James Gunn & Nicole Perlman's Screenplay is well-done, offering moments of pure action & also sly humor. James Gunn's Direction is impressive. Cinematography is striking. Editing is neatly done. Visual Effects & Action-Sequences are absolutely stunning.
Performance-Wise: Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord, delivers a charismatic performance. He steals the show. Zoe Saldana as Gamora, is motionless. Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, is superb. Vin Diesel as Groot & Bradley Cooper as Rocket, entertain. Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser, is menacing. Michael Rooker as Yondu Udonta, hams. Djimon Hounsou as Korath, John C. Reilly as Corpsman Rhomann Dey, Glenn Close as Nova Prime Irani Rael & Benicio del Toro as The Collector, are wasted.
On the whole, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is fun! Just don't expect anything more.