Entertaining but CGI heavy

Rating: Null/10 (27 August 2015)

A boy is abducted and as an adult is required to work with a group of criminals to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe.
Opening with a grim death scene on earth the film moves across the galaxy to hi-jinx chases and showdowns. James Gunn offers solid entertainment that links to the current Marvel film universe (one of the infinity stones appear). Although very CGI heavy (which will date quickly) it is compensated its likable characters, humour and fast pace action. Tonally its mash up of Star Wars, Thor and Iron Man 1-3 to name a few.
The lead cast are on fine form, there's cheek Chris Pratt but more notable are Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket. Vin Diesel given his not existent lines seems a waste however the Groot as character and his interactions are great. The characters (created by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett) are not a stereotype as most films of the genre and there are a few memorable setups. It's pure pop corn comic fun.