I'm distracting you

Rating: 8/10 (24 November 2019)

Outta nowhere or space comes Marvels first telling of the Guardians of the galaxy. Possibly the most lighthearted and humourous one yet. This is the story of Peter Quill an epic adventure in outta space and a battle for the orb or whatever that does!!!? Later we will discover it will means much more in the marvel cinematic universe as it will be containing an infinity stone. Ronan the accuser is our main antagonist but appears to be given order by someone far more powerful and evil at the core. What's nice about this movie is the tone, it can appeal to both adults and kids for different reasons. It's nothing to be taken too seriously and the plot isn't overly complicated but overall it is still a thrill ride from start to finish. Some self awareness and mockery of the end plan keep this fun feast pulling out every cliche of what is expected. But this is not of the norm, with our talking Raccoon voiced splendidly by Bradley Cooper and the one line wonder Vin Diesel as I am groot!!! Not odd enough for you, add into the mix muscle bound wrestler Dave Batista and you have the full package. Well not quite as Zoe Saldana more than enough holds her own to pack a punch as Gamora. This is very impressive visually too, James Gunn has made his mark on the marvel cinematic universe and we will be expecting to see a lot more from this bizarre bunch. There is some emotional depth too as each classic tune is in remembrance of something Star lord has lost. Although it doesn't have the strongest lineup of antagonists our characters soon become their own worst enemies and create their own issue along the way. Chris Pratt has made star lord one of my favourite marvel characters.