Best Marvel Film (yet) and one of the best films I've ever seen!

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2014)

I had good expectations walking into the theater and knew that this film would be good. After all it received a lot of attention but none of the praise I've heard so far met it halfway. This film was simply amazing.
Action, comedy, and even a little bit of drama -- this film had it all the way through and kept it coming. The acting just as the directing was stupendous to say the least. Compared to other series in the Marvel Universe this was one of those that didn't seem to be lacking. The drama felt real and not scripted, the comedy was very reactive and didn't feel planned, and the action was done well but not too much. Guardians of the Galaxy was just a film that got it right. For many superhero films they happen to have all the ingredients but never in the right proportions; which for this film wasn't the case.
Many praises to Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista for their roles. The rest of the case did an excellent job as well; I must say that Ronan was perhaps my favourite villain yet--next to Loki--Lee Pace had the role spot on and definitely gave me the feel of being perfect for those shoes. James Gunn's directing wasn't any less praise-worthy and really knew how to set up each scene to form subtle references to spot-on jokes.
Above all this was a good film and no scene felt hindered in any way. For those who haven't seen this I say you should -- this is a must-see on the big screens.